🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of knit swimwear and activewear: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom imported $274.4 million of knit swimwear and activewear in 2024 (11.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 215 countries. Value fell 11% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $396.0 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of knit swimwear and activewear by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $274.4M | 11.0K t |
| 2023 | $307.6M | 9.9K t |
| 2022 | $381.0M | 11.4K t |
| 2021 | $396.0M | 11.9K t |
| 2020 | $346.7M | 11.8K t |
| 2019 | $383.8M | 11.0K t |
| 2018 | $344.2M | 10.8K t |
| 2017 | $327.8M | 11.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports knit swimwear and activewear from
The largest suppliers were China (36%), Cambodia (11%), Pakistan (8%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $100.0M | 37% |
| 🇰🇭 Cambodia | $30.1M | 11% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $22.2M | 8.1% |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $21.5M | 7.8% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $19.1M | 7% |
| 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | $13.5M | 4.9% |
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | $9.8M | 3.6% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $7.4M | 2.7% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $7.1M | 2.6% |
| 🇲🇦 Morocco | $6.2M | 2.3% |
Types of knit swimwear and activewear under HS 6112
| 6112.41 | Swimwear: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | 54% |
| 6112.11 | Track suits: of cotton, knitted or crocheted | 18% |
| 6112.12 | Track suits: of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | 18% |
| 6112.31 | Swimwear: men's or boys', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | 4.7% |
| 6112.19 | Track suits: of textile materials (other than cotton or synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted | 3.1% |
| 6112.49 | Swimwear: women's or girls', of textile materials (other than synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted | 1.3% |
| 6112.39 | Swimwear: men's or boys', of textile materials (other than synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted | 0.6% |
| 6112.20 | Ski suits: knitted or crocheted | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6112.
Average import price of knit swimwear and activewear
The average declared value was about $24.84 per kg, 24% below the world average of $32.83, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Kingdom also exports knit swimwear and activewear
Exports of knit swimwear and activewear by the United Kingdom reached $43.6 million in 2024 (675 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were United States (18%), Netherlands (15%), Ireland (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+133% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $7.8M | 18% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $6.5M | 15% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $5.7M | 13% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $4.1M | 9.4% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $2.3M | 5.3% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $2.3M | 5.3% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $1.7M | 3.8% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $1.4M | 3.2% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $1.3M | 3% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $1.3M | 2.9% |
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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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 6112: Track suits, ski suits and swimwear; knitted or crocheted.
Knit swimwear and activewear trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of knit swimwear and activewear imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported knit swimwear and activewear worth $274.4 million in 2024 (11.0 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import knit swimwear and activewear from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (36%), Cambodia (11%), Pakistan (8%).
What is the average import price of knit swimwear and activewear in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $24.84 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $32.83 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export knit swimwear and activewear?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported knit swimwear and activewear worth $43.6 million in 2024, mainly to United States, Netherlands, Ireland.
What is the HS code for knit swimwear and activewear?
Knit swimwear and activewear falls under HS heading 6112 (Track suits, ski suits and swimwear; knitted or crocheted). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading knit swimwear and activewear with the United Kingdom?
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