🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of baby knit clothing: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom imported $434.9 million of baby knit clothing in 2024 (20.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 213 countries for imports of this product. That is 8% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $604.8 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of baby knit clothing by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $434.9M | 20.2K t |
| 2023 | $472.1M | 19.7K t |
| 2022 | $604.8M | 25.8K t |
| 2021 | $582.5M | 30.0K t |
| 2020 | $517.6M | 18.2K t |
| 2019 | $581.3M | 25.7K t |
| 2018 | $572.9M | 25.0K t |
| 2017 | $578.3M | 25.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports baby knit clothing from
Most of the value came from India (25%), Sri Lanka (20%), China (19%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | $108.2M | 25% |
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | $88.3M | 20% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $82.0M | 19% |
| 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | $73.4M | 17% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $18.0M | 4.1% |
| 🇰🇭 Cambodia | $9.1M | 2.1% |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | $7.9M | 1.8% |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $7.5M | 1.7% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $5.4M | 1.2% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $5.2M | 1.2% |
Types of baby knit clothing under HS 6111
| 6111.20 | Garments and clothing accessories: babies', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | 81% |
| 6111.30 | Garments and clothing accessories: babies', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | 13% |
| 6111.90 | Garments and clothing accessories: babies', of textile materials (other than cotton or synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted | 6.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6111.
Average import price of baby knit clothing
The average declared value was about $21.50 per kg, close to the world average of $20.65.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Kingdom also exports baby knit clothing
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported baby knit clothing worth $37.2 million (788 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 0%. Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (14%), Ireland (11%), Germany (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+924% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $5.3M | 14% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $4.2M | 11% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $4.0M | 11% |
| 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | $3.9M | 10% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $3.0M | 8.2% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $1.9M | 5.2% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $1.7M | 4.6% |
| 🇷🇸 Serbia | $1.6M | 4.3% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $1.4M | 3.8% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $1.3M | 3.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 6111: Garments and clothing accessories, babies'; knitted or crocheted.
Baby knit clothing trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of baby knit clothing imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported baby knit clothing worth $434.9 million in 2024 (20.2 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import baby knit clothing from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were India (25%), Sri Lanka (20%), China (19%).
What is the average import price of baby knit clothing in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $21.50 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $20.65 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export baby knit clothing?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported baby knit clothing worth $37.2 million in 2024, mainly to United Arab Emirates, Ireland, Germany.
What is the HS code for baby knit clothing?
Baby knit clothing falls under HS heading 6111 (Garments and clothing accessories, babies'; knitted or crocheted). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading baby knit clothing with the United Kingdom?
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