Coarse blended cotton yarn imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of coarse blended cotton yarn by the United Kingdom reached $2.1 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 7% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $3.0 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 | $2.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 753 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 739 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 443 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 845 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 923 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 1.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports coarse blended cotton yarn from
Spain alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $1.2M | 56% |
| Pakistan | $513K | 24% |
| Italy | $296K | 14% |
| Turkey | $117K | 5.6% |
| China | $5K | 0.2% |
| France | $3K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.09 per kg, 26% above the world average of $1.66. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom coarse blended cotton yarn imports (HS 5206.11): 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 5206.11: Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, less than 85% by weight of cotton, measuring 714.29 decitex or more (not exceeding 14 metric number), not for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of coarse blended cotton yarn imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported coarse blended cotton yarn worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 124 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply coarse blended cotton yarn to the United Kingdom?
Spain was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Pakistan (24%) and Italy (14%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 89% on the year.
What is the average import price of coarse blended cotton yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.09 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $1.66 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of coarse blended cotton yarn to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 29%. The peak was 2017 at $3.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for coarse blended cotton yarn?
The HS code for coarse blended cotton yarn is subheading 5206.11. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5206 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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