Cotton women's blouses imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $169.5 million of cotton women's blouses in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 216 countries. Value rose 13% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $270.2 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 | $169.5M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $150.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $163.6M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $162.5M | 4.1K t |
| 2020 | $150.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $187.8M | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $228.5M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $270.2M | 8.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports cotton women's blouses from
The largest suppliers were India (37%), Bangladesh (12%), China (11%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $63.4M | 37% |
| Bangladesh | $20.3M | 12% |
| China | $18.7M | 11% |
| Turkey | $14.2M | 8.4% |
| Italy | $10.5M | 6.2% |
| Morocco | $6.4M | 3.8% |
| Portugal | $5.3M | 3.1% |
| France | $5.2M | 3.1% |
| Cambodia | $2.8M | 1.6% |
| Sri Lanka | $2.1M | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $45.49 per kg, close to the world average of $42.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cotton women's blouses exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported cotton women's blouses worth $19.8 million (354 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (15%), France (10%), United States (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 34%. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+310% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $3.0M | 15% |
| France | $1.9M | 9.7% |
| United States | $1.8M | 9.2% |
| Ireland | $1.7M | 8.7% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 7.1% |
| South Korea | $1.4M | 7% |
| Germany | $819K | 4.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $738K | 3.7% |
| Morocco | $681K | 3.4% |
| Belgium | $621K | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom cotton women's blouses imports (HS 6206.30): 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 6206.30: Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of cotton women's blouses imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported cotton women's blouses worth $169.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 216 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton women's blouses to the United Kingdom?
India was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($63.4 million), followed by Bangladesh (12%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 86 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 45% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton women's blouses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $45.49 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $42.12 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 women's blouses to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $270.2 million in 2017 to $169.5 million in 2024, a fall of 37%. The peak was 2017 at $270.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $185.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export cotton women's blouses?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $19.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, France and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $149.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton women's blouses?
The HS code for cotton women's blouses is subheading 6206.30. 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 6206 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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