Light combed wool fabric exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of light combed wool fabric by the United Kingdom reached $36.7 million in 2024 (363 tonnes). It ranks 4th of 89 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 5% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $51.1 million.
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 | $36.7M | 363 t |
| 2023 | $35.1M | 360 t |
| 2022 | $27.7M | 350 t |
| 2021 | $27.0M | 276 t |
| 2020 | $30.3M | 357 t |
| 2019 | $50.2M | 810 t |
| 2018 | $51.1M | 834 t |
| 2017 | $47.3M | 808 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports light combed wool fabric to
Most of it went to Italy (19%), Japan (15%), China (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Cambodia grew fastest (+299% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $7.1M | 19% |
| Japan | $5.4M | 15% |
| China | $3.3M | 9.1% |
| Morocco | $3.3M | 8.9% |
| France | $2.6M | 7.1% |
| Kuwait | $2.5M | 6.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.6M | 4.4% |
| Hong Kong | $1.5M | 4.1% |
| South Korea | $1.3M | 3.5% |
| Cambodia | $1.1M | 2.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $101.20 per kg, 64% above the world average of $61.72. 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.
Light combed wool fabric imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of light combed wool fabric by the United Kingdom reached $6.4 million in 2024 (79 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 53% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $3.4M | 53% |
| Chile | $1.9M | 30% |
| China | $715K | 11% |
| India | $74K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $68K | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $37K | 0.6% |
| United States | $33K | 0.5% |
| Morocco | $26K | 0.4% |
| Portugal | $25K | 0.4% |
| Peru | $22K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom light combed wool fabric exports (HS 5112.11): 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 5112.11: 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 not exceeding 200g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of light combed wool fabric exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported light combed wool fabric worth $36.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 363 tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 89 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy light combed wool fabric from the United Kingdom?
Italy was the largest buyer with 19% of the value ($7.1 million), followed by Japan (15%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 85 buyer countries in total. Cambodia grew fastest among the top ten, up 299% on the year.
What is the average export price of light combed wool fabric per kg?
The average declared export value was about $101.20 per kg in 2024, 64% above the world average of $61.72 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of light combed wool fabric from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $47.3 million in 2017 to $36.7 million in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2018 at $51.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $38.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import light combed wool fabric?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $6.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, Chile and China. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $30.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for light combed wool fabric?
The HS code for light combed wool fabric is subheading 5112.11. 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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