Synthetic hosiery without soles imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of synthetic hosiery without soles by the United Kingdom reached $164.1 million in 2024 (11.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 210 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $164.1M | 11.9K t |
| 2023 | $161.0M | 11.3K t |
| 2022 | $171.0M | 11.0K t |
| 2021 | $117.4M | 7.5K t |
| 2020 | $97.8M | 5.9K t |
| 2019 | $129.5M | 9.1K t |
| 2018 | $137.0M | 9.8K t |
| 2017 | $131.6M | 11.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports synthetic hosiery without soles from
China alone supplied 67% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $109.7M | 67% |
| Turkey | $18.3M | 11% |
| Italy | $3.6M | 2.2% |
| Ireland | $3.1M | 1.9% |
| Pakistan | $3.0M | 1.9% |
| Germany | $3.0M | 1.9% |
| Portugal | $2.5M | 1.6% |
| France | $2.1M | 1.3% |
| Bulgaria | $2.1M | 1.3% |
| Myanmar | $1.9M | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.78 per kg, close to the world average of $13.27.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Synthetic hosiery without soles exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $10.4 million of synthetic hosiery without soles in 2024 (334 tonnes). Most of it went to Ireland (14%), Netherlands (11%), United States (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 34%. Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest (+80% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $1.4M | 14% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 11% |
| United States | $971K | 9.3% |
| Belgium | $845K | 8.1% |
| Poland | $650K | 6.2% |
| Germany | $634K | 6.1% |
| France | $615K | 5.9% |
| Czech Republic | $446K | 4.3% |
| Spain | $301K | 2.9% |
| South Korea | $255K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom synthetic hosiery without soles imports (HS 6115.96): 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 6115.96: Hosiery and footwear: without applied soles, of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted (excluding graduated compression hosiery, panty hose, tights, full or knee-length hosiery measuring per single yarn less than 67 decitex).
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic hosiery without soles imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported synthetic hosiery without soles worth $164.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 210 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic hosiery without soles to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($109.7 million), followed by Turkey (11%) and Italy (2%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 63 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 27% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic hosiery without soles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.78 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $13.27 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of synthetic hosiery without soles to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $131.6 million in 2017 to $164.1 million in 2024, an increase of 25%. The peak was 2022 at $171.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $138.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export synthetic hosiery without soles?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $10.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, the Netherlands and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $153.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic hosiery without soles?
The HS code for synthetic hosiery without soles is subheading 6115.96. 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.
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