Silk scarves and shawls imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $20.5 million of silk scarves and shawls in 2024 (234 tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 197 countries. That is 11% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $37.0 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 | $20.5M | 235 t |
| 2023 | $23.2M | 145 t |
| 2022 | $26.9M | 175 t |
| 2021 | $21.6M | 131 t |
| 2020 | $21.3M | 108 t |
| 2019 | $32.8M | 292 t |
| 2018 | $37.0M | 212 t |
| 2017 | $34.0M | 375 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports silk scarves and shawls from
Most of the value came from Italy (36%), France (34%), India (17%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $7.5M | 36% |
| France | $7.0M | 34% |
| India | $3.4M | 17% |
| China | $1.7M | 8.1% |
| Israel | $139K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $93K | 0.5% |
| Switzerland | $83K | 0.4% |
| Ireland | $58K | 0.3% |
| Hong Kong | $45K | 0.2% |
| Vietnam | $44K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $87.57 per kg, 51% below the world average of $177.39, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Silk scarves and shawls exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $5.8 million of silk scarves and shawls in 2024 (13 tonnes). It ranks 8th of 145 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were United States (22%), Macao (19%), France (9%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+132% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.2M | 22% |
| Macao | $1.1M | 20% |
| France | $540K | 9.4% |
| Italy | $469K | 8.1% |
| South Korea | $345K | 6% |
| Japan | $245K | 4.3% |
| Germany | $180K | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $138K | 2.4% |
| Switzerland | $133K | 2.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $119K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom silk scarves and shawls imports (HS 6214.10): 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 6214.10: Shawls, scarves, mufflers, mantillas, veils and the like: of silk or silk waste (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of silk scarves and shawls imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported silk scarves and shawls worth $20.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 234 tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 197 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply silk scarves and shawls to the United Kingdom?
Italy was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($7.5 million), followed by France (34%) and India (17%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 295% on the year.
What is the average import price of silk scarves and shawls per kg?
The average declared import value was about $87.57 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $177.39 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of silk scarves and shawls to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $34.0 million in 2017 to $20.5 million in 2024, a fall of 40%. The peak was 2018 at $37.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export silk scarves and shawls?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $5.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Macao and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $14.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for silk scarves and shawls?
The HS code for silk scarves and shawls is subheading 6214.10. It sits in HS chapter 62 (apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6214 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for the United Kingdom reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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