Luggage (plastic or textile) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of luggage (plastic or textile) by the United Kingdom reached $405.2 million in 2024 (47.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 220 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $405.2M | 47.0K t |
| 2023 | $407.1M | 43.1K t |
| 2022 | $377.4M | 38.5K t |
| 2021 | $215.7M | 18.9K t |
| 2020 | $354.8M | 23.8K t |
| 2019 | $398.9M | 47.6K t |
| 2018 | $373.4M | 43.0K t |
| 2017 | $376.2M | 48.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports luggage (plastic or textile) from
China alone supplied 74% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $298.9M | 74% |
| France | $17.1M | 4.2% |
| India | $12.4M | 3.1% |
| Italy | $9.6M | 2.4% |
| Germany | $9.3M | 2.3% |
| Vietnam | $8.8M | 2.2% |
| United States | $7.6M | 1.9% |
| Czech Republic | $6.6M | 1.6% |
| Indonesia | $5.9M | 1.5% |
| Hungary | $5.6M | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.63 per kg, close to the world average of $10.47.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Luggage (plastic or textile) exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported luggage (plastic or textile) worth $32.5 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Ireland (9%), Japan (8%), United States (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 25%. Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $2.9M | 9% |
| Japan | $2.6M | 7.9% |
| United States | $2.5M | 7.8% |
| France | $2.5M | 7.6% |
| Netherlands | $2.4M | 7.5% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 7% |
| Poland | $1.9M | 5.9% |
| Spain | $1.6M | 5% |
| Belgium | $1.1M | 3.5% |
| Italy | $898K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom luggage (plastic or textile) imports (HS 4202.12): 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 4202.12: Cases and containers: trunks, suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive-cases, brief-cases, school satchels and similar containers, with outer surface of plastics or of textile materials.
Common questions
What is the value of luggage (plastic or textile) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported luggage (plastic or textile) worth $405.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 47.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 220 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply luggage (plastic or textile) to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($298.9 million), followed by France (4%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 83 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 67% on the year.
What is the average import price of luggage (plastic or textile) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.63 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $10.47 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of luggage (plastic or textile) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $376.2 million in 2017 to $405.2 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2023 at $407.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $363.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export luggage (plastic or textile)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $32.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Japan and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $372.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for luggage (plastic or textile)?
The HS code for luggage (plastic or textile) is subheading 4202.12. It sits in HS chapter 42 (articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4202 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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