Felt and non-woven garments imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported felt and non-woven garments worth $60.0 million (8.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 218 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 20% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $2.86 billion.
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 | $60.0M | 8.0K t |
| 2023 | $50.0M | 5.9K t |
| 2022 | $47.7M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $105.8M | 8.5K t |
| 2020 | $2.86B | 78.3K t |
| 2019 | $54.0M | 7.7K t |
| 2018 | $59.9M | 8.2K t |
| 2017 | $62.6M | 8.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports felt and non-woven garments from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 54% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $32.4M | 54% |
| Cambodia | $5.0M | 8.4% |
| Myanmar | $2.3M | 3.8% |
| Vietnam | $2.2M | 3.6% |
| Mexico | $2.1M | 3.5% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 3% |
| Sri Lanka | $1.5M | 2.5% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 2.1% |
| Pakistan | $1.3M | 2.1% |
| Tunisia | $1.2M | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.54 per kg, close to the world average of $8.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Felt and non-woven garments exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $6.4 million of felt and non-woven garments in 2024 (365 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Germany (15%), Ireland (9%), Trinidad and Tobago (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 32%. Among the main buyer markets, Ukraine grew fastest (+618% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $968K | 15% |
| Ireland | $576K | 8.9% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $523K | 8.1% |
| Belgium | $513K | 8% |
| Hong Kong | $442K | 6.9% |
| Netherlands | $397K | 6.2% |
| France | $323K | 5% |
| Ukraine | $254K | 3.9% |
| Poland | $247K | 3.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $200K | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom felt and non-woven garments imports (HS 6210.10): 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 6210.10: Garments: of felt or non-wovens (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of felt and non-woven garments imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported felt and non-woven garments worth $60.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 218 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply felt and non-woven garments to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($32.4 million), followed by Cambodia (8%) and Myanmar (4%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 69 supplier countries in total. Sri Lanka grew fastest among the top ten, up 306% on the year.
What is the average import price of felt and non-woven garments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.54 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $8.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of felt and non-woven garments to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $62.6 million in 2017 to $60.0 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2020 at $2.86 billion. Over 8 years the average was $412.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export felt and non-woven garments?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $6.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Ireland and Trinidad and Tobago. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $53.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for felt and non-woven garments?
The HS code for felt and non-woven garments is subheading 6210.10. It sits in HS chapter 62 (apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6210 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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