Heavy carded wool fabric exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported heavy carded wool fabric worth $44.9 million (899 tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 88 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 | $44.9M | 899 t |
| 2023 | $44.9M | 996 t |
| 2022 | $43.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $45.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $38.4M | 917 t |
| 2019 | $52.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $54.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $50.1M | 1.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports heavy carded wool fabric to
The largest buyer markets were United States (14%), France (13%), Germany (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+96% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $6.1M | 14% |
| France | $5.8M | 13% |
| Germany | $4.0M | 8.9% |
| China | $3.8M | 8.4% |
| Italy | $3.6M | 8% |
| Denmark | $3.5M | 7.7% |
| Portugal | $2.1M | 4.6% |
| South Korea | $1.8M | 3.9% |
| Belgium | $1.1M | 2.5% |
| Japan | $1.1M | 2.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $49.93 per kg, close to the world average of $47.47.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Heavy carded wool fabric imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported heavy carded wool fabric worth $7.5 million (274 tonnes). It ranks 10th of 127 countries for imports of this product. Most of the value came from Latvia (25%), Italy (19%), India (18%). Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest (+210% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Latvia | $1.9M | 25% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 19% |
| India | $1.4M | 18% |
| Bulgaria | $407K | 5.4% |
| United States | $339K | 4.5% |
| Lithuania | $287K | 3.8% |
| Ireland | $232K | 3.1% |
| Chile | $213K | 2.8% |
| Austria | $162K | 2.2% |
| Portugal | $160K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom heavy carded wool fabric exports (HS 5111.19): 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 5111.19: Fabrics, woven: of carded wool or of carded fine animal hair, containing 85% or more by weight of wool or of fine animal hair, of a weight exceeding 300g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of heavy carded wool fabric exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported heavy carded wool fabric worth $44.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 899 tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 88 countries worldwide, with 18% of world exports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries buy heavy carded wool fabric from the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest buyer with 14% of the value ($6.1 million), followed by France (13%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 35%, out of 80 buyer countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 96% on the year.
What is the average export price of heavy carded wool fabric per kg?
The average declared export value was about $49.93 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $47.47 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of heavy carded wool fabric from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $50.1 million in 2017 to $44.9 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2018 at $54.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $46.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import heavy carded wool fabric?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $7.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Latvia, Italy and India. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $37.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for heavy carded wool fabric?
The HS code for heavy carded wool fabric is subheading 5111.19. It sits in HS chapter 51 (wool, fine or coarse animal hair; horsehair yarn and woven fabric). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5111 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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