Multi-colour medium plain cotton fabric imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported multi-colour medium plain cotton fabric worth $2.1 million (89 tonnes). That is 16% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $2.8 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 | $2.1M | 89 t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 144 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 149 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 140 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 66 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 85 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 65 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports multi-colour medium plain cotton fabric from
Most of the value came from China (21%), Turkey (17%), Italy (16%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+172% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.67 per kg, 74% above the world average of $13.63. 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.
Multi-colour medium plain cotton fabric exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of multi-colour medium plain cotton fabric by the United Kingdom reached $836 thousand in 2024 (15 tonnes). Saudi Arabia alone took 55% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Moldova grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $457K | 55% |
| Kuwait | $78K | 9.4% |
| United States | $39K | 4.7% |
| Italy | $36K | 4.4% |
| Moldova | $30K | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $27K | 3.2% |
| Switzerland | $19K | 2.3% |
| Morocco | $17K | 2% |
| China | $13K | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $11K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom multi-colour medium plain cotton fabric imports (HS 5208.42): 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 5208.42: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, of yarns of different colours, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of multi-colour medium plain cotton fabric imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported multi-colour medium plain cotton fabric worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 89 tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 169 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply multi-colour medium plain cotton fabric to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($437 thousand), followed by Turkey (17%) and Italy (16%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 172% on the year.
What is the average import price of multi-colour medium plain cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.67 per kg in 2024, 74% above the world average of $13.63 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of multi-colour medium plain cotton fabric to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2019 at $2.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export multi-colour medium plain cotton fabric?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $836 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for multi-colour medium plain cotton fabric?
The HS code for multi-colour medium plain cotton fabric is subheading 5208.42. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom, so the importers and exporters behind these totals are visible by name, shipment by shipment. Ask for a live look at your product.
Same product, other countries
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