Narrow pile fabric imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported narrow pile fabric worth $8.7 million (799 tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 194 countries. That is 7% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $13.5 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 | $8.7M | 799 t |
| 2023 | $8.2M | 557 t |
| 2022 | $8.4M | 660 t |
| 2021 | $8.7M | 844 t |
| 2020 | $7.1M | 782 t |
| 2019 | $10.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $13.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $10.4M | 1.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports narrow pile fabric from
The largest suppliers were China (44%), Spain (16%), Switzerland (9%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.9M | 44% |
| Spain | $1.4M | 17% |
| Switzerland | $783K | 9% |
| Taiwan | $564K | 6.5% |
| Vietnam | $360K | 4.1% |
| France | $326K | 3.7% |
| United States | $312K | 3.6% |
| Belgium | $205K | 2.3% |
| India | $173K | 2% |
| Ireland | $167K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.94 per kg, close to the world average of $11.43.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Narrow pile fabric exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of narrow pile fabric by the United Kingdom reached $7.5 million in 2024 (555 tonnes). It ranks 10th of 118 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Germany (21%), Netherlands (20%), Italy (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.5M | 21% |
| Netherlands | $1.5M | 20% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 20% |
| United States | $764K | 10% |
| United Arab Emirates | $586K | 7.8% |
| France | $147K | 2% |
| Spain | $146K | 1.9% |
| Ireland | $117K | 1.6% |
| Bulgaria | $113K | 1.5% |
| Costa Rica | $92K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom narrow pile fabric imports (HS 5806.10): 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 5806.10: Fabrics: woven pile (including terry towelling and similar terry fabrics) and chenille fabrics (excluding goods of heading no. 5807).
Common questions
What is the value of narrow pile fabric imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported narrow pile fabric worth $8.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 799 tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 194 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply narrow pile fabric to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by Spain (16%) and Switzerland (9%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 64% on the year.
What is the average import price of narrow pile fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.94 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $11.43 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of narrow pile fabric to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.4 million in 2017 to $8.7 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2018 at $13.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export narrow pile fabric?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $7.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, the Netherlands and Italy. That compares with imports of $8.7 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for narrow pile fabric?
The HS code for narrow pile fabric is subheading 5806.10. 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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