Heavy combed wool fabric exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $69.7 million of heavy combed wool fabric in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 102 countries. That is 8% less than in 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 | $69.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $75.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $68.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $60.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $49.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $74.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $66.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $62.7M | 1.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports heavy combed wool fabric to
The largest buyer markets were France (14%), Denmark (12%), Italy (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+98% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $9.7M | 14% |
| Denmark | $8.3M | 12% |
| Italy | $7.4M | 11% |
| Germany | $6.3M | 9% |
| South Korea | $5.6M | 8.1% |
| China | $5.0M | 7.2% |
| United States | $4.7M | 6.8% |
| Japan | $3.6M | 5.1% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 2.1% |
| Poland | $1.4M | 2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $47.40 per kg, close to the world average of $48.66.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Heavy combed wool fabric imports to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom imported $10.2 million of heavy combed wool fabric in 2024 (163 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The largest suppliers were Ireland (23%), Chile (18%), Italy (18%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+154% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $2.3M | 23% |
| Chile | $1.9M | 18% |
| Italy | $1.8M | 18% |
| United States | $1.1M | 10% |
| Denmark | $876K | 8.6% |
| Belgium | $379K | 3.7% |
| China | $378K | 3.7% |
| France | $312K | 3.1% |
| Germany | $303K | 3% |
| India | $193K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom heavy combed wool fabric exports (HS 5112.19): 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 5112.19: Fabrics, woven: of combed wool or combed fine animal hair, containing 85% or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair, of a weight exceeding 200g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of heavy combed wool fabric exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported heavy combed wool fabric worth $69.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 102 countries worldwide, with 15% of world exports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy heavy combed wool fabric from the United Kingdom?
France was the largest buyer with 14% of the value ($9.7 million), followed by Denmark (12%) and Italy (11%). The top three together account for 36%, out of 85 buyer countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 98% on the year.
What is the average export price of heavy combed wool fabric per kg?
The average declared export value was about $47.40 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $48.66 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 combed wool fabric from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $62.7 million in 2017 to $69.7 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. The peak was 2023 at $75.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $65.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import heavy combed wool fabric?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $10.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Ireland, Chile and Italy. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $59.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for heavy combed wool fabric?
The HS code for heavy combed wool fabric is subheading 5112.19. 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 5112 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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