Cotton knit gloves imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $4.0 million of cotton knit gloves in 2024 (446 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 9% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $10.3 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 | $4.0M | 446 t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 614 t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 841 t |
| 2021 | $6.1M | 756 t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 532 t |
| 2019 | $7.3M | 969 t |
| 2018 | $8.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $10.3M | 1.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports cotton knit gloves from
The largest suppliers were China (43%), Pakistan (36%), Italy (6%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 43% |
| Pakistan | $1.4M | 36% |
| Italy | $238K | 5.9% |
| India | $134K | 3.3% |
| United States | $71K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $61K | 1.5% |
| Ireland | $45K | 1.1% |
| Japan | $45K | 1.1% |
| Denmark | $41K | 1% |
| Bangladesh | $39K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.07 per kg, 64% above the world average of $5.52. 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 knit gloves exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $322 thousand of cotton knit gloves in 2024 (20 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Ireland (30%), Netherlands (14%), Denmark (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest (+962% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $96K | 30% |
| Netherlands | $45K | 14% |
| Denmark | $22K | 6.8% |
| Germany | $19K | 6% |
| Italy | $16K | 5.1% |
| Hong Kong | $13K | 4.1% |
| Switzerland | $13K | 4.1% |
| Kuwait | $9K | 2.8% |
| Romania | $7K | 2.3% |
| Angola | $5K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom cotton knit gloves imports (HS 6116.92): 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 6116.92: Gloves, mittens and mitts: of cotton, knitted or crocheted, (other than impregnated, coated or covered with plastics or rubber).
Common questions
What is the value of cotton knit gloves imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported cotton knit gloves worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 446 tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 213 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton knit gloves to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Pakistan (36%) and Italy (6%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 395% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton knit gloves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.07 per kg in 2024, 64% above the world average of $5.52 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cotton knit gloves to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.3 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, a fall of 61%. The peak was 2017 at $10.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export cotton knit gloves?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $322 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, the Netherlands and Denmark. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton knit gloves?
The HS code for cotton knit gloves is subheading 6116.92. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6116 page.
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