Combed wool fabric (other fibre mix) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $7.0 million of combed wool fabric (other fibre mix) in 2024 (143 tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 143 countries. Value fell 14% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $7.0M | 143 t |
| 2023 | $8.1M | 150 t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 132 t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 84 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 25 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 40 t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 58 t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 45 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports combed wool fabric (other fibre mix) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Chile grew fastest (+588% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.7M | 53% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 16% |
| Chile | $1.1M | 15% |
| Belgium | $408K | 5.8% |
| United States | $185K | 2.6% |
| France | $184K | 2.6% |
| Denmark | $129K | 1.9% |
| Norway | $49K | 0.7% |
| India | $31K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $29K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $48.81 per kg, close to the world average of $52.06.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Combed wool fabric (other fibre mix) exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of combed wool fabric (other fibre mix) by the United Kingdom reached $4.3 million in 2024 (52 tonnes). It ranks 7th of 93 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Italy (16%), United States (12%), France (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+184% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $694K | 16% |
| United States | $522K | 12% |
| France | $448K | 10% |
| Saudi Arabia | $426K | 9.8% |
| Kuwait | $324K | 7.5% |
| Denmark | $271K | 6.3% |
| Japan | $195K | 4.5% |
| India | $147K | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $145K | 3.3% |
| China | $134K | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom combed wool fabric (other fibre mix) imports (HS 5112.90): 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 5112.90: Fabrics, woven: of combed wool or combed fine animal hair, containing less than 85% by weight of wool or fine animal hair, mixed mainly or solely with fibres n.e.c. in heading no. 5112.
Common questions
What is the value of combed wool fabric (other fibre mix) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported combed wool fabric (other fibre mix) worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 143 tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 143 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply combed wool fabric (other fibre mix) to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by Italy (16%) and Chile (15%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Chile grew fastest among the top ten, up 588% on the year.
What is the average import price of combed wool fabric (other fibre mix) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $48.81 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $52.06 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of combed wool fabric (other fibre mix) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, an increase of 110%. The peak was 2023 at $8.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export combed wool fabric (other fibre mix)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $4.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, the United States and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for combed wool fabric (other fibre mix)?
The HS code for combed wool fabric (other fibre mix) is subheading 5112.90. 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 5112 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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