Machine-made lace (natural) exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $3.2 million of machine-made lace (natural) in 2024 (49 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value rose 5% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $4.1 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 | $3.2M | 49 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 49 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 95 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 38 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 36 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 74 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 127 t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 150 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports machine-made lace (natural) to
Most of it went to United States (29%), France (10%), Japan (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+451% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $915K | 29% |
| France | $322K | 10% |
| Japan | $270K | 8.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $262K | 8.2% |
| Italy | $245K | 7.7% |
| Spain | $199K | 6.3% |
| Austria | $97K | 3.1% |
| Germany | $93K | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $87K | 2.7% |
| China | $80K | 2.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $64.97 per kg, 433% above the world average of $12.20. 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.
Machine-made lace (natural) imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported machine-made lace (natural) worth $591 thousand (32 tonnes). The largest suppliers were France (41%), China (26%), Netherlands (6%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+504% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $245K | 42% |
| China | $152K | 26% |
| Netherlands | $36K | 6.2% |
| Italy | $35K | 5.9% |
| Turkey | $26K | 4.4% |
| Poland | $24K | 4.1% |
| Portugal | $23K | 3.9% |
| India | $22K | 3.7% |
| Taiwan | $6K | 1% |
| United States | $3K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom machine-made lace (natural) exports (HS 5804.29): 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 5804.29: Lace: mechanically made, of textile materials, (other than man-made fibres), in the piece, in strips or motifs, (other than fabrics of headings 60.02 to 60.06).
Common questions
What is the value of machine-made lace (natural) exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported machine-made lace (natural) worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 49 tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 111 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy machine-made lace (natural) from the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest buyer with 29% of the value ($915 thousand), followed by France (10%) and Japan (8%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 48 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 451% on the year.
What is the average export price of machine-made lace (natural) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $64.97 per kg in 2024, 433% above the world average of $12.20 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of machine-made lace (natural) from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2017 at $4.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import machine-made lace (natural)?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $591 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from France, China and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for machine-made lace (natural)?
The HS code for machine-made lace (natural) is subheading 5804.29. It sits in HS chapter 58 (fabrics; special woven fabrics, tufted textile fabrics, lace, tapestries, trimmings, embroidery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5804 page.
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