Knitted furnishing textiles imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of knitted furnishing textiles by the United Kingdom reached $23.4 million in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 208 countries. Value fell 15% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $38.8 million.
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 | $23.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $27.5M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $26.0M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $32.4M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $32.8M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $38.8M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $37.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $37.1M | 2.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports knitted furnishing textiles from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 76% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $17.8M | 76% |
| India | $2.3M | 9.8% |
| Pakistan | $1.1M | 4.7% |
| Turkey | $915K | 3.9% |
| Germany | $249K | 1.1% |
| Ukraine | $207K | 0.9% |
| France | $103K | 0.4% |
| Denmark | $103K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $87K | 0.4% |
| Ireland | $72K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.31 per kg, close to the world average of $5.67.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Knitted furnishing textiles exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported knitted furnishing textiles worth $773 thousand (34 tonnes). Most of it went to Germany (20%), United Arab Emirates (16%), Ireland (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+111% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $157K | 20% |
| United Arab Emirates | $121K | 16% |
| Ireland | $84K | 11% |
| France | $81K | 11% |
| Singapore | $54K | 7% |
| Czech Republic | $46K | 5.9% |
| Spain | $34K | 4.5% |
| United States | $24K | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $21K | 2.7% |
| Switzerland | $17K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom knitted furnishing textiles imports (HS 6304.91): 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 6304.91: Furnishing articles: excluding those of heading no. 9404, n.e.c. in heading 6304, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of knitted furnishing textiles imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported knitted furnishing textiles worth $23.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 208 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply knitted furnishing textiles to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($17.8 million), followed by India (10%) and Pakistan (5%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 146% on the year.
What is the average import price of knitted furnishing textiles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.31 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $5.67 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of knitted furnishing textiles to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $37.1 million in 2017 to $23.4 million in 2024, a fall of 37%. The peak was 2019 at $38.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $31.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export knitted furnishing textiles?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $773 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, the United Arab Emirates and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $22.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for knitted furnishing textiles?
The HS code for knitted furnishing textiles is subheading 6304.91. It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6304 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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