Cotton furnishing textiles imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cotton furnishing textiles by the United Kingdom reached $25.4 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 212 countries. Value fell 4% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $39.5 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 | $25.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $26.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $23.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $39.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $25.4M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $28.2M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $25.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $32.0M | 3.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports cotton furnishing textiles from
Most of the value came from India (40%), China (38%), Germany (6%).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.23 per kg, 21% above the world average of $11.76. 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 furnishing textiles exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $2.4 million of cotton furnishing textiles in 2024 (107 tonnes). Most of it went to United States (21%), Netherlands (18%), Ireland (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Pakistan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $498K | 21% |
| Netherlands | $438K | 18% |
| Ireland | $184K | 7.7% |
| Germany | $121K | 5.1% |
| Switzerland | $107K | 4.5% |
| South Korea | $78K | 3.3% |
| Pakistan | $70K | 2.9% |
| Japan | $64K | 2.7% |
| France | $63K | 2.6% |
| India | $56K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom cotton furnishing textiles imports (HS 6304.92): 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 6304.92: Furnishing articles: of cotton, not knitted or crocheted (excluding bedspreads and articles of heading no. 9404).
Common questions
What is the value of cotton furnishing textiles imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported cotton furnishing textiles worth $25.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 212 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton furnishing textiles to the United Kingdom?
India was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($10.2 million), followed by China (38%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. Jordan grew fastest among the top ten, up 208% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton furnishing textiles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.23 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $11.76 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cotton furnishing textiles to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $32.0 million in 2017 to $25.4 million in 2024, a fall of 21%. The peak was 2021 at $39.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export cotton furnishing textiles?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the Netherlands and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $23.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton furnishing textiles?
The HS code for cotton furnishing textiles is subheading 6304.92. 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 6304 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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