Pile knit fabric (other fibres) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pile knit fabric (other fibres) by the United Kingdom reached $3.0 million in 2024 (387 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. That is 29% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $5.2 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 | $3.0M | 387 t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 508 t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 591 t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 434 t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 378 t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 601 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 394 t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 513 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports pile knit fabric (other fibres) from
Ireland alone supplied 85% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $2.5M | 85% |
| China | $250K | 8.3% |
| Taiwan | $47K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $37K | 1.2% |
| France | $20K | 0.7% |
| India | $15K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $12K | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $10K | 0.3% |
| Hong Kong | $9K | 0.3% |
| Poland | $9K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.74 per kg, close to the world average of $7.75.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Pile knit fabric (other fibres) exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $2.2 million of pile knit fabric (other fibres) in 2024 (98 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were Ireland (39%), Qatar (36%), Netherlands (11%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+496% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $852K | 39% |
| Qatar | $782K | 36% |
| Netherlands | $248K | 11% |
| Spain | $103K | 4.7% |
| United States | $51K | 2.3% |
| Morocco | $23K | 1% |
| Poland | $21K | 1% |
| Italy | $13K | 0.6% |
| Japan | $11K | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | $10K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom pile knit fabric (other fibres) imports (HS 6001.99): 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 6001.99: Fabrics: pile fabrics (excluding long pile and loop pile), of textile materials (other than cotton or man-made fibres), knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of pile knit fabric (other fibres) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported pile knit fabric (other fibres) worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 387 tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 146 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply pile knit fabric (other fibres) to the United Kingdom?
Ireland was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by China (8%) and Taiwan (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 466% on the year.
What is the average import price of pile knit fabric (other fibres) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.74 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.75 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pile knit fabric (other fibres) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, a fall of 27%. The peak was 2019 at $5.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export pile knit fabric (other fibres)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Qatar and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $805 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for pile knit fabric (other fibres)?
The HS code for pile knit fabric (other fibres) is subheading 6001.99. It sits in HS chapter 60 (fabrics; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6001 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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