Men's synthetic knit shirt imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $140.9 million of men's synthetic knit shirt in 2024 (6.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 216 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $140.9M | 6.1K t |
| 2023 | $139.0M | 5.6K t |
| 2022 | $159.2M | 6.8K t |
| 2021 | $90.6M | 5.5K t |
| 2020 | $95.5M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $114.8M | 6.3K t |
| 2018 | $122.6M | 7.1K t |
| 2017 | $129.8M | 8.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports men's synthetic knit shirt from
Most of the value came from China (17%), Bangladesh (14%), Vietnam (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 45%. Among the main suppliers, Cambodia grew fastest (+87% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $23.5M | 17% |
| Bangladesh | $20.0M | 14% |
| Vietnam | $19.7M | 14% |
| Pakistan | $19.7M | 14% |
| Cambodia | $11.5M | 8.2% |
| Turkey | $7.6M | 5.4% |
| Indonesia | $5.5M | 3.9% |
| Thailand | $5.3M | 3.8% |
| Germany | $4.4M | 3.1% |
| Myanmar | $3.6M | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.96 per kg, close to the world average of $28.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Men's synthetic knit shirt exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $25.0 million of men's synthetic knit shirt in 2024 (335 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were France (33%), Netherlands (18%), Ireland (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Singapore grew fastest (+629% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $8.1M | 33% |
| Netherlands | $4.6M | 18% |
| Ireland | $2.7M | 11% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 6.2% |
| Singapore | $1.1M | 4.4% |
| United States | $1000K | 4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $842K | 3.4% |
| Austria | $503K | 2% |
| Algeria | $392K | 1.6% |
| Denmark | $374K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom men's synthetic knit shirt imports (HS 6105.20): 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 6105.20: Shirts: men's or boys', of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of men's synthetic knit shirt imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported men's synthetic knit shirt worth $140.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 216 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply men's synthetic knit shirt to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 17% of the value ($23.5 million), followed by Bangladesh (14%) and Vietnam (14%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 82 supplier countries in total. Cambodia grew fastest among the top ten, up 87% on the year.
What is the average import price of men's synthetic knit shirt per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.96 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $28.45 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 synthetic knit shirt to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $129.8 million in 2017 to $140.9 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2022 at $159.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $124.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export men's synthetic knit shirt?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $25.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, the Netherlands and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $115.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for men's synthetic knit shirt?
The HS code for men's synthetic knit shirt is subheading 6105.20. 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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