Cotton men's shirts imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cotton men's shirts by the United Kingdom reached $350.1 million in 2024 (10.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 224 countries. That is 14% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $644.5 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 | $350.1M | 10.3K t |
| 2023 | $408.1M | 11.4K t |
| 2022 | $419.5M | 12.3K t |
| 2021 | $276.0M | 8.8K t |
| 2020 | $379.6M | 10.6K t |
| 2019 | $609.2M | 29.6K t |
| 2018 | $631.4M | 16.1K t |
| 2017 | $644.5M | 27.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports cotton men's shirts from
The largest suppliers were Bangladesh (33%), India (13%), Vietnam (8%). Among the main suppliers, Cambodia grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | $116.5M | 33% |
| India | $44.1M | 13% |
| Vietnam | $27.4M | 7.8% |
| Cambodia | $27.3M | 7.8% |
| China | $23.2M | 6.6% |
| Italy | $20.6M | 5.9% |
| Turkey | $20.2M | 5.8% |
| Portugal | $8.4M | 2.4% |
| Germany | $6.9M | 2% |
| Indonesia | $6.4M | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $33.99 per kg, close to the world average of $34.55.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cotton men's shirts exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported cotton men's shirts worth $42.0 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (13%), Sierra Leone (9%), United States (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 31%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+65% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $5.6M | 13% |
| Sierra Leone | $3.9M | 9.2% |
| United States | $3.7M | 8.9% |
| Bangladesh | $3.1M | 7.4% |
| Ireland | $3.0M | 7% |
| Italy | $2.1M | 5.1% |
| Turkey | $2.1M | 5.1% |
| France | $1.9M | 4.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.7M | 4% |
| Hong Kong | $1.0M | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom cotton men's shirts imports (HS 6205.20): 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 6205.20: Shirts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of cotton men's shirts imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported cotton men's shirts worth $350.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 224 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton men's shirts to the United Kingdom?
Bangladesh was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($116.5 million), followed by India (13%) and Vietnam (8%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 89 supplier countries in total. Cambodia grew fastest among the top ten, up 78% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton men's shirts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $33.99 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $34.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cotton men's shirts to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $644.5 million in 2017 to $350.1 million in 2024, a fall of 46%. The peak was 2017 at $644.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $464.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export cotton men's shirts?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $42.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Sierra Leone and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $308.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton men's shirts?
The HS code for cotton men's shirts is subheading 6205.20. 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 6205 page.
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