🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of men's knit underwear: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported men's knit underwear worth $408.5 million (21.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 219 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of men's knit underwear by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $408.5M | 21.9K t |
| 2023 | $410.4M | 20.6K t |
| 2022 | $482.0M | 23.8K t |
| 2021 | $414.4M | 23.4K t |
| 2020 | $381.3M | 20.7K t |
| 2019 | $440.0M | 25.0K t |
| 2018 | $419.4M | 23.0K t |
| 2017 | $407.5M | 30.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports men's knit underwear from
Most of the value came from Bangladesh (38%), China (26%), India (11%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | $156.5M | 38% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $106.1M | 26% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $46.3M | 11% |
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | $37.0M | 9.1% |
| 🇰🇭 Cambodia | $11.5M | 2.8% |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $8.5M | 2.1% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $7.4M | 1.8% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $6.1M | 1.5% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $2.9M | 0.7% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $2.9M | 0.7% |
Types of men's knit underwear under HS 6107
| 6107.11 | Underpants and briefs: men's or boys', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | 59% |
| 6107.21 | Nightshirts and pyjamas: men's or boys', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | 14% |
| 6107.12 | Underpants and briefs: men's or boys', of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted | 9.3% |
| 6107.22 | Nightshirts and pyjamas: men's or boys', of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted | 7.1% |
| 6107.99 | Bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles: men's or boys', of textile materials (other than cotton), knitted or crocheted | 4.7% |
| 6107.91 | Bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles: men's or boys', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | 2.4% |
| 6107.19 | Underpants and briefs: men's or boys', of textile materials (other than cotton or man-made fibres), knitted or crocheted | 2.4% |
| 6107.29 | Nightshirts and pyjamas: men's or boys', of textile materials (other than cotton or man-made fibres), knitted or crocheted | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6107.
Average import price of men's knit underwear
The average declared value was about $18.63 per kg, close to the world average of $19.59.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Kingdom also exports men's knit underwear
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported men's knit underwear worth $25.6 million (616 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Kuwait (17%), Ireland (16%), France (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, Czech Republic grew fastest (+264% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $4.3M | 17% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $4.1M | 16% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $1.9M | 7.5% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $1.5M | 6% |
| 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | $1.5M | 5.9% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $1.4M | 5.6% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $1.4M | 5.3% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $1.1M | 4.3% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $868K | 3.4% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $832K | 3.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
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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: Underpants, briefs, nightshirts, pyjamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles; men's or boys', knitted or crocheted.
Men's knit underwear trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of men's knit underwear imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported men's knit underwear worth $408.5 million in 2024 (21.9 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import men's knit underwear from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Bangladesh (38%), China (26%), India (11%).
What is the average import price of men's knit underwear in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $18.63 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $19.59 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export men's knit underwear?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported men's knit underwear worth $25.6 million in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Ireland, France.
What is the HS code for men's knit underwear?
Men's knit underwear falls under HS heading 6107 (Underpants, briefs, nightshirts, pyjamas, bathrobes, dressing gowns and similar articles; men's or boys', knitted or cro). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading men's knit underwear with the United Kingdom?
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