Cotton corduroy imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cotton corduroy by the United Kingdom reached $2.7 million in 2024 (165 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 9% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.7 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 | $2.7M | 165 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 196 t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 243 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 221 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 141 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 151 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 211 t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 203 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports cotton corduroy from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 54% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.5M | 54% |
| China | $825K | 30% |
| Netherlands | $95K | 3.5% |
| Austria | $79K | 2.9% |
| Spain | $52K | 1.9% |
| Morocco | $38K | 1.4% |
| Czech Republic | $34K | 1.3% |
| India | $31K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $21K | 0.8% |
| Bulgaria | $19K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.47 per kg, 86% above the world average of $8.87. 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.
Cotton corduroy exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of cotton corduroy by the United Kingdom reached $1.1 million in 2024 (38 tonnes). Most of it went to Portugal (24%), Italy (22%), France (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Vietnam grew fastest (+133% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $269K | 24% |
| Italy | $253K | 23% |
| France | $126K | 11% |
| Japan | $64K | 5.7% |
| Sri Lanka | $61K | 5.4% |
| United States | $38K | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $32K | 2.9% |
| China | $30K | 2.7% |
| Vietnam | $26K | 2.3% |
| South Korea | $25K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom cotton corduroy imports (HS 5801.22): 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 5801.22: Fabrics: woven pile, of cotton, cut corduroy, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806.
Common questions
What is the value of cotton corduroy imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported cotton corduroy worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 165 tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 131 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton corduroy to the United Kingdom?
Italy was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by China (30%) and the Netherlands (4%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 396% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton corduroy per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.47 per kg in 2024, 86% above the world average of $8.87 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 corduroy to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2022 at $3.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export cotton corduroy?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Portugal, Italy and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton corduroy?
The HS code for cotton corduroy is subheading 5801.22. It sits in HS chapter 58 (fabrics; special woven fabrics, tufted textile fabrics, lace, tapestries, trimmings, embroidery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5801 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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