Men's cotton knit underpants imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $239.5 million of men's cotton knit underpants in 2024 (11.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 211 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 4% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $239.5M | 11.2K t |
| 2023 | $250.5M | 10.4K t |
| 2022 | $278.6M | 12.0K t |
| 2021 | $203.8M | 10.7K t |
| 2020 | $221.8M | 10.5K t |
| 2019 | $267.4M | 13.9K t |
| 2018 | $260.1M | 12.7K t |
| 2017 | $245.9M | 18.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports men's cotton knit underpants from
One supplier dominates: Bangladesh accounted for 54% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | $129.0M | 54% |
| China | $41.9M | 18% |
| Sri Lanka | $23.8M | 10% |
| India | $16.1M | 6.7% |
| Vietnam | $6.1M | 2.6% |
| Cambodia | $2.9M | 1.2% |
| Pakistan | $2.6M | 1.1% |
| Germany | $2.1M | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $2.0M | 0.8% |
| France | $1.7M | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.44 per kg, close to the world average of $21.31.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Men's cotton knit underpants exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of men's cotton knit underpants by the United Kingdom reached $8.9 million in 2024 (229 tonnes). Most of it went to Belgium (15%), Ireland (12%), Bangladesh (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest (+912% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $1.3M | 15% |
| Ireland | $1.1M | 12% |
| Bangladesh | $1.0M | 11% |
| France | $954K | 11% |
| Germany | $548K | 6.2% |
| Netherlands | $418K | 4.7% |
| United States | $382K | 4.3% |
| Poland | $363K | 4.1% |
| Spain | $354K | 4% |
| South Korea | $250K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom men's cotton knit underpants imports (HS 6107.11): 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 6107.11: Underpants and briefs: men's or boys', of cotton, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of men's cotton knit underpants imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported men's cotton knit underpants worth $239.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 211 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply men's cotton knit underpants to the United Kingdom?
Bangladesh was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($129.0 million), followed by China (17%) and Sri Lanka (10%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 69 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 46% on the year.
What is the average import price of men's cotton knit underpants per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.44 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $21.31 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of men's cotton knit underpants to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $245.9 million in 2017 to $239.5 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2022 at $278.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $245.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export men's cotton knit underpants?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $8.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, Ireland and Bangladesh. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $230.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for men's cotton knit underpants?
The HS code for men's cotton knit underpants is subheading 6107.11. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6107 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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