Narrow elastic woven fabric imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $5.1 million of narrow elastic woven fabric in 2024 (501 tonnes). That is 12% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $12.0 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 | $5.1M | 501 t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 489 t |
| 2022 | $8.7M | 778 t |
| 2021 | $12.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $8.5M | 859 t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 511 t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 599 t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 637 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports narrow elastic woven fabric from
Most of the value came from China (39%), United States (12%), Turkey (8%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+366% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 39% |
| United States | $615K | 12% |
| Turkey | $388K | 7.6% |
| Taiwan | $348K | 6.8% |
| Indonesia | $336K | 6.6% |
| Germany | $314K | 6.1% |
| Italy | $195K | 3.8% |
| France | $143K | 2.8% |
| Vietnam | $102K | 2% |
| Czech Republic | $85K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.19 per kg, close to the world average of $11.61.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Narrow elastic woven fabric exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported narrow elastic woven fabric worth $2.1 million (77 tonnes). Most of it went to Morocco (21%), Netherlands (13%), Portugal (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $440K | 21% |
| Netherlands | $281K | 13% |
| Portugal | $276K | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $205K | 9.8% |
| Bulgaria | $108K | 5.1% |
| Belgium | $95K | 4.5% |
| Tunisia | $88K | 4.2% |
| United States | $55K | 2.6% |
| France | $48K | 2.3% |
| Vietnam | $46K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom narrow elastic woven fabric imports (HS 5806.20): 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 5806.20: Fabrics: narrow (excluding pile fabrics), containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread.
Common questions
What is the value of narrow elastic woven fabric imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported narrow elastic woven fabric worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 501 tonnes. That ranks it 42nd of 191 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply narrow elastic woven fabric to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by the United States (12%) and Turkey (8%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 366% on the year.
What is the average import price of narrow elastic woven fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.19 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $11.61 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of narrow elastic woven fabric to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 19%. The peak was 2021 at $12.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export narrow elastic woven fabric?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, the Netherlands and Portugal. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for narrow elastic woven fabric?
The HS code for narrow elastic woven fabric is subheading 5806.20. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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