Dyed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported dyed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) worth $42.7 million (671 tonnes). It ranks 4th of 112 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 4% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $68.2 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 | $42.7M | 671 t |
| 2023 | $44.5M | 645 t |
| 2022 | $64.5M | 939 t |
| 2021 | $68.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $57.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $41.9M | 800 t |
| 2018 | $34.7M | 737 t |
| 2017 | $14.9M | 413 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports dyed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) to
One buyer market dominates: Nigeria accounted for 86% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $36.6M | 86% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.5M | 3.4% |
| Oman | $1.4M | 3.2% |
| Senegal | $1.2M | 2.8% |
| France | $540K | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $351K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $123K | 0.3% |
| Morocco | $116K | 0.3% |
| Thailand | $111K | 0.3% |
| DR Congo | $86K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $63.67 per kg, 383% above the world average of $13.19. 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 light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) imports to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom imported $30.9 million of dyed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) in 2024 (935 tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 174 countries. Austria alone supplied 82% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $25.4M | 82% |
| Morocco | $1.4M | 4.5% |
| Turkey | $1.0M | 3.3% |
| China | $757K | 2.5% |
| Germany | $673K | 2.2% |
| Pakistan | $469K | 1.5% |
| Czech Republic | $338K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $332K | 1.1% |
| India | $231K | 0.8% |
| Switzerland | $89K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom dyed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) exports (HS 5208.39): 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 5208.39: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5208.3 weighing not more than 200g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of dyed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported dyed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) worth $42.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 671 tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 112 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy dyed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) from the United Kingdom?
Nigeria was the largest buyer with 86% of the value ($36.6 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (3%) and Oman (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 66 buyer countries in total. Oman grew fastest among the top ten, up 425% on the year.
What is the average export price of dyed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $63.67 per kg in 2024, 383% above the world average of $13.19 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of dyed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $14.9 million in 2017 to $42.7 million in 2024, an increase of 187%. The peak was 2021 at $68.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $46.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import dyed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves)?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $30.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Austria, Morocco and Turkey. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $11.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for dyed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves)?
The HS code for dyed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) is subheading 5208.39. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5208 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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