Printed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of printed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) by the United Kingdom reached $5.2 million in 2024 (220 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 17% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $8.6 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 | $5.2M | 220 t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 266 t |
| 2022 | $7.9M | 377 t |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 315 t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 199 t |
| 2019 | $5.9M | 315 t |
| 2018 | $7.1M | 426 t |
| 2017 | $8.6M | 643 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports printed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (34%), Turkey (18%), South Korea (13%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+164% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.8M | 34% |
| Turkey | $957K | 18% |
| South Korea | $692K | 13% |
| China | $457K | 8.7% |
| India | $361K | 6.9% |
| United States | $243K | 4.6% |
| Italy | $215K | 4.1% |
| France | $129K | 2.5% |
| Pakistan | $79K | 1.5% |
| Thailand | $72K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.85 per kg, 236% above the world average of $7.10. 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 light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $1.8 million of printed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) in 2024 (61 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were France (32%), United Arab Emirates (14%), United States (9%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $566K | 32% |
| United Arab Emirates | $243K | 14% |
| United States | $156K | 8.9% |
| Romania | $121K | 6.9% |
| Indonesia | $94K | 5.3% |
| Turkey | $79K | 4.5% |
| Canada | $64K | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $52K | 3% |
| Germany | $52K | 3% |
| Japan | $40K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom printed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) imports (HS 5208.59): 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 5208.59: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, printed, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5208.5, weighing not more than 200g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of printed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported printed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 220 tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 186 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply printed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) to the United Kingdom?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Turkey (18%) and South Korea (13%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 164% on the year.
What is the average import price of printed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.85 per kg in 2024, 236% above the world average of $7.10 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of printed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.6 million in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, a fall of 39%. The peak was 2017 at $8.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export printed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, the United Arab Emirates and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for printed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves)?
The HS code for printed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) is subheading 5208.59. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom, so the importers and exporters behind these totals are visible by name, shipment by shipment. Ask for a live look at your product.
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