Synthetic men's trousers imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $440.0 million of synthetic men's trousers in 2024 (17.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 217 countries for imports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. 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 | $440.0M | 17.3K t |
| 2023 | $429.4M | 16.4K t |
| 2022 | $463.8M | 18.4K t |
| 2021 | $350.7M | 15.3K t |
| 2020 | $337.2M | 15.5K t |
| 2019 | $415.1M | 19.4K t |
| 2018 | $400.4M | 14.2K t |
| 2017 | $365.9M | 19.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports synthetic men's trousers from
The largest suppliers were China (25%), Bangladesh (23%), Vietnam (13%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $109.9M | 25% |
| Bangladesh | $102.6M | 23% |
| Vietnam | $58.9M | 13% |
| Cambodia | $24.9M | 5.7% |
| Pakistan | $21.2M | 4.8% |
| Sri Lanka | $12.8M | 2.9% |
| Indonesia | $9.6M | 2.2% |
| Myanmar | $9.0M | 2% |
| Germany | $8.9M | 2% |
| Jordan | $6.6M | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $25.48 per kg, close to the world average of $29.03.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Synthetic men's trousers exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of synthetic men's trousers by the United Kingdom reached $35.1 million in 2024 (594 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (21%), China (18%), Ireland (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $7.2M | 21% |
| China | $6.4M | 18% |
| Ireland | $2.7M | 7.6% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 5.8% |
| France | $1.9M | 5.3% |
| Bangladesh | $1.8M | 5% |
| United States | $1.7M | 4.8% |
| South Korea | $1.3M | 3.7% |
| Belgium | $886K | 2.5% |
| Spain | $655K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom synthetic men's trousers imports (HS 6203.43): 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 6203.43: Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic men's trousers imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported synthetic men's trousers worth $440.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 217 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic men's trousers to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($109.9 million), followed by Bangladesh (23%) and Vietnam (13%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 92 supplier countries in total. Cambodia grew fastest among the top ten, up 28% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic men's trousers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $25.48 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $29.03 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of synthetic men's trousers to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $365.9 million in 2017 to $440.0 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. The peak was 2022 at $463.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $400.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export synthetic men's trousers?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $35.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, China and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $404.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic men's trousers?
The HS code for synthetic men's trousers is subheading 6203.43. 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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