Bolting cloth imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bolting cloth by the United Kingdom reached $6.8 million in 2024 (64 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 10% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $6.8M | 64 t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 89 t |
| 2022 | $7.0M | 128 t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 78 t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 26 t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 127 t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 31 t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 94 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports bolting cloth from
One supplier dominates: Switzerland accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+89% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $4.7M | 69% |
| China | $936K | 14% |
| France | $277K | 4.1% |
| Romania | $214K | 3.1% |
| Germany | $140K | 2.1% |
| Czech Republic | $127K | 1.9% |
| Sweden | $90K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $62K | 0.9% |
| Japan | $55K | 0.8% |
| Indonesia | $48K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $107.21 per kg, 197% above the world average of $36.12. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Bolting cloth exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of bolting cloth by the United Kingdom reached $5.1 million in 2024 (90 tonnes). It ranks 10th of 80 countries for exports of this product. Lebanon alone took 84% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | $4.3M | 85% |
| Belgium | $165K | 3.2% |
| Switzerland | $163K | 3.2% |
| Denmark | $87K | 1.7% |
| Ireland | $45K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $39K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $36K | 0.7% |
| Portugal | $34K | 0.7% |
| Nigeria | $22K | 0.4% |
| United States | $18K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom bolting cloth imports (HS 5911.20): 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 5911.20: Textile products and articles for technical uses: bolting cloth, whether or not made up.
Common questions
What is the value of bolting cloth imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported bolting cloth worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 64 tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 177 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply bolting cloth to the United Kingdom?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by China (14%) and France (4%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 166% on the year.
What is the average import price of bolting cloth per kg?
The average declared import value was about $107.21 per kg in 2024, 197% above the world average of $36.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bolting cloth to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024, an increase of 68%. The peak was 2022 at $7.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export bolting cloth?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $5.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Lebanon, Belgium and Switzerland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for bolting cloth?
The HS code for bolting cloth is subheading 5911.20. It sits in HS chapter 59 (textile fabrics; impregnated, coated, covered or laminated; textile articles of a kind suitable for industrial use). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5911 page.
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