🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of handkerchief: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom imported $4.3 million of handkerchief in 2024 (147 tonnes). It ranks 10th of 197 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $8.5 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of handkerchief by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.3M | 147 t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 159 t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 205 t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 130 t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 194 t |
| 2019 | $7.5M | 391 t |
| 2018 | $8.5M | 342 t |
| 2017 | $8.1M | 428 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports handkerchief from
China alone supplied 57% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $2.4M | 57% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $540K | 13% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $400K | 9.4% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $182K | 4.3% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $79K | 1.9% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $78K | 1.8% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $74K | 1.7% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $62K | 1.5% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $53K | 1.2% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $52K | 1.2% |
Types of handkerchief under HS 6213
| 6213.90 | Handkerchiefs: of textile materials other than cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | 52% |
| 6213.20 | Handkerchiefs: of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | 48% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6213.
Average import price of handkerchief
The average declared value was about $29.00 per kg, 108% above the world average of $13.94. 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 handkerchief
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported handkerchief worth $3.9 million (18 tonnes). It ranks 6th of 128 countries for exports of this product. One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 71% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $2.8M | 71% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $319K | 8.1% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $121K | 3.1% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $79K | 2% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $73K | 1.9% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $72K | 1.8% |
| 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone | $68K | 1.7% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $64K | 1.6% |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | $57K | 1.5% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $45K | 1.2% |
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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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 6213: Handkerchiefs (not knitted or crocheted).
Handkerchief trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of handkerchief imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported handkerchief worth $4.3 million in 2024 (147 tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import handkerchief from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (57%), Italy (13%), France (9%).
What is the average import price of handkerchief in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $29.00 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $13.94 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export handkerchief?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported handkerchief worth $3.9 million in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, United States, France.
What is the HS code for handkerchief?
Handkerchief falls under HS heading 6213 (Handkerchiefs (not knitted or crocheted)). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading handkerchief with the United Kingdom?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom with shipment-level records, updated weekly, where you can see the importers and exporters by name.
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