🇬🇧 United Kingdom exports of narrow knitted fabric: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported narrow knitted fabric worth $7.1 million (615 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 16% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $9.1 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Exports of narrow knitted fabric by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7.1M | 615 t |
| 2023 | $8.4M | 556 t |
| 2022 | $8.5M | 689 t |
| 2021 | $9.1M | 792 t |
| 2020 | $7.5M | 698 t |
| 2019 | $6.2M | 685 t |
| 2018 | $6.8M | 824 t |
| 2017 | $6.5M | 666 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports narrow knitted fabric to
Most of it went to Australia (11%), Czech Republic (11%), Chile (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 31%. Among the main buyer markets, Chile grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $796K | 11% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $772K | 11% |
| 🇨🇱 Chile | $655K | 9.2% |
| 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | $580K | 8.2% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $534K | 7.5% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $454K | 6.4% |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | $452K | 6.4% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $452K | 6.4% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $316K | 4.5% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $255K | 3.6% |
Types of narrow knitted fabric under HS 6002
| 6002.90 | 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… | 63% |
| 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… | 37% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6002.
Average export price of narrow knitted fabric
The average declared value was about $11.54 per kg, 70% above the world average of $6.77. 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.
The United Kingdom also imports narrow knitted fabric
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported narrow knitted fabric worth $1.5 million (116 tonnes). Most of the value came from China (40%), Thailand (13%), France (12%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+367% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $604K | 40% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $198K | 13% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $173K | 12% |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | $106K | 7% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $70K | 4.7% |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | $55K | 3.7% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $51K | 3.4% |
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | $47K | 3.1% |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | $45K | 3% |
| Taiwan | $28K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Fabrics; knitted or crocheted, other than those of heading 60.01, of a width not exceeding 30cm, containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread.
Narrow knitted fabric trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of narrow knitted fabric imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported narrow knitted fabric worth $1.5 million in 2024 (116 tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import narrow knitted fabric from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (40%), Thailand (13%), France (12%).
What is the average import price of narrow knitted fabric in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $13.01 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $6.77 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export narrow knitted fabric?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported narrow knitted fabric worth $7.1 million in 2024, mainly to Australia, Czech Republic, Chile.
What is the HS code for narrow knitted fabric?
Narrow knitted fabric falls under HS heading 6002 (Fabrics; knitted or crocheted, other than those of heading 60.01, of a width not exceeding 30cm, containing by weight 5%). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading narrow knitted fabric with the United Kingdom?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom with shipment-level records, updated weekly, where you can see the importers and exporters by name.
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