Mop imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported mop worth $167.7 million (31.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 223 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 7% on 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 | $167.7M | 31.1K t |
| 2023 | $156.5M | 29.5K t |
| 2022 | $170.2M | 27.2K t |
| 2021 | $168.0M | 30.0K t |
| 2020 | $164.4M | 33.4K t |
| 2019 | $142.7M | 27.6K t |
| 2018 | $128.0M | 25.5K t |
| 2017 | $118.6M | 23.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports mop from
China alone supplied 60% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $100.4M | 60% |
| Italy | $13.5M | 8% |
| Germany | $10.9M | 6.5% |
| Czech Republic | $6.6M | 4% |
| Dominican Republic | $6.6M | 3.9% |
| Spain | $5.0M | 3% |
| Turkey | $4.1M | 2.4% |
| Denmark | $2.8M | 1.7% |
| Poland | $2.6M | 1.5% |
| Pakistan | $2.4M | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.40 per kg, close to the world average of $5.97.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Mop exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported mop worth $27.4 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Ireland (28%), France (10%), Germany (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+300% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $7.8M | 28% |
| France | $2.7M | 9.7% |
| Germany | $2.6M | 9.6% |
| Netherlands | $2.2M | 8% |
| United States | $1.7M | 6.3% |
| Australia | $1.0M | 3.7% |
| Poland | $720K | 2.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $677K | 2.5% |
| Canada | $436K | 1.6% |
| Japan | $386K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom mop imports (HS 9603.90): 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 9603.90: Brooms, brushes, mops, feather dusters, squeegees, hand operated mechanical floor sweepers: (not motorised), prepared knots and tufts for brooms or brush making n.e.c..
Common questions
What is the value of mop imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported mop worth $167.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 31.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 223 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply mop to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($100.4 million), followed by Italy (8%) and Germany (7%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 72 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 48% on the year.
What is the average import price of mop per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.40 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $5.97 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of mop to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $118.6 million in 2017 to $167.7 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. The peak was 2022 at $170.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $152.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export mop?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $27.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, France and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $140.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for mop?
The HS code for mop is subheading 9603.90. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9603 page.
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