Plain weave polyester cotton imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported plain weave polyester cotton worth $2.7 million (424 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 14% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $6.6 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 | $2.7M | 424 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 485 t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 641 t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 470 t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 540 t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 518 t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 492 t |
| 2017 | $6.6M | 719 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports plain weave polyester cotton from
One supplier dominates: Pakistan accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest (+214% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $1.6M | 60% |
| China | $748K | 28% |
| Morocco | $119K | 4.5% |
| Spain | $44K | 1.6% |
| Indonesia | $32K | 1.2% |
| Thailand | $29K | 1.1% |
| Portugal | $24K | 0.9% |
| Malaysia | $16K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $14K | 0.5% |
| India | $7K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.25 per kg, close to the world average of $7.27.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plain weave polyester cotton exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $1.6 million of plain weave polyester cotton in 2024 (442 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Morocco accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $1.3M | 81% |
| Malaysia | $75K | 4.6% |
| Ireland | $41K | 2.5% |
| Philippines | $30K | 1.8% |
| Singapore | $26K | 1.6% |
| Bangladesh | $19K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $16K | 1% |
| Panama | $14K | 0.8% |
| Greece | $11K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $9K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom plain weave polyester cotton imports (HS 5513.21): 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 5513.21: Fabrics, woven: plain weave, dyed, containing less than 85% by weight of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly or solely with cotton, not exceeding 170g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of plain weave polyester cotton imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported plain weave polyester cotton worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 424 tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 174 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply plain weave polyester cotton to the United Kingdom?
Pakistan was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by China (28%) and Morocco (4%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 293% on the year.
What is the average import price of plain weave polyester cotton per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.25 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $7.27 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plain weave polyester cotton to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.6 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, a fall of 60%. The peak was 2017 at $6.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export plain weave polyester cotton?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, Malaysia and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $1.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for plain weave polyester cotton?
The HS code for plain weave polyester cotton is subheading 5513.21. It sits in HS chapter 55 (man-made staple fibres). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5513 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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