Narrow elastic knit fabric exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported narrow elastic knit fabric worth $2.6 million (89 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 29% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.6 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.6M | 89 t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 116 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 100 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 119 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 132 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 77 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 107 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 115 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports narrow elastic knit fabric to
Most of it went to Australia (30%), Costa Rica (20%), Germany (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Portugal grew fastest (+264% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $792K | 30% |
| Costa Rica | $523K | 20% |
| Germany | $474K | 18% |
| Italy | $145K | 5.6% |
| Chile | $126K | 4.8% |
| Japan | $112K | 4.3% |
| Turkey | $108K | 4.1% |
| Portugal | $66K | 2.5% |
| France | $64K | 2.4% |
| Morocco | $35K | 1.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $29.23 per kg, 108% above the world average of $14.07. 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 elastic knit fabric imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported narrow elastic knit fabric worth $1.0 million (53 tonnes). China alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+600% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $573K | 57% |
| France | $173K | 17% |
| Portugal | $105K | 11% |
| Austria | $55K | 5.5% |
| Sri Lanka | $20K | 2% |
| Germany | $9K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $8K | 0.8% |
| United States | $7K | 0.7% |
| Czech Republic | $7K | 0.7% |
| India | $7K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom narrow elastic knit fabric exports (HS 6002.40): 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 6002.40: Fabrics: knitted or crocheted, other than those of heading 60.01, of a width not exceeding 30 cm, containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric yarn but not containing rubber thread.
Common questions
What is the value of narrow elastic knit fabric exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported narrow elastic knit fabric worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 89 tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 84 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries buy narrow elastic knit fabric from the United Kingdom?
Australia was the largest buyer with 30% of the value ($792 thousand), followed by Costa Rica (20%) and Germany (18%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 39 buyer countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 622% on the year.
What is the average export price of narrow elastic knit fabric per kg?
The average declared export value was about $29.23 per kg in 2024, 108% above the world average of $14.07 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of narrow elastic knit fabric from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 62%. The peak was 2023 at $3.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import narrow elastic knit fabric?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, France and Portugal. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for narrow elastic knit fabric?
The HS code for narrow elastic knit fabric is subheading 6002.40. It sits in HS chapter 60 (fabrics; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6002 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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