Synthetic fibre neckties imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of synthetic fibre neckties by the United Kingdom reached $6.9 million in 2024 (259 tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 196 countries. That is 19% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $10.5 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 | $6.9M | 259 t |
| 2023 | $8.5M | 292 t |
| 2022 | $10.5M | 342 t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 171 t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 167 t |
| 2019 | $8.5M | 352 t |
| 2018 | $9.1M | 402 t |
| 2017 | $10.4M | 507 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports synthetic fibre neckties from
China alone supplied 86% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.0M | 86% |
| Ireland | $184K | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $137K | 2% |
| Italy | $135K | 1.9% |
| Vietnam | $131K | 1.9% |
| Bangladesh | $127K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $88K | 1.3% |
| Pakistan | $38K | 0.5% |
| France | $20K | 0.3% |
| Sweden | $20K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.83 per kg, close to the world average of $26.00.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Synthetic fibre neckties exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported synthetic fibre neckties worth $1.5 million (28 tonnes). It ranks 5th of 120 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were China (19%), Netherlands (18%), Ireland (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $286K | 20% |
| Netherlands | $270K | 18% |
| Ireland | $142K | 9.7% |
| France | $134K | 9.1% |
| United States | $79K | 5.4% |
| Bangladesh | $72K | 4.9% |
| Singapore | $60K | 4.1% |
| Canada | $44K | 3% |
| Germany | $44K | 3% |
| Vietnam | $41K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom synthetic fibre neckties imports (HS 6215.20): 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 6215.20: Ties, bow ties and cravats: of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic fibre neckties imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported synthetic fibre neckties worth $6.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 259 tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 196 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic fibre neckties to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by Ireland (3%) and Turkey (2%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 26% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic fibre neckties per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.83 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $26.00 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of synthetic fibre neckties to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.4 million in 2017 to $6.9 million in 2024, a fall of 33%. The peak was 2022 at $10.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export synthetic fibre neckties?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, the Netherlands and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic fibre neckties?
The HS code for synthetic fibre neckties is subheading 6215.20. 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 6215 page.
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