Man-made women's blouses imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of man-made women's blouses by the United Kingdom reached $261.5 million in 2024 (7.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 211 countries. Value fell 7% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $656.7 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 | $261.5M | 7.5K t |
| 2023 | $281.3M | 7.7K t |
| 2022 | $368.6M | 10.9K t |
| 2021 | $329.4M | 10.7K t |
| 2020 | $372.4M | 11.5K t |
| 2019 | $591.3M | 17.9K t |
| 2018 | $641.2M | 18.7K t |
| 2017 | $656.7M | 21.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports man-made women's blouses from
The largest suppliers were China (21%), Bangladesh (17%), India (14%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $54.0M | 21% |
| Bangladesh | $44.2M | 17% |
| India | $36.3M | 14% |
| Morocco | $24.5M | 9.4% |
| Turkey | $21.7M | 8.3% |
| Sri Lanka | $15.1M | 5.8% |
| Romania | $9.0M | 3.4% |
| Vietnam | $8.1M | 3.1% |
| Cambodia | $7.4M | 2.8% |
| Indonesia | $7.1M | 2.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $34.66 per kg, close to the world average of $36.54.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Man-made women's blouses exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported man-made women's blouses worth $25.4 million (395 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Ireland (16%), Netherlands (16%), China (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+114% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $4.2M | 16% |
| Netherlands | $4.0M | 16% |
| China | $2.5M | 9.7% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.5M | 6% |
| Bangladesh | $1.4M | 5.5% |
| France | $1.1M | 4.5% |
| United States | $1.1M | 4.4% |
| Italy | $827K | 3.3% |
| South Korea | $685K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom man-made women's blouses imports (HS 6206.40): 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 6206.40: Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: women's or girls', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of man-made women's blouses imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported man-made women's blouses worth $261.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 211 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply man-made women's blouses to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($54.0 million), followed by Bangladesh (17%) and India (14%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 80 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of man-made women's blouses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $34.66 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $36.54 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of man-made women's blouses to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $656.7 million in 2017 to $261.5 million in 2024, a fall of 60%. The peak was 2017 at $656.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $437.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export man-made women's blouses?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $25.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, the Netherlands and China. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $236.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for man-made women's blouses?
The HS code for man-made women's blouses is subheading 6206.40. It sits in HS chapter 62 (apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6206 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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