Man-made women's nightdresses imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $41.4 million of man-made women's nightdresses in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 187 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $52.5 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 | $41.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $41.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $46.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $52.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $28.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $36.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $35.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $33.3M | 1.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports man-made women's nightdresses from
Most of the value came from China (25%), Bangladesh (19%), Sri Lanka (14%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+236% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.5M | 25% |
| Bangladesh | $7.9M | 19% |
| Sri Lanka | $5.6M | 14% |
| Cambodia | $5.4M | 13% |
| India | $4.8M | 12% |
| Vietnam | $2.5M | 6.1% |
| Indonesia | $2.0M | 4.8% |
| Ireland | $1.6M | 3.9% |
| Pakistan | $301K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $227K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.64 per kg, close to the world average of $23.05.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Man-made women's nightdresses exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of man-made women's nightdresses by the United Kingdom reached $1.8 million in 2024 (37 tonnes). Most of it went to Germany (20%), United States (11%), Ireland (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, Czech Republic grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $357K | 20% |
| United States | $192K | 11% |
| Ireland | $174K | 9.5% |
| Spain | $140K | 7.6% |
| Czech Republic | $133K | 7.3% |
| Indonesia | $121K | 6.6% |
| Netherlands | $107K | 5.9% |
| France | $90K | 5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $65K | 3.6% |
| Vietnam | $59K | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom man-made women's nightdresses imports (HS 6208.22): 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 6208.22: Nightdresses and pyjamas: women's or girls', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of man-made women's nightdresses imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported man-made women's nightdresses worth $41.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 187 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply man-made women's nightdresses to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($10.5 million), followed by Bangladesh (19%) and Sri Lanka (14%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 236% on the year.
What is the average import price of man-made women's nightdresses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.64 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $23.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of man-made women's nightdresses to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $33.3 million in 2017 to $41.4 million in 2024, an increase of 24%. The peak was 2021 at $52.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $39.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export man-made women's nightdresses?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, the United States and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $39.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for man-made women's nightdresses?
The HS code for man-made women's nightdresses is subheading 6208.22. 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 6208 page.
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