Cotton men's briefs imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $13.7 million of cotton men's briefs in 2024 (746 tonnes). It ranks 8th of 195 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 13% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $48.2 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 | $13.7M | 746 t |
| 2023 | $12.1M | 568 t |
| 2022 | $16.6M | 653 t |
| 2021 | $19.3M | 800 t |
| 2020 | $48.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $26.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $29.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $30.1M | 2.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports cotton men's briefs from
The largest suppliers were China (33%), Bangladesh (21%), Sri Lanka (17%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+119% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.6M | 33% |
| Bangladesh | $2.9M | 21% |
| Sri Lanka | $2.3M | 17% |
| India | $1.5M | 11% |
| Turkey | $618K | 4.5% |
| Portugal | $372K | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $224K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $204K | 1.5% |
| Czech Republic | $138K | 1% |
| Vietnam | $111K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.30 per kg, close to the world average of $19.97.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cotton men's briefs exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of cotton men's briefs by the United Kingdom reached $1.0 million in 2024 (32 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (18%), Ireland (12%), Netherlands (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+919% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $180K | 18% |
| Ireland | $117K | 12% |
| Netherlands | $105K | 10% |
| Germany | $82K | 8.1% |
| Hong Kong | $48K | 4.7% |
| Switzerland | $37K | 3.7% |
| China | $34K | 3.3% |
| Japan | $31K | 3.1% |
| United States | $29K | 2.8% |
| Czech Republic | $27K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom cotton men's briefs imports (HS 6207.11): 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 6207.11: Underpants and briefs: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of cotton men's briefs imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported cotton men's briefs worth $13.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 746 tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 195 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton men's briefs to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by Bangladesh (21%) and Sri Lanka (17%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 171% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton men's briefs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.30 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $19.97 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 men's briefs to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.1 million in 2017 to $13.7 million in 2024, a fall of 55%. The peak was 2020 at $48.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export cotton men's briefs?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Ireland and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $12.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton men's briefs?
The HS code for cotton men's briefs is subheading 6207.11. It sits in HS chapter 62 (apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6207 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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