Carded wool blend fabric exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of carded wool blend fabric by the United Kingdom reached $17.9 million in 2024 (628 tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 81 countries. Value rose 8% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17.9M | 628 t |
| 2023 | $16.5M | 576 t |
| 2022 | $16.1M | 675 t |
| 2021 | $16.9M | 802 t |
| 2020 | $15.6M | 757 t |
| 2019 | $19.4M | 968 t |
| 2018 | $16.8M | 869 t |
| 2017 | $15.1M | 644 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports carded wool blend fabric to
The largest buyer markets were Thailand (33%), Philippines (27%), China (27%). Among the main buyer markets, Philippines grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $5.8M | 33% |
| Philippines | $4.9M | 28% |
| China | $4.8M | 27% |
| Denmark | $567K | 3.2% |
| United States | $264K | 1.5% |
| France | $217K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $147K | 0.8% |
| Morocco | $135K | 0.8% |
| Argentina | $128K | 0.7% |
| Romania | $122K | 0.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $28.43 per kg, 29% above the world average of $22.01. 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.
Carded wool blend fabric imports to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom imported $5.3 million of carded wool blend fabric in 2024 (172 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $3.4M | 64% |
| Denmark | $1.2M | 23% |
| India | $196K | 3.7% |
| Norway | $170K | 3.2% |
| Slovenia | $63K | 1.2% |
| France | $45K | 0.9% |
| Portugal | $37K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $32K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $25K | 0.5% |
| Austria | $20K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom carded wool blend fabric exports (HS 5111.30): 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 5111.30: Fabrics, woven: of carded wool or carded fine animal hair, containing less than 85% by weight of wool or fine animal hair, mixed mainly or solely with man-made staple fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of carded wool blend fabric exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported carded wool blend fabric worth $17.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 628 tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 81 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy carded wool blend fabric from the United Kingdom?
Thailand was the largest buyer with 33% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by the Philippines (27%) and China (27%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 55 buyer countries in total. The Philippines grew fastest among the top ten, up 48% on the year.
What is the average export price of carded wool blend fabric per kg?
The average declared export value was about $28.43 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $22.01 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of carded wool blend fabric from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $15.1 million in 2017 to $17.9 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. The peak was 2019 at $19.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import carded wool blend fabric?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $5.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, Denmark and India. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $12.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for carded wool blend fabric?
The HS code for carded wool blend fabric is subheading 5111.30. 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 5111 page.
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