Cotton women's vests imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $19.3 million of cotton women's vests in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 204 countries. That is 10% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $27.5 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 | $19.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $17.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $23.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $27.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $19.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $23.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $24.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $27.5M | 1.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports cotton women's vests from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (28%), China (25%), Pakistan (12%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+224% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $5.5M | 28% |
| China | $4.7M | 25% |
| Pakistan | $2.4M | 12% |
| India | $2.0M | 10% |
| Bangladesh | $1.2M | 6% |
| Portugal | $974K | 5% |
| Sweden | $663K | 3.4% |
| Italy | $511K | 2.6% |
| France | $306K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $192K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.99 per kg, close to the world average of $14.85.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cotton women's vests exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $1.9 million of cotton women's vests in 2024 (60 tonnes). Most of it went to Netherlands (14%), Hong Kong (12%), United Arab Emirates (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $256K | 14% |
| Hong Kong | $217K | 12% |
| United Arab Emirates | $214K | 11% |
| Germany | $132K | 7.1% |
| United States | $106K | 5.6% |
| China | $100K | 5.3% |
| Ireland | $99K | 5.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $81K | 4.3% |
| India | $72K | 3.8% |
| Italy | $71K | 3.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom cotton women's vests imports (HS 6208.91): 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 6208.91: Singlets and other vests, briefs, panties, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of cotton women's vests imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported cotton women's vests worth $19.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 204 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton women's vests to the United Kingdom?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by China (25%) and Pakistan (12%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 224% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton women's vests per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.99 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $14.85 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cotton women's vests to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.5 million in 2017 to $19.3 million in 2024, a fall of 30%. The peak was 2017 at $27.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export cotton women's vests?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $17.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton women's vests?
The HS code for cotton women's vests is subheading 6208.91. 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 6208 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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