Cotton pile fabric, warp imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $9.3 million of cotton pile fabric, warp in 2024 (324 tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 126 countries. Value fell 14% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $19.7 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 | $9.3M | 324 t |
| 2023 | $10.9M | 372 t |
| 2022 | $12.6M | 498 t |
| 2021 | $14.9M | 728 t |
| 2020 | $9.2M | 413 t |
| 2019 | $12.6M | 564 t |
| 2018 | $12.4M | 549 t |
| 2017 | $19.7M | 576 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports cotton pile fabric, warp from
Most of the value came from Italy (47%), Netherlands (25%), India (8%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+102% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $4.3M | 47% |
| Netherlands | $2.3M | 25% |
| India | $740K | 8% |
| Czech Republic | $678K | 7.3% |
| Belgium | $247K | 2.7% |
| France | $162K | 1.7% |
| Austria | $144K | 1.5% |
| China | $136K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $108K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $97K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $28.68 per kg, close to the world average of $25.85.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cotton pile fabric, warp exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $3.6 million of cotton pile fabric, warp in 2024 (82 tonnes). It ranks 5th of 71 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were United States (31%), Netherlands (10%), France (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+336% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.1M | 31% |
| Netherlands | $355K | 9.8% |
| France | $239K | 6.6% |
| China | $197K | 5.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $160K | 4.4% |
| Portugal | $148K | 4.1% |
| Italy | $118K | 3.2% |
| Poland | $109K | 3% |
| Germany | $106K | 2.9% |
| Canada | $87K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom cotton pile fabric, warp imports (HS 5801.27): 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 5801.27: Fabrics: woven pile, of cotton, warp pile fabrics, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806.
Common questions
What is the value of cotton pile fabric, warp imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported cotton pile fabric, warp worth $9.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 324 tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 126 countries worldwide, with 11% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton pile fabric, warp to the United Kingdom?
Italy was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by the Netherlands (25%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 102% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton pile fabric, warp per kg?
The average declared import value was about $28.68 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $25.85 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 pile fabric, warp to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.7 million in 2017 to $9.3 million in 2024, a fall of 53%. The peak was 2017 at $19.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export cotton pile fabric, warp?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $3.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the Netherlands and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $5.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton pile fabric, warp?
The HS code for cotton pile fabric, warp is subheading 5801.27. It sits in HS chapter 58 (fabrics; special woven fabrics, tufted textile fabrics, lace, tapestries, trimmings, embroidery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5801 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for the United Kingdom reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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