Blended carded wool yarn imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $35.1 million of blended carded wool yarn in 2024 (5.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 119 countries. That is 18% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $53.6 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 | $35.1M | 5.7K t |
| 2023 | $29.6M | 4.9K t |
| 2022 | $34.1M | 5.9K t |
| 2021 | $35.5M | 6.3K t |
| 2020 | $39.4M | 5.2K t |
| 2019 | $47.0M | 6.6K t |
| 2018 | $52.2M | 8.6K t |
| 2017 | $53.6M | 9.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports blended carded wool yarn from
The largest suppliers were Lithuania (32%), Italy (21%), Portugal (17%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+977% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | $11.2M | 32% |
| Italy | $7.3M | 21% |
| Portugal | $6.1M | 18% |
| Turkey | $4.0M | 11% |
| India | $2.2M | 6.3% |
| Hungary | $2.1M | 6.1% |
| Denmark | $1.4M | 3.9% |
| Estonia | $303K | 0.9% |
| Sweden | $91K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $72K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.19 per kg, 42% below the world average of $10.64, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Blended carded wool yarn exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported blended carded wool yarn worth $11.6 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 67 countries. Most of it went to Belgium (25%), France (19%), Ireland (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+223% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $2.9M | 25% |
| France | $2.2M | 19% |
| Ireland | $1.7M | 15% |
| United States | $1.4M | 12% |
| Poland | $1.1M | 9.1% |
| Spain | $608K | 5.2% |
| China | $493K | 4.2% |
| Italy | $254K | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $168K | 1.5% |
| Denmark | $129K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom blended carded wool yarn imports (HS 5106.20): 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 5106.20: Yarn: of carded wool, containing less than 85% by weight of wool, not put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of blended carded wool yarn imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported blended carded wool yarn worth $35.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 119 countries worldwide, with 17% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply blended carded wool yarn to the United Kingdom?
Lithuania was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($11.2 million), followed by Italy (21%) and Portugal (17%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 977% on the year.
What is the average import price of blended carded wool yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.19 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $10.64 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of blended carded wool yarn to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $53.6 million in 2017 to $35.1 million in 2024, a fall of 35%. The peak was 2017 at $53.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $40.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export blended carded wool yarn?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $11.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, France and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $23.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for blended carded wool yarn?
The HS code for blended carded wool yarn is subheading 5106.20. It sits in HS chapter 51 (wool, fine or coarse animal hair; horsehair yarn and woven fabric). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5106 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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