Artificial and cotton blend, multi-coloured imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported artificial and cotton blend, multi-coloured worth $6.6 million (508 tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 116 countries for imports of this product. That is 28% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $12.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.6M | 508 t |
| 2023 | $9.1M | 697 t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 551 t |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 424 t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 285 t |
| 2019 | $8.4M | 534 t |
| 2018 | $10.1M | 706 t |
| 2017 | $12.5M | 1.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports artificial and cotton blend, multi-coloured from
Most of the value came from Turkey (41%), Italy (36%), Belgium (15%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $2.7M | 41% |
| Italy | $2.3M | 36% |
| Belgium | $992K | 15% |
| France | $411K | 6.3% |
| India | $37K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $22K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $12K | 0.2% |
| United States | $10K | 0.2% |
| Romania | $10K | 0.2% |
| China | $9K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.92 per kg, close to the world average of $11.30.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Artificial and cotton blend, multi-coloured exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported artificial and cotton blend, multi-coloured worth $990 thousand (29 tonnes). It ranks 8th of 67 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were United States (37%), France (18%), Romania (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+93% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $363K | 37% |
| France | $180K | 18% |
| Romania | $119K | 12% |
| Italy | $72K | 7.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $31K | 3.1% |
| Ireland | $27K | 2.8% |
| Australia | $25K | 2.5% |
| Portugal | $18K | 1.9% |
| Morocco | $14K | 1.4% |
| Poland | $10K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom artificial and cotton blend, multi-coloured imports (HS 5516.43): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 5516.43: Fabrics, woven: of yarns of different colours, containing less than 85% by weight of artificial staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton.
Common questions
What is the value of artificial and cotton blend, multi-coloured imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported artificial and cotton blend, multi-coloured worth $6.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 508 tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 116 countries worldwide, with 12% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply artificial and cotton blend, multi-coloured to the United Kingdom?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Italy (36%) and Belgium (15%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 515% on the year.
What is the average import price of artificial and cotton blend, multi-coloured per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.92 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $11.30 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of artificial and cotton blend, multi-coloured to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.5 million in 2017 to $6.6 million in 2024, a fall of 48%. The peak was 2017 at $12.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export artificial and cotton blend, multi-coloured?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $990 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, France and Romania. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for artificial and cotton blend, multi-coloured?
The HS code for artificial and cotton blend, multi-coloured is subheading 5516.43. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5516 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for the United Kingdom reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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