Printed heavy plain cotton fabric exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported printed heavy plain cotton fabric worth $3.9 million (138 tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 83 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $5.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.9M | 138 t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 158 t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 171 t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 207 t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 333 t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 372 t |
| 2018 | $5.6M | 346 t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 308 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports printed heavy plain cotton fabric to
Most of it went to Netherlands (41%), United States (17%), France (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest (+123% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.6M | 41% |
| United States | $658K | 17% |
| France | $352K | 9% |
| Ireland | $252K | 6.5% |
| Australia | $125K | 3.2% |
| Japan | $99K | 2.5% |
| Moldova | $88K | 2.3% |
| Spain | $86K | 2.2% |
| New Zealand | $78K | 2% |
| South Africa | $61K | 1.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $28.27 per kg, 198% above the world average of $9.48. 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.
Printed heavy plain cotton fabric imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported printed heavy plain cotton fabric worth $3.8 million (305 tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 136 countries for imports of this product. Spain alone supplied 52% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $2.0M | 52% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 29% |
| India | $246K | 6.4% |
| China | $105K | 2.7% |
| Italy | $79K | 2.1% |
| France | $73K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $61K | 1.6% |
| Estonia | $37K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $25K | 0.7% |
| Austria | $25K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom printed heavy plain cotton fabric exports (HS 5209.51): 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 5209.51: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, printed, plain weave, weighing more than 200g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of printed heavy plain cotton fabric exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported printed heavy plain cotton fabric worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 138 tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 83 countries worldwide, with 7% of world exports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy printed heavy plain cotton fabric from the United Kingdom?
The Netherlands was the largest buyer with 41% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by the United States (17%) and France (9%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 70 buyer countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 123% on the year.
What is the average export price of printed heavy plain cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared export value was about $28.27 per kg in 2024, 198% above the world average of $9.48 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of printed heavy plain cotton fabric from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2017 at $5.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import printed heavy plain cotton fabric?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $3.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Spain, Turkey and India. That compares with exports of $3.9 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for printed heavy plain cotton fabric?
The HS code for printed heavy plain cotton fabric is subheading 5209.51. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5209 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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