Cotton women's dresses imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $217.0 million of cotton women's dresses in 2024 (5.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 218 countries for imports of this product. That is 5% less than in 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 | $217.0M | 5.5K t |
| 2023 | $229.1M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $262.2M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $234.4M | 5.4K t |
| 2020 | $239.1M | 5.2K t |
| 2019 | $266.4M | 7.0K t |
| 2018 | $252.8M | 5.3K t |
| 2017 | $236.4M | 5.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports cotton women's dresses from
Most of the value came from India (41%), China (13%), Italy (8%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $89.7M | 41% |
| China | $28.9M | 13% |
| Italy | $16.3M | 7.5% |
| Turkey | $15.4M | 7.1% |
| Bangladesh | $13.3M | 6.1% |
| Morocco | $7.4M | 3.4% |
| Sri Lanka | $6.4M | 3% |
| Portugal | $4.3M | 2% |
| Tunisia | $3.6M | 1.7% |
| Ireland | $3.3M | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $39.28 per kg, close to the world average of $37.87.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cotton women's dresses exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $37.4 million of cotton women's dresses in 2024 (599 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (12%), Germany (10%), Netherlands (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 32%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+588% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $4.5M | 12% |
| Germany | $3.9M | 10% |
| Netherlands | $3.5M | 9.4% |
| Italy | $3.3M | 8.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.3M | 8.7% |
| Ireland | $2.5M | 6.7% |
| United States | $2.0M | 5.4% |
| France | $1.7M | 4.6% |
| South Korea | $1.5M | 3.9% |
| Qatar | $825K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom cotton women's dresses imports (HS 6204.42): 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 6204.42: Dresses: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of cotton women's dresses imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported cotton women's dresses worth $217.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 218 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton women's dresses to the United Kingdom?
India was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($89.7 million), followed by China (13%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 87 supplier countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 59% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton women's dresses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $39.28 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $37.87 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 dresses to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $236.4 million in 2017 to $217.0 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2019 at $266.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $242.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export cotton women's dresses?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $37.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Germany and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $179.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton women's dresses?
The HS code for cotton women's dresses is subheading 6204.42. 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 6204 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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