Man-made women's vests imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of man-made women's vests by the United Kingdom reached $20.5 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 199 countries. That is 28% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $50.3 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 | $20.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $28.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $39.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $50.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $22.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $28.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $32.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $33.0M | 1.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports man-made women's vests from
The largest suppliers were China (32%), Pakistan (14%), Cambodia (13%). Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest (+546% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.37 per kg, close to the world average of $19.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Man-made women's vests exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $4.4 million of man-made women's vests in 2024 (52 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (47%), Ireland (8%), United States (6%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $2.1M | 47% |
| Ireland | $354K | 8% |
| United States | $269K | 6% |
| Netherlands | $255K | 5.7% |
| Russia | $214K | 4.8% |
| China | $174K | 3.9% |
| France | $131K | 3% |
| Qatar | $97K | 2.2% |
| Canada | $73K | 1.6% |
| Kuwait | $71K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom man-made women's vests imports (HS 6208.92): 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 6208.92: Singlets and other vests, briefs, panties, negligees, bathrobes, dressing gowns etc.: women's or girls', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted), excluding incontinence or other sanitary garments or garment liners of heading no. 96.19.
Common questions
What is the value of man-made women's vests imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported man-made women's vests worth $20.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 199 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply man-made women's vests to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($6.5 million), followed by Pakistan (14%) and Cambodia (13%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 546% on the year.
What is the average import price of man-made women's vests per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.37 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $19.07 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 women's vests to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $33.0 million in 2017 to $20.5 million in 2024, a fall of 38%. The peak was 2021 at $50.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $32.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export man-made women's vests?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $4.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Ireland and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $16.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for man-made women's vests?
The HS code for man-made women's vests is subheading 6208.92. 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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