Man-made knit garments imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $200.7 million of man-made knit garments in 2024 (8.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 217 countries for imports of this product. That is 11% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $274.1 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 | $200.7M | 8.0K t |
| 2023 | $226.3M | 9.0K t |
| 2022 | $274.1M | 11.5K t |
| 2021 | $201.5M | 8.6K t |
| 2020 | $177.0M | 6.7K t |
| 2019 | $211.1M | 9.3K t |
| 2018 | $209.5M | 8.6K t |
| 2017 | $191.4M | 8.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports man-made knit garments from
Most of the value came from China (49%), Turkey (11%), Bangladesh (8%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $99.2M | 49% |
| Turkey | $22.8M | 11% |
| Bangladesh | $16.9M | 8.4% |
| Cambodia | $10.2M | 5.1% |
| Vietnam | $6.7M | 3.4% |
| Morocco | $5.9M | 3% |
| France | $3.9M | 2% |
| Italy | $3.8M | 1.9% |
| India | $3.5M | 1.8% |
| Germany | $3.5M | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $25.12 per kg, close to the world average of $27.09.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Man-made knit garments exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $21.2 million of man-made knit garments in 2024 (421 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (27%), Germany (13%), Spain (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Czech Republic grew fastest (+121% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $5.8M | 27% |
| Germany | $2.7M | 13% |
| Spain | $1.9M | 9.1% |
| Hong Kong | $1.6M | 7.4% |
| Ireland | $1.2M | 5.6% |
| United States | $835K | 3.9% |
| France | $795K | 3.8% |
| Italy | $518K | 2.4% |
| Czech Republic | $466K | 2.2% |
| South Korea | $436K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom man-made knit garments imports (HS 6114.30): 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 6114.30: Garments: of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted, n.e.c. in chapter 61.
Common questions
What is the value of man-made knit garments imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported man-made knit garments worth $200.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 217 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply man-made knit garments to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($99.2 million), followed by Turkey (11%) and Bangladesh (8%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 81 supplier countries in total. Cambodia grew fastest among the top ten, up 18% on the year.
What is the average import price of man-made knit garments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $25.12 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $27.09 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of man-made knit garments to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $191.4 million in 2017 to $200.7 million in 2024, an increase of 5%. The peak was 2022 at $274.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $211.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export man-made knit garments?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $21.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Germany and Spain. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $179.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for man-made knit garments?
The HS code for man-made knit garments is subheading 6114.30. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6114 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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