Cotton men's vests imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported cotton men's vests worth $7.9 million (652 tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 205 countries. That is 17% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $12.5 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 | $7.9M | 652 t |
| 2023 | $9.5M | 534 t |
| 2022 | $12.5M | 740 t |
| 2021 | $11.0M | 572 t |
| 2020 | $9.3M | 800 t |
| 2019 | $11.1M | 758 t |
| 2018 | $12.3M | 721 t |
| 2017 | $9.3M | 669 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports cotton men's vests from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (25%), China (25%), Pakistan (24%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+344% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $2.0M | 25% |
| China | $2.0M | 25% |
| Pakistan | $1.9M | 24% |
| India | $384K | 4.9% |
| Vietnam | $308K | 3.9% |
| Italy | $227K | 2.9% |
| Bangladesh | $191K | 2.4% |
| Sri Lanka | $181K | 2.3% |
| Sweden | $130K | 1.7% |
| Portugal | $123K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.14 per kg, close to the world average of $14.89.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cotton men's vests exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of cotton men's vests by the United Kingdom reached $911 thousand in 2024 (64 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (18%), Ireland (16%), Netherlands (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+728% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $164K | 18% |
| Ireland | $144K | 16% |
| Netherlands | $129K | 14% |
| Estonia | $71K | 7.8% |
| Germany | $57K | 6.2% |
| Sweden | $56K | 6.2% |
| United States | $34K | 3.7% |
| Italy | $29K | 3.2% |
| Canada | $18K | 2% |
| Bangladesh | $16K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom cotton men's vests imports (HS 6207.91): 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 6207.91: Singlets and other vests, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of cotton men's vests imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported cotton men's vests worth $7.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 652 tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 205 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton men's vests to the United Kingdom?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by China (25%) and Pakistan (24%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 344% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton men's vests per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.14 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $14.89 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 men's vests to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.3 million in 2017 to $7.9 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2022 at $12.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export cotton men's vests?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $911 thousand 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 $7.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton men's vests?
The HS code for cotton men's vests is subheading 6207.91. 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.
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