Men's synthetic knit underpants imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $38.1 million of men's synthetic knit underpants in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 206 countries. That is 19% more than in 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 | $38.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $32.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $34.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $33.9M | 941 t |
| 2020 | $24.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $32.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $24.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $26.2M | 1.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports men's synthetic knit underpants from
Most of the value came from China (48%), Sri Lanka (15%), Bangladesh (8%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $18.2M | 48% |
| Sri Lanka | $5.8M | 15% |
| Bangladesh | $2.9M | 7.7% |
| Vietnam | $1.9M | 4.9% |
| Turkey | $1.7M | 4.5% |
| Portugal | $941K | 2.5% |
| Cambodia | $720K | 1.9% |
| Sweden | $653K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $648K | 1.7% |
| India | $635K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.92 per kg, close to the world average of $22.89.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Men's synthetic knit underpants exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported men's synthetic knit underpants worth $2.6 million (65 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Australia (30%), Ireland (12%), Netherlands (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Austria grew fastest (+640% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $780K | 30% |
| Ireland | $317K | 12% |
| Netherlands | $284K | 11% |
| Austria | $160K | 6.1% |
| United States | $142K | 5.4% |
| Sri Lanka | $123K | 4.7% |
| Germany | $110K | 4.2% |
| Israel | $89K | 3.4% |
| France | $71K | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $58K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom men's synthetic knit underpants imports (HS 6107.12): 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 6107.12: Underpants and briefs: men's or boys', of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of men's synthetic knit underpants imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported men's synthetic knit underpants worth $38.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 206 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply men's synthetic knit underpants to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($18.2 million), followed by Sri Lanka (15%) and Bangladesh (8%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 55% on the year.
What is the average import price of men's synthetic knit underpants per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.92 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $22.89 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 synthetic knit underpants to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.2 million in 2017 to $38.1 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $30.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export men's synthetic knit underpants?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Australia, Ireland and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $35.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for men's synthetic knit underpants?
The HS code for men's synthetic knit underpants is subheading 6107.12. 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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