Knit gloves (other materials) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of knit gloves (other materials) by the United Kingdom reached $9.0 million in 2024 (598 tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 208 countries. That is 4% more 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 .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9.0M | 598 t |
| 2023 | $8.7M | 524 t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 605 t |
| 2021 | $8.0M | 586 t |
| 2020 | $7.7M | 457 t |
| 2019 | $9.1M | 561 t |
| 2018 | $8.4M | 579 t |
| 2017 | $6.5M | 870 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports knit gloves (other materials) from
China alone supplied 57% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.1M | 57% |
| Pakistan | $2.3M | 25% |
| Vietnam | $402K | 4.5% |
| Cambodia | $191K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $157K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $134K | 1.5% |
| France | $113K | 1.3% |
| Indonesia | $74K | 0.8% |
| India | $52K | 0.6% |
| Japan | $48K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.06 per kg, close to the world average of $12.77.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Knit gloves (other materials) exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $1.6 million of knit gloves (other materials) in 2024 (41 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (16%), China (12%), Ireland (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $254K | 16% |
| China | $190K | 12% |
| Ireland | $171K | 11% |
| France | $131K | 8.2% |
| Nigeria | $123K | 7.6% |
| Belgium | $112K | 6.9% |
| Germany | $91K | 5.6% |
| Kazakhstan | $61K | 3.8% |
| United States | $49K | 3% |
| Romania | $36K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom knit gloves (other materials) imports (HS 6116.99): 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 6116.99: Gloves, mittens and mitts: of textile materials (other than wool or fine animal hair, cotton or synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted, (other than impregnated, coated or covered with plastics or rubber).
Common questions
What is the value of knit gloves (other materials) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported knit gloves (other materials) worth $9.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 598 tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 208 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply knit gloves (other materials) to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by Pakistan (25%) and Vietnam (4%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 177% on the year.
What is the average import price of knit gloves (other materials) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.06 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $12.77 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of knit gloves (other materials) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.5 million in 2017 to $9.0 million in 2024, an increase of 38%. The peak was 2019 at $9.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export knit gloves (other materials)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, China and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $7.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for knit gloves (other materials)?
The HS code for knit gloves (other materials) is subheading 6116.99. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6116 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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