Cotton blankets imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cotton blankets by the United Kingdom reached $14.5 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 208 countries for imports of this product. That is 16% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $23.0 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 | $14.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $17.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $20.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $23.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $17.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $18.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $17.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $16.8M | 1.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports cotton blankets from
Most of the value came from China (40%), India (24%), Germany (11%). Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+83% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.7M | 40% |
| India | $3.4M | 24% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 11% |
| Pakistan | $1.2M | 8.2% |
| Portugal | $556K | 3.9% |
| France | $353K | 2.4% |
| Turkey | $261K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $247K | 1.7% |
| Bangladesh | $208K | 1.4% |
| Ireland | $152K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.64 per kg, close to the world average of $9.44.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cotton blankets exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $1.4 million of cotton blankets in 2024 (73 tonnes). Most of it went to United States (16%), Ireland (9%), Germany (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 33%. Among the main buyer markets, Gibraltar grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $219K | 16% |
| Ireland | $126K | 8.9% |
| Germany | $116K | 8.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $112K | 8% |
| South Korea | $75K | 5.3% |
| Gibraltar | $67K | 4.8% |
| China | $51K | 3.6% |
| India | $41K | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $39K | 2.7% |
| Singapore | $36K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom cotton blankets imports (HS 6301.30): 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 6301.30: Blankets (other than electric blankets) and travelling rugs: of cotton.
Common questions
What is the value of cotton blankets imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported cotton blankets worth $14.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 208 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton blankets to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by India (24%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 412% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton blankets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.64 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $9.44 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cotton blankets to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.8 million in 2017 to $14.5 million in 2024, a fall of 14%. The peak was 2021 at $23.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export cotton blankets?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Ireland and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $13.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton blankets?
The HS code for cotton blankets is subheading 6301.30. It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6301 page.
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