Blended wool yarn for retail imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of blended wool yarn for retail by the United Kingdom reached $10.8 million in 2024 (724 tonnes). It ranks 6th of 157 countries for imports of this product. That is 10% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $14.1 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 | $10.8M | 724 t |
| 2023 | $12.0M | 408 t |
| 2022 | $9.0M | 258 t |
| 2021 | $14.1M | 501 t |
| 2020 | $9.1M | 315 t |
| 2019 | $9.2M | 337 t |
| 2018 | $9.6M | 390 t |
| 2017 | $9.2M | 297 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports blended wool yarn for retail from
The largest suppliers were Peru (42%), Italy (12%), Turkey (11%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+130% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Peru | $4.5M | 42% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 12% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 11% |
| Norway | $1.1M | 10% |
| Romania | $1.0M | 9.6% |
| India | $365K | 3.4% |
| Germany | $345K | 3.2% |
| United States | $220K | 2% |
| France | $192K | 1.8% |
| China | $141K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.88 per kg, close to the world average of $17.15.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Blended wool yarn for retail exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of blended wool yarn for retail by the United Kingdom reached $1.1 million in 2024 (29 tonnes). Most of it went to France (18%), United States (13%), Germany (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+485% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $196K | 18% |
| United States | $145K | 13% |
| Germany | $122K | 11% |
| Netherlands | $117K | 11% |
| China | $80K | 7.2% |
| Norway | $61K | 5.5% |
| Ireland | $48K | 4.3% |
| Canada | $45K | 4.1% |
| New Zealand | $40K | 3.6% |
| Australia | $35K | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom blended wool yarn for retail imports (HS 5109.90): 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 5109.90: Yarn: of wool or of fine animal hair, containing less than 85% by weight of wool or fine animal hair, put up for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of blended wool yarn for retail imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported blended wool yarn for retail worth $10.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 724 tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 157 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply blended wool yarn for retail to the United Kingdom?
Peru was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by Italy (12%) and Turkey (11%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 354% on the year.
What is the average import price of blended wool yarn for retail per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.88 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $17.15 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 wool yarn for retail to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.2 million in 2017 to $10.8 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. The peak was 2021 at $14.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export blended wool yarn for retail?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, the United States and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $9.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for blended wool yarn for retail?
The HS code for blended wool yarn for retail is subheading 5109.90. 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 5109 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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