🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of light synthetic cotton blend: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported light synthetic cotton blend worth $6.2 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). That is 30% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $22.7 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of light synthetic cotton blend by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $8.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $12.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $13.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $16.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $16.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $18.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $22.7M | 3.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports light synthetic cotton blend from
The largest suppliers were Pakistan (48%), China (28%), India (9%). Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest (+285% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $3.0M | 48% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $1.7M | 28% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $574K | 9.2% |
| 🇲🇦 Morocco | $151K | 2.4% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $124K | 2% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $98K | 1.6% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $86K | 1.4% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $65K | 1.1% |
| 🇹🇠Thailand | $60K | 1% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $54K | 0.9% |
Types of light synthetic cotton blend under HS 5513
| 5513.21 | Fabrics, woven: plain weave, dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding… | 43% |
| 5513.11 | Fabrics, woven: plain weave, of polyester staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a… | 24% |
| 5513.23 | Fabrics, woven: dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2 | 8.3% |
| 5513.29 | Fabrics, woven: dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibres (other than polyesters), mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not… | 7.9% |
| 5513.41 | Fabrics, woven: plain weave, printed, of polyester staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with… | 4.6% |
| 5513.31 | Fabrics, woven: plain weave, of yarns of different colours, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely… | 3.6% |
| 5513.49 | Fabrics, woven: printed, containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibres (other than polyester, plain weave), mixed mainly or solely… | 3.4% |
| 5513.19 | Fabrics, woven: containing less than 85% by weight of synthetic staple fibres (other than polyesters), mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not… | 2.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5513.
Average import price of light synthetic cotton blend
The average declared value was about $6.18 per kg, close to the world average of $6.22.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Kingdom also exports light synthetic cotton blend
The United Kingdom exported $3.6 million of light synthetic cotton blend in 2024 (601 tonnes). Most of it went to Morocco (42%), New Zealand (10%), France (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇦 Morocco | $1.5M | 42% |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | $353K | 9.7% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $305K | 8.4% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $221K | 6.1% |
| 🇵🇠Philippines | $80K | 2.2% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $76K | 2.1% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $72K | 2% |
| 🇬🇹 Guatemala | $69K | 1.9% |
| 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | $69K | 1.9% |
| 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic | $66K | 1.8% |
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 5513: Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, of a weight not exceeding 170g/m2.
Light synthetic cotton blend trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of light synthetic cotton blend imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported light synthetic cotton blend worth $6.2 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import light synthetic cotton blend from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Pakistan (48%), China (28%), India (9%).
What is the average import price of light synthetic cotton blend in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $6.18 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $6.22 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export light synthetic cotton blend?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported light synthetic cotton blend worth $3.6 million in 2024, mainly to Morocco, New Zealand, France.
What is the HS code for light synthetic cotton blend?
Light synthetic cotton blend falls under HS heading 5513 (Woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibres, containing less than 85% by weight of such fibres, mixed mainly or solely with). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading light synthetic cotton blend with the United Kingdom?
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