Dyed linen fabric exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of dyed linen fabric by the United Kingdom reached $30.5 million in 2024 (547 tonnes). It ranks 5th of 103 countries for exports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $30.5M | 547 t |
| 2023 | $29.9M | 472 t |
| 2022 | $36.4M | 510 t |
| 2021 | $27.9M | 471 t |
| 2020 | $18.7M | 378 t |
| 2019 | $20.5M | 500 t |
| 2018 | $20.7M | 481 t |
| 2017 | $18.2M | 409 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports dyed linen fabric to
One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $15.4M | 51% |
| India | $2.8M | 9.2% |
| Netherlands | $2.4M | 7.9% |
| France | $832K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $779K | 2.6% |
| Italy | $705K | 2.3% |
| China | $654K | 2.1% |
| Spain | $650K | 2.1% |
| Australia | $461K | 1.5% |
| Japan | $440K | 1.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $55.76 per kg, 97% above the world average of $28.37. 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 linen fabric imports to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom imported $27.2 million of dyed linen fabric in 2024 (715 tonnes). It ranks 10th of 168 countries for imports of this product. Most of the value came from Italy (27%), Belgium (16%), Turkey (12%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $7.4M | 27% |
| Belgium | $4.2M | 16% |
| Turkey | $3.1M | 12% |
| India | $2.6M | 9.7% |
| Thailand | $2.4M | 9% |
| Lithuania | $1.7M | 6.3% |
| France | $1.1M | 3.9% |
| China | $774K | 2.9% |
| Poland | $751K | 2.8% |
| Spain | $670K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom dyed linen fabric exports (HS 5309.19): 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 5309.19: Fabrics, woven: of flax, containing 85% or more flax, other than bleached or unbleached.
Common questions
What is the value of dyed linen fabric exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported dyed linen fabric worth $30.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 547 tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 103 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy dyed linen fabric from the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest buyer with 51% of the value ($15.4 million), followed by India (9%) and the Netherlands (8%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 92 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 221% on the year.
What is the average export price of dyed linen fabric per kg?
The average declared export value was about $55.76 per kg in 2024, 97% above the world average of $28.37 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of dyed linen fabric from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $18.2 million in 2017 to $30.5 million in 2024, an increase of 68%. The peak was 2022 at $36.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import dyed linen fabric?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $27.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, Belgium and Turkey. That compares with exports of $30.5 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for dyed linen fabric?
The HS code for dyed linen fabric is subheading 5309.19. It sits in HS chapter 53 (vegetable textile fibres; paper yarn and woven fabrics of paper yarn). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5309 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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