Cotton knit sweater imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $1.15 billion of cotton knit sweater in 2024 (51.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 215 countries for imports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $1.45 billion.
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 | $1.15B | 51.6K t |
| 2023 | $1.16B | 47.0K t |
| 2022 | $1.45B | 59.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.32B | 58.8K t |
| 2020 | $1.24B | 51.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.31B | 59.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.29B | 58.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.21B | 59.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports cotton knit sweater from
Most of the value came from Bangladesh (24%), China (16%), Turkey (13%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | $273.5M | 24% |
| China | $178.9M | 16% |
| Turkey | $144.6M | 13% |
| Pakistan | $113.8M | 9.9% |
| Cambodia | $79.6M | 6.9% |
| Vietnam | $57.8M | 5% |
| Italy | $55.4M | 4.8% |
| Portugal | $50.7M | 4.4% |
| India | $41.1M | 3.6% |
| Germany | $20.0M | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.29 per kg, close to the world average of $24.81.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cotton knit sweater exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of cotton knit sweater by the United Kingdom reached $119.1 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (19%), Germany (9%), Ireland (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+76% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $22.1M | 19% |
| Germany | $11.3M | 9.5% |
| Ireland | $10.3M | 8.7% |
| France | $8.6M | 7.2% |
| Italy | $7.3M | 6.2% |
| United States | $6.4M | 5.4% |
| Bangladesh | $5.6M | 4.7% |
| Belgium | $4.4M | 3.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.6M | 3% |
| Poland | $3.2M | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom cotton knit sweater imports (HS 6110.20): 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 6110.20: Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of cotton, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of cotton knit sweater imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported cotton knit sweater worth $1.15 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 51.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 215 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton knit sweater to the United Kingdom?
Bangladesh was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($273.5 million), followed by China (16%) and Turkey (13%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 101 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 42% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton knit sweater per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.29 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $24.81 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 knit sweater to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.21 billion in 2017 to $1.15 billion in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2022 at $1.45 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.26 billion a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export cotton knit sweater?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $119.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Germany and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $1.03 billion a year.
What is the HS code for cotton knit sweater?
The HS code for cotton knit sweater is subheading 6110.20. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6110 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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