🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of raw silk: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom imported $6.9 million of raw silk in 2024 (31 tonnes). It ranks 8th of 78 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 300% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 41% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of raw silk by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.9M | 31 t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 25 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 31 t |
| 2021 | $1.0M | 34 t |
| 2020 | $743K | 17 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 30 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 26 t |
| 2017 | $623K | 11 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports raw silk from
One supplier dominates: Qatar accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+85% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $5.6M | 81% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $561K | 8.1% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $400K | 5.8% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $368K | 5.3% |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | $12K | 0.2% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $3K | 0% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $0K | 0% |
| 🇳🇴 Norway | $0K | 0% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price of raw silk
The average declared value was about $223.28 per kg, 274% above the world average of $59.76. 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.
The United Kingdom also exports raw silk
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported raw silk worth $5.0 million (0 tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 47 countries. Qatar alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $5.0M | 100% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $5K | 0.1% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $4K | 0.1% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $2K | 0.1% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $2K | 0% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $1K | 0% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $1K | 0% |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | $0K | 0% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
Shipment records are in the platform
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 5002: Raw silk (not thrown).
Raw silk trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of raw silk imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported raw silk worth $6.9 million in 2024 (31 tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import raw silk from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Qatar (81%), China (8%), India (6%).
What is the average import price of raw silk in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $223.28 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $59.76 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export raw silk?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported raw silk worth $5.0 million in 2024, mainly to Qatar, United States, Belgium.
What is the HS code for raw silk?
Raw silk falls under HS heading 5002 (Raw silk (not thrown)). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading raw silk with the United Kingdom?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom with shipment-level records, updated weekly, where you can see the importers and exporters by name.
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