Dyed heavy twill cotton fabric exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of dyed heavy twill cotton fabric by the United Kingdom reached $3.7 million in 2024 (236 tonnes). Value fell 8% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $10.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.7M | 236 t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 265 t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 290 t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 334 t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 635 t |
| 2019 | $10.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $8.8M | 834 t |
| 2017 | $8.1M | 882 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports dyed heavy twill cotton fabric to
The largest buyer markets were Germany (35%), China (15%), United States (11%). Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+480% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.3M | 35% |
| China | $571K | 15% |
| United States | $410K | 11% |
| Argentina | $268K | 7.2% |
| France | $139K | 3.7% |
| Ireland | $115K | 3.1% |
| South Africa | $114K | 3% |
| Japan | $75K | 2% |
| Spain | $69K | 1.9% |
| Italy | $67K | 1.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.85 per kg, 100% above the world average of $7.93. 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 twill cotton fabric imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of dyed heavy twill cotton fabric by the United Kingdom reached $2.8 million in 2024 (272 tonnes). Germany alone supplied 59% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.7M | 59% |
| Italy | $396K | 14% |
| Pakistan | $215K | 7.6% |
| Turkey | $161K | 5.7% |
| India | $136K | 4.8% |
| China | $72K | 2.5% |
| Spain | $66K | 2.3% |
| Poland | $29K | 1% |
| Japan | $24K | 0.9% |
| Portugal | $23K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom dyed heavy twill cotton fabric exports (HS 5209.32): 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 5209.32: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing more than 200g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of dyed heavy twill cotton fabric exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported dyed heavy twill cotton fabric worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 236 tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 103 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy dyed heavy twill cotton fabric from the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest buyer with 35% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by China (15%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 52 buyer countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 480% on the year.
What is the average export price of dyed heavy twill cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared export value was about $15.85 per kg in 2024, 100% above the world average of $7.93 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of dyed heavy twill cotton fabric from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $8.1 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, a fall of 54%. The peak was 2019 at $10.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import dyed heavy twill cotton fabric?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $2.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Italy and Pakistan. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $896 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for dyed heavy twill cotton fabric?
The HS code for dyed heavy twill cotton fabric is subheading 5209.32. 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?
EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom, so the importers and exporters behind these totals are visible by name, shipment by shipment. Ask for a live look at your product.
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