Men's cotton knit shirt imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported men's cotton knit shirt worth $282.9 million (10.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 220 countries. That is 17% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $406.8 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 | $282.9M | 10.2K t |
| 2023 | $339.7M | 11.6K t |
| 2022 | $372.2M | 12.1K t |
| 2021 | $275.0M | 10.7K t |
| 2020 | $290.2M | 10.2K t |
| 2019 | $401.2M | 23.6K t |
| 2018 | $406.8M | 11.2K t |
| 2017 | $402.1M | 13.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports men's cotton knit shirt from
The largest suppliers were Bangladesh (30%), Turkey (13%), India (12%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+106% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | $84.6M | 30% |
| Turkey | $37.2M | 13% |
| India | $32.6M | 12% |
| Vietnam | $22.5M | 8% |
| China | $18.7M | 6.6% |
| Pakistan | $18.0M | 6.4% |
| Italy | $14.6M | 5.2% |
| Portugal | $8.0M | 2.8% |
| Cambodia | $7.2M | 2.6% |
| United States | $4.8M | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $27.83 per kg, close to the world average of $28.62.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Men's cotton knit shirt exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of men's cotton knit shirt by the United Kingdom reached $27.9 million in 2024 (456 tonnes). Most of it went to Japan (18%), Netherlands (12%), Ireland (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest (+224% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $5.1M | 18% |
| Netherlands | $3.3M | 12% |
| Ireland | $2.3M | 8.3% |
| France | $1.7M | 6.1% |
| Bangladesh | $1.6M | 5.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.5M | 5.3% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 4.8% |
| Hong Kong | $1.2M | 4.1% |
| China | $753K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $739K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom men's cotton knit shirt imports (HS 6105.10): 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 6105.10: Shirts: men's or boys', of cotton, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of men's cotton knit shirt imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported men's cotton knit shirt worth $282.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 220 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply men's cotton knit shirt to the United Kingdom?
Bangladesh was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($84.6 million), followed by Turkey (13%) and India (12%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 85 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 106% on the year.
What is the average import price of men's cotton knit shirt per kg?
The average declared import value was about $27.83 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $28.62 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of men's cotton knit shirt to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $402.1 million in 2017 to $282.9 million in 2024, a fall of 30%. The peak was 2018 at $406.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $346.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export men's cotton knit shirt?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $27.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Japan, the Netherlands and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $255.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for men's cotton knit shirt?
The HS code for men's cotton knit shirt is subheading 6105.10. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6105 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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