Dyed heavy plain cotton fabric imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported dyed heavy plain cotton fabric worth $4.9 million (460 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 18% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.1 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 | $4.9M | 460 t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 526 t |
| 2022 | $8.1M | 651 t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 580 t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 406 t |
| 2019 | $6.0M | 481 t |
| 2018 | $7.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $8.1M | 696 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports dyed heavy plain cotton fabric from
The largest suppliers were India (42%), Pakistan (17%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+193% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.1M | 42% |
| Pakistan | $839K | 17% |
| China | $619K | 13% |
| Italy | $416K | 8.6% |
| Switzerland | $325K | 6.7% |
| Spain | $217K | 4.5% |
| Turkey | $117K | 2.4% |
| Japan | $78K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $42K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $33K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.56 per kg, 25% above the world average of $8.48. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dyed heavy plain cotton fabric exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of dyed heavy plain cotton fabric by the United Kingdom reached $2.0 million in 2024 (109 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Indonesia (14%), India (9%), China (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 31%. Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest (+371% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $274K | 14% |
| India | $173K | 8.7% |
| China | $164K | 8.3% |
| Germany | $126K | 6.4% |
| United States | $116K | 5.8% |
| France | $94K | 4.7% |
| Portugal | $90K | 4.6% |
| Armenia | $88K | 4.4% |
| Japan | $88K | 4.4% |
| Czech Republic | $62K | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom dyed heavy plain cotton fabric imports (HS 5209.31): 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 5209.31: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, plain weave, weighing more than 200g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of dyed heavy plain cotton fabric imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported dyed heavy plain cotton fabric worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 460 tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 171 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply dyed heavy plain cotton fabric to the United Kingdom?
India was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Pakistan (17%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 193% on the year.
What is the average import price of dyed heavy plain cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.56 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $8.48 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of dyed heavy plain cotton fabric to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.1 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, a fall of 40%. The peak was 2022 at $8.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export dyed heavy plain cotton fabric?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Indonesia, India and China. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for dyed heavy plain cotton fabric?
The HS code for dyed heavy plain cotton fabric is subheading 5209.31. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5209 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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