Technical men's garments imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of technical men's garments by the United Kingdom reached $137.5 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 213 countries. Value rose 6% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $251.3 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 | $137.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $129.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $184.0M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $227.0M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $194.6M | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $239.5M | 5.1K t |
| 2018 | $191.0M | 6.2K t |
| 2017 | $251.3M | 5.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports technical men's garments from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 68% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $92.9M | 68% |
| Vietnam | $7.7M | 5.6% |
| Italy | $7.1M | 5.2% |
| Bangladesh | $5.5M | 4% |
| Myanmar | $2.9M | 2.1% |
| Germany | $2.9M | 2.1% |
| Greece | $2.7M | 2% |
| Thailand | $1.9M | 1.4% |
| Romania | $1.6M | 1.2% |
| Ukraine | $1.2M | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $60.47 per kg, 109% above the world average of $28.99. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Technical men's garments exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $18.5 million of technical men's garments in 2024 (231 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Romania (13%), Germany (12%), Japan (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 34%. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $2.4M | 13% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 12% |
| Japan | $1.7M | 9% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 6.8% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 6.5% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 6% |
| United States | $1.1M | 5.7% |
| Ireland | $948K | 5.1% |
| France | $866K | 4.7% |
| China | $546K | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom technical men's garments imports (HS 6210.40): 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 6210.40: Garments: men's or boys', n.e.c. in item no. 6210.2, of the fabrics of heading no. 5602, 5603, 5903, 5906 or 5907 (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of technical men's garments imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported technical men's garments worth $137.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 213 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply technical men's garments to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($92.9 million), followed by Vietnam (6%) and Italy (5%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 74 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 661% on the year.
What is the average import price of technical men's garments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $60.47 per kg in 2024, 109% above the world average of $28.99 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of technical men's garments to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $251.3 million in 2017 to $137.5 million in 2024, a fall of 45%. The peak was 2017 at $251.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $194.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export technical men's garments?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $18.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Romania, Germany and Japan. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $119.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for technical men's garments?
The HS code for technical men's garments is subheading 6210.40. 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 6210 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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