Multi-colour synthetic warp knit imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported multi-colour synthetic warp knit worth $12.8 million (2.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 144 countries. Value rose 8% 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 | $12.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $11.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $12.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $10.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $12.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $12.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $10.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $15.3M | 3.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports multi-colour synthetic warp knit from
The largest suppliers were Poland (31%), Hungary (19%), Italy (16%). Among the main suppliers, Israel grew fastest (+105% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.26 per kg, close to the world average of $4.85.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Multi-colour synthetic warp knit exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported multi-colour synthetic warp knit worth $1.3 million (167 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Turkey (19%), Sweden (15%), Ireland (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Lithuania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $253K | 19% |
| Sweden | $196K | 15% |
| Ireland | $166K | 12% |
| Spain | $88K | 6.5% |
| India | $80K | 6% |
| Lithuania | $67K | 5% |
| France | $64K | 4.8% |
| Kazakhstan | $59K | 4.4% |
| Germany | $53K | 3.9% |
| Finland | $41K | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom multi-colour synthetic warp knit imports (HS 6005.38): 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 6005.38: Fabrics: warp knit (including those made on galloon knitting machines), other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of synthetic fibres, yarns of different colours.
Common questions
What is the value of multi-colour synthetic warp knit imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported multi-colour synthetic warp knit worth $12.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 144 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply multi-colour synthetic warp knit to the United Kingdom?
Poland was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by Hungary (19%) and Italy (16%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Israel grew fastest among the top ten, up 105% on the year.
What is the average import price of multi-colour synthetic warp knit per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.26 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $4.85 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of multi-colour synthetic warp knit to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.3 million in 2017 to $12.8 million in 2024, a fall of 17%. The peak was 2017 at $15.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export multi-colour synthetic warp knit?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Sweden and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $11.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for multi-colour synthetic warp knit?
The HS code for multi-colour synthetic warp knit is subheading 6005.38. It sits in HS chapter 60 (fabrics; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6005 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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