Synthetic men's suits imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of synthetic men's suits by the United Kingdom reached $20.1 million in 2024 (597 tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 187 countries. Value fell 30% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $34.3 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 | $20.1M | 597 t |
| 2023 | $28.9M | 819 t |
| 2022 | $34.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $15.2M | 357 t |
| 2020 | $13.7M | 475 t |
| 2019 | $25.1M | 870 t |
| 2018 | $22.8M | 870 t |
| 2017 | $23.6M | 1.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports synthetic men's suits from
Most of the value came from China (43%), Bangladesh (21%), Turkey (9%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.6M | 43% |
| Bangladesh | $4.2M | 21% |
| Turkey | $1.8M | 9.1% |
| Vietnam | $1.4M | 7.1% |
| India | $858K | 4.3% |
| Pakistan | $692K | 3.4% |
| Morocco | $551K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $445K | 2.2% |
| Bulgaria | $298K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $247K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $33.74 per kg, close to the world average of $34.18.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Synthetic men's suits exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported synthetic men's suits worth $6.5 million (231 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Bahrain (42%), Ireland (23%), China (11%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $2.7M | 42% |
| Ireland | $1.5M | 23% |
| China | $726K | 11% |
| Netherlands | $249K | 3.8% |
| Germany | $246K | 3.8% |
| India | $163K | 2.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $133K | 2% |
| United States | $108K | 1.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $87K | 1.3% |
| Hungary | $75K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom synthetic men's suits imports (HS 6203.12): 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 6203.12: Suits: men's or boys', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic men's suits imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported synthetic men's suits worth $20.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 597 tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 187 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic men's suits to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($8.6 million), followed by Bangladesh (21%) and Turkey (9%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Bulgaria grew fastest among the top ten, up 27% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic men's suits per kg?
The average declared import value was about $33.74 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $34.18 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 men's suits to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.6 million in 2017 to $20.1 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2022 at $34.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export synthetic men's suits?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $6.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bahrain, Ireland and China. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $13.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic men's suits?
The HS code for synthetic men's suits is subheading 6203.12. 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 6203 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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