Tights of natural materials imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tights of natural materials by the United Kingdom reached $25.4 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 196 countries for imports of this product. That is 17% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $67.1 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 | $25.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $30.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $43.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $57.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $50.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $57.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $56.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $67.1M | 4.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports tights of natural materials from
Most of the value came from Turkey (40%), China (22%), Cambodia (18%). Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest (+140% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $10.3M | 41% |
| China | $5.7M | 22% |
| Cambodia | $4.5M | 18% |
| India | $1.2M | 4.5% |
| Ireland | $937K | 3.7% |
| Italy | $888K | 3.5% |
| Germany | $362K | 1.4% |
| Serbia | $234K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $177K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $160K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.07 per kg, close to the world average of $16.21.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tights of natural materials exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $2.0 million of tights of natural materials in 2024 (66 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Turkey (30%), Ireland (10%), South Korea (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom tights of natural materials imports (HS 6115.29): 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 6115.29: Hosiery: panty hose and tights (other than graduated compression hosiery), of textile materials (other than synthetic fibres), knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of tights of natural materials imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported tights of natural materials worth $25.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 196 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply tights of natural materials to the United Kingdom?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($10.3 million), followed by China (22%) and Cambodia (18%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 140% on the year.
What is the average import price of tights of natural materials per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.07 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $16.21 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tights of natural materials to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $67.1 million in 2017 to $25.4 million in 2024, a fall of 62%. The peak was 2017 at $67.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $48.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export tights of natural materials?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Ireland and South Korea. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $23.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for tights of natural materials?
The HS code for tights of natural materials is subheading 6115.29. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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