Cotton packing sacks imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $8.0 million of cotton packing sacks in 2024 (685 tonnes). It ranks 7th of 202 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 9% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $8.0M | 685 t |
| 2023 | $8.9M | 579 t |
| 2022 | $8.9M | 559 t |
| 2021 | $7.5M | 908 t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 548 t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 589 t |
| 2018 | $7.1M | 584 t |
| 2017 | $7.9M | 627 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports cotton packing sacks from
Most of the value came from China (41%), India (18%), Italy (13%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.3M | 41% |
| India | $1.4M | 18% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 13% |
| Pakistan | $481K | 6% |
| Albania | $261K | 3.3% |
| Poland | $258K | 3.2% |
| France | $251K | 3.1% |
| Philippines | $130K | 1.6% |
| United States | $99K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $90K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.70 per kg, close to the world average of $12.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cotton packing sacks exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported cotton packing sacks worth $1.5 million (65 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Hong Kong (21%), Macao (15%), France (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $310K | 21% |
| Macao | $227K | 16% |
| France | $108K | 7.3% |
| United States | $85K | 5.8% |
| Germany | $73K | 5% |
| Italy | $65K | 4.4% |
| Spain | $62K | 4.2% |
| Poland | $52K | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $52K | 3.5% |
| Ireland | $39K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom cotton packing sacks imports (HS 6305.20): 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 6305.20: Sacks and bags: of a kind used for the packing of goods, of cotton.
Common questions
What is the value of cotton packing sacks imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported cotton packing sacks worth $8.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 685 tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 202 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton packing sacks to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by India (18%) and Italy (13%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. The Philippines grew fastest among the top ten, up 495% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton packing sacks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.70 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $12.45 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 packing sacks to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.9 million in 2017 to $8.0 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2022 at $8.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export cotton packing sacks?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, Macao and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $6.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton packing sacks?
The HS code for cotton packing sacks is subheading 6305.20. It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6305 page.
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