Dyed medium plain cotton fabric imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported dyed medium plain cotton fabric worth $4.9 million (500 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 15% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.5 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 | $4.9M | 500 t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 559 t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 607 t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 323 t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 234 t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 288 t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $5.6M | 368 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports dyed medium plain cotton fabric from
Most of the value came from Thailand (21%), China (19%), Pakistan (18%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+256% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $1.0M | 21% |
| China | $918K | 19% |
| Pakistan | $873K | 18% |
| South Korea | $465K | 9.5% |
| India | $444K | 9.1% |
| Germany | $223K | 4.6% |
| Turkey | $219K | 4.5% |
| Netherlands | $160K | 3.3% |
| Italy | $147K | 3% |
| Japan | $96K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.78 per kg, close to the world average of $9.24.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Dyed medium plain cotton fabric exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $844 thousand of dyed medium plain cotton fabric in 2024 (49 tonnes). Most of it went to Germany (33%), Morocco (8%), Ireland (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $281K | 33% |
| Morocco | $68K | 8.1% |
| Ireland | $61K | 7.2% |
| Bangladesh | $58K | 6.9% |
| India | $49K | 5.8% |
| Sri Lanka | $49K | 5.8% |
| United States | $43K | 5.1% |
| Hong Kong | $32K | 3.7% |
| China | $30K | 3.6% |
| South Africa | $20K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom dyed medium plain cotton fabric imports (HS 5208.32): 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 5208.32: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, dyed, plain weave, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of dyed medium plain cotton fabric imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported dyed medium plain cotton fabric worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 500 tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 179 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply dyed medium plain cotton fabric to the United Kingdom?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by China (19%) and Pakistan (18%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 256% on the year.
What is the average import price of dyed medium plain cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.78 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $9.24 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of dyed medium plain cotton fabric to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.6 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2022 at $6.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export dyed medium plain cotton fabric?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $844 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Morocco and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for dyed medium plain cotton fabric?
The HS code for dyed medium plain cotton fabric is subheading 5208.32. 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?
Shipment-level records for the United Kingdom reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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