Narrow cotton fabric imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of narrow cotton fabric by the United Kingdom reached $2.9 million in 2024 (137 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 24% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.2 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 | $2.9M | 137 t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 164 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 170 t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 143 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 162 t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 203 t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 222 t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 202 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports narrow cotton fabric from
The largest suppliers were France (26%), China (19%), Belgium (14%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $762K | 26% |
| China | $567K | 19% |
| Belgium | $419K | 14% |
| Czech Republic | $293K | 10% |
| Germany | $179K | 6.1% |
| Italy | $115K | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $101K | 3.4% |
| Vietnam | $89K | 3% |
| India | $77K | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $61K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.48 per kg, 70% above the world average of $12.60. 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.
Narrow cotton fabric exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of narrow cotton fabric by the United Kingdom reached $742 thousand in 2024 (52 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Ireland (32%), Sweden (13%), France (12%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+282% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $240K | 32% |
| Sweden | $98K | 13% |
| France | $88K | 12% |
| Myanmar | $29K | 3.9% |
| Armenia | $28K | 3.8% |
| Cambodia | $24K | 3.2% |
| United States | $20K | 2.7% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $19K | 2.5% |
| North Macedonia | $15K | 2% |
| Australia | $14K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom narrow cotton fabric imports (HS 5806.31): 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 5806.31: Fabrics: narrow woven fabrics, n.e.c. in heading no. 5806, of cotton (excluding goods of heading no. 5807).
Common questions
What is the value of narrow cotton fabric imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported narrow cotton fabric worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 137 tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 194 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply narrow cotton fabric to the United Kingdom?
France was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($762 thousand), followed by China (19%) and Belgium (14%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 63% on the year.
What is the average import price of narrow cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.48 per kg in 2024, 70% above the world average of $12.60 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of narrow cotton fabric to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2018 at $4.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export narrow cotton fabric?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $742 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Sweden and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for narrow cotton fabric?
The HS code for narrow cotton fabric is subheading 5806.31. It sits in HS chapter 58 (fabrics; special woven fabrics, tufted textile fabrics, lace, tapestries, trimmings, embroidery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5806 page.
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