🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of jute fiber: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom imported $3.3 million of jute fiber in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 148 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $6.8 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of jute fiber by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 3.8K t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 6.8K t |
| 2018 | $6.8M | 6.9K t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 5.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports jute fiber from
One supplier dominates: Bangladesh accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+802% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | $2.2M | 66% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $383K | 12% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $213K | 6.4% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $151K | 4.5% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $135K | 4.1% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $121K | 3.6% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $65K | 1.9% |
| 🇳🇵 Nepal | $36K | 1.1% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $5K | 0.1% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $3K | 0.1% |
Types of jute fiber under HS 5303
| 5303.10 | Jute and other textile bast fibres: raw or retted, but not spun, (excluding flax, hemp (cannabis sativa L.), and ramie) | 74% |
| 5303.90 | Jute and other textile bast fibres: processed but not spun, tow and waste of these fibres, including yarn waste and garnetted stock (excluding flax… | 26% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5303.
Average import price of jute fiber
The average declared value was about $1.35 per kg, 75% above the world average of $0.77. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
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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 5303: Jute and other textile bast fibres (not flax, true hemp and ramie), raw or processed but not spun; tow and waste of these fibres, including yarn waste and garnetted stock.
Jute fiber trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of jute fiber imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported jute fiber worth $3.3 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import jute fiber from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Bangladesh (66%), China (12%), Belgium (6%).
What is the average import price of jute fiber in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $1.35 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.77 per kg.
What is the HS code for jute fiber?
Jute fiber falls under HS heading 5303 (Jute and other textile bast fibres (not flax, true hemp and ramie), raw or processed but not spun; tow and waste of thes). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading jute fiber with the United Kingdom?
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