🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of textile rags and scrap: 2024 trade data
Imports of textile rags and scrap by the United Kingdom reached $11.4 million in 2024 (12.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 13% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $14.3 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of textile rags and scrap by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11.4M | 12.8K t |
| 2023 | $13.2M | 11.4K t |
| 2022 | $14.3M | 12.1K t |
| 2021 | $9.0M | 9.3K t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 8.2K t |
| 2019 | $11.1M | 9.5K t |
| 2018 | $10.9M | 9.0K t |
| 2017 | $11.1M | 9.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports textile rags and scrap from
Most of the value came from China (21%), Pakistan (13%), Netherlands (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%. Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $2.4M | 21% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $1.5M | 13% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $1.3M | 12% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $954K | 8.3% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $864K | 7.6% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $597K | 5.2% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $461K | 4% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $453K | 4% |
| 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic | $409K | 3.6% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $308K | 2.7% |
Types of textile rags and scrap under HS 6310
| 6310.10 | Rags: used or new, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or cables, of textile materials: sorted | 58% |
| 6310.90 | Rags: used or new, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or cables, of textile materials: other than… | 43% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6310.
Average import price of textile rags and scrap
The average declared value was about $0.89 per kg, 56% above the world average of $0.57. 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.
The United Kingdom also exports textile rags and scrap
Exports of textile rags and scrap by the United Kingdom reached $8.4 million in 2024 (12.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were India (33%), Sweden (14%), Germany (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Sweden grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | $2.8M | 33% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $1.1M | 14% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $752K | 8.9% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $659K | 7.8% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $578K | 6.9% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $234K | 2.8% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $169K | 2% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $151K | 1.8% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $150K | 1.8% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $149K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
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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 6310: Rags; used or new, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or cables, of textile materials.
Textile rags and scrap trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of textile rags and scrap imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported textile rags and scrap worth $11.4 million in 2024 (12.8 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import textile rags and scrap from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (21%), Pakistan (13%), Netherlands (12%).
What is the average import price of textile rags and scrap in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $0.89 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.57 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export textile rags and scrap?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported textile rags and scrap worth $8.4 million in 2024, mainly to India, Sweden, Germany.
What is the HS code for textile rags and scrap?
Textile rags and scrap falls under HS heading 6310 (Rags; used or new, scrap twine, cordage, rope and cables and worn out articles of twine, cordage, rope or cables, of tex). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading textile rags and scrap with the United Kingdom?
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