🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of furnishing textile: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom imported $144.1 million of furnishing textile in 2024 (14.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 221 countries for imports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $219.3 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of furnishing textile by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $144.1M | 14.5K t |
| 2023 | $140.5M | 16.3K t |
| 2022 | $141.7M | 14.5K t |
| 2021 | $191.9M | 19.4K t |
| 2020 | $148.5M | 18.3K t |
| 2019 | $162.4M | 18.9K t |
| 2018 | $219.3M | 19.8K t |
| 2017 | $219.0M | 19.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports furnishing textile from
The largest suppliers were China (48%), India (16%), Romania (11%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+252% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $69.8M | 49% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $23.4M | 16% |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | $16.0M | 11% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $5.4M | 3.7% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $4.7M | 3.3% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $4.4M | 3% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $3.2M | 2.2% |
| 🇲🇦 Morocco | $2.6M | 1.8% |
| 🇱🇹 Lithuania | $2.4M | 1.7% |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | $2.1M | 1.5% |
Types of furnishing textile under HS 6304
| 6304.93 | Furnishing articles: of synthetic fibres, not knitted or crocheted (excluding bedspreads and articles of heading no. 9404) | 34% |
| 6304.99 | Furnishing articles: of textile materials other than cotton or synthetic fibres, not knitted or crocheted (excluding bedspreads and articles of… | 22% |
| 6304.92 | Furnishing articles: of cotton, not knitted or crocheted (excluding bedspreads and articles of heading no. 9404) | 18% |
| 6304.91 | Furnishing articles: excluding those of heading no. 9404, n.e.c. in heading 6304, knitted or crocheted | 16% |
| 6304.19 | Bedspreads: not knitted or crocheted | 9.1% |
| 6304.11 | Bedspreads: knitted or crocheted | 0.9% |
| 6304.20 | Furnishing articles: excluding those of heading no. 9404, bed nets, specified in Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6304.
Average import price of furnishing textile
The average declared value was about $9.95 per kg, 27% above the world average of $7.81. 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.
The United Kingdom also exports furnishing textile
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported furnishing textile worth $10.9 million (601 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (14%), Ireland (12%), United Arab Emirates (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+231% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $1.5M | 14% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $1.3M | 12% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $1.3M | 12% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $939K | 8.6% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $658K | 6% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $516K | 4.7% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $484K | 4.4% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $446K | 4.1% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $359K | 3.3% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $237K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 6304: Furnishing articles; excluding those of heading no. 9404.
Furnishing textile trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of furnishing textile imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported furnishing textile worth $144.1 million in 2024 (14.5 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import furnishing textile from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (48%), India (16%), Romania (11%).
What is the average import price of furnishing textile in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $9.95 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $7.81 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export furnishing textile?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported furnishing textile worth $10.9 million in 2024, mainly to United States, Ireland, United Arab Emirates.
What is the HS code for furnishing textile?
Furnishing textile falls under HS heading 6304 (Furnishing articles; excluding those of heading no. 9404). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading furnishing textile with the United Kingdom?
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