🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of combed wool yarn: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom imported $55.8 million of combed wool yarn in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 137 countries for imports of this product. That is 20% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $103.5 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of combed wool yarn by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $55.8M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $69.8M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $71.8M | 4.5K t |
| 2021 | $59.2M | 4.6K t |
| 2020 | $46.7M | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $103.5M | 7.9K t |
| 2018 | $96.4M | 5.7K t |
| 2017 | $88.6M | 6.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports combed wool yarn from
India alone supplied 54% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | $30.4M | 54% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $10.0M | 18% |
| 🇧🇬 Bulgaria | $2.7M | 4.8% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $2.4M | 4.3% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $2.3M | 4.2% |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | $2.1M | 3.7% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $1.4M | 2.5% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $1.1M | 2% |
| 🇵🇪 Peru | $1.1M | 1.9% |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $818K | 1.5% |
Types of combed wool yarn under HS 5107
| 5107.10 | Yarn: of combed wool, containing 85% or more by weight of wool, not put up for retail sale | 91% |
| 5107.20 | Yarn: of combed wool, containing less than 85% by weight of wool, not put up for retail sale | 8.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5107.
Average import price of combed wool yarn
The average declared value was about $15.66 per kg, 23% below the world average of $20.45, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Kingdom also exports combed wool yarn
Exports of combed wool yarn by the United Kingdom reached $28.2 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 3%. The largest buyer markets were Finland (32%), Netherlands (19%), Ireland (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇫🇮 Finland | $9.0M | 32% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $5.4M | 19% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $2.2M | 7.6% |
| 🇱🇹 Lithuania | $1.9M | 6.8% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $1.8M | 6.3% |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | $1.5M | 5.3% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $1.4M | 5% |
| 🇲🇦 Morocco | $1.3M | 4.7% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $1.1M | 3.9% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $465K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 5107: Yarn of combed wool, not put up for retail sale.
Combed wool yarn trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of combed wool yarn imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported combed wool yarn worth $55.8 million in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import combed wool yarn from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were India (54%), Italy (18%), Bulgaria (5%).
What is the average import price of combed wool yarn in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $15.66 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $20.45 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export combed wool yarn?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported combed wool yarn worth $28.2 million in 2024, mainly to Finland, Netherlands, Ireland.
What is the HS code for combed wool yarn?
Combed wool yarn falls under HS heading 5107 (Yarn of combed wool, not put up for retail sale). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading combed wool yarn with the United Kingdom?
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