Medium cotton yarn imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $2.1 million of medium cotton yarn in 2024 (448 tonnes). That is 24% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $3.1 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 | $2.1M | 448 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 699 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 560 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 904 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 784 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 960 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 791 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 883 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports medium cotton yarn from
The largest suppliers were Germany (24%), Turkey (22%), Belgium (15%). Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $505K | 25% |
| Turkey | $450K | 22% |
| Belgium | $315K | 15% |
| Italy | $256K | 12% |
| Pakistan | $214K | 10% |
| India | $140K | 6.8% |
| Vietnam | $136K | 6.6% |
| Portugal | $33K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $10K | 0.5% |
| Norway | $1K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.61 per kg, 95% above the world average of $2.37. 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.
Medium cotton yarn exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of medium cotton yarn by the United Kingdom reached $230 thousand in 2024 (45 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Turkey accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $129K | 56% |
| Ireland | $50K | 22% |
| Germany | $45K | 20% |
| Netherlands | $5K | 2.3% |
| Iceland | $1K | 0.2% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $0K | 0.1% |
| Malta | $0K | 0.1% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom medium cotton yarn imports (HS 5205.12): 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 5205.12: Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), single, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 714.29 but not less than 232.56 decitex (exceeding 14 but not exceeding 43 metric number), not for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of medium cotton yarn imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported medium cotton yarn worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 448 tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 144 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply medium cotton yarn to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($505 thousand), followed by Turkey (22%) and Belgium (15%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 69% on the year.
What is the average import price of medium cotton yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.61 per kg in 2024, 95% above the world average of $2.37 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of medium cotton yarn to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2019 at $3.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export medium cotton yarn?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $230 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Ireland and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for medium cotton yarn?
The HS code for medium cotton yarn is subheading 5205.12. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5205 page.
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