Sheer women's hosiery imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sheer women's hosiery by the United Kingdom reached $9.1 million in 2024 (361 tonnes). It ranks 6th of 187 countries for imports of this product. That is 24% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $19.3 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 | $9.1M | 361 t |
| 2023 | $11.9M | 413 t |
| 2022 | $11.5M | 504 t |
| 2021 | $10.3M | 400 t |
| 2020 | $9.3M | 337 t |
| 2019 | $15.5M | 822 t |
| 2018 | $18.0M | 602 t |
| 2017 | $19.3M | 690 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports sheer women's hosiery from
The largest suppliers were China (35%), Italy (25%), Turkey (13%). Among the main suppliers, Cambodia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.2M | 35% |
| Italy | $2.3M | 26% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 13% |
| Pakistan | $376K | 4.2% |
| Germany | $342K | 3.8% |
| Cambodia | $299K | 3.3% |
| Albania | $218K | 2.4% |
| Sweden | $150K | 1.7% |
| Taiwan | $118K | 1.3% |
| Ukraine | $104K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $25.07 per kg, close to the world average of $21.39.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sheer women's hosiery exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported sheer women's hosiery worth $905 thousand (15 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Russia (22%), Denmark (17%), Ireland (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Russia grew fastest (+244% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $202K | 22% |
| Denmark | $151K | 17% |
| Ireland | $66K | 7.3% |
| Germany | $66K | 7.3% |
| Myanmar | $56K | 6.1% |
| France | $51K | 5.7% |
| Netherlands | $42K | 4.6% |
| Sweden | $37K | 4.1% |
| United States | $21K | 2.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $19K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom sheer women's hosiery imports (HS 6115.30): 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 6115.30: Hosiery: women's, full-length or knee-length (other than graduated compression hosiery), measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of sheer women's hosiery imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported sheer women's hosiery worth $9.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 361 tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 187 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply sheer women's hosiery to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Italy (25%) and Turkey (13%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 743% on the year.
What is the average import price of sheer women's hosiery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $25.07 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $21.39 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sheer women's hosiery to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.3 million in 2017 to $9.1 million in 2024, a fall of 53%. The peak was 2017 at $19.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export sheer women's hosiery?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $905 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Denmark and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $8.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for sheer women's hosiery?
The HS code for sheer women's hosiery is subheading 6115.30. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6115 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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