Men's swimwear imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $53.9 million of men's swimwear in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 201 countries. Value fell 8% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $69.0 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 | $53.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $58.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $51.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $38.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $49.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $69.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $61.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $57.1M | 1.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports men's swimwear from
The largest suppliers were Bangladesh (24%), China (15%), Sri Lanka (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+145% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | $12.9M | 24% |
| China | $8.2M | 15% |
| Sri Lanka | $4.6M | 8.6% |
| Turkey | $4.1M | 7.6% |
| Vietnam | $4.0M | 7.5% |
| Cambodia | $3.6M | 6.8% |
| Indonesia | $3.1M | 5.8% |
| Italy | $2.7M | 5.1% |
| Portugal | $2.6M | 4.9% |
| Myanmar | $1.3M | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $28.07 per kg, 22% above the world average of $22.98. 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.
Men's swimwear exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of men's swimwear by the United Kingdom reached $7.4 million in 2024 (121 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (42%), Belgium (12%), Israel (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest (+957% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $3.1M | 42% |
| Belgium | $876K | 12% |
| Israel | $731K | 9.9% |
| Germany | $268K | 3.6% |
| Italy | $264K | 3.6% |
| Ireland | $230K | 3.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $146K | 2% |
| United States | $137K | 1.9% |
| Australia | $115K | 1.6% |
| Bangladesh | $114K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom men's swimwear imports (HS 6211.11): 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 6211.11: Swimwear: men's or boys', (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of men's swimwear imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported men's swimwear worth $53.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 201 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply men's swimwear to the United Kingdom?
Bangladesh was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($12.9 million), followed by China (15%) and Sri Lanka (9%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 66 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 145% on the year.
What is the average import price of men's swimwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $28.07 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $22.98 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of men's swimwear to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $57.1 million in 2017 to $53.9 million in 2024, a fall of 6%. The peak was 2019 at $69.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $54.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export men's swimwear?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $7.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Belgium and Israel. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $46.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for men's swimwear?
The HS code for men's swimwear is subheading 6211.11. 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 6211 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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