Twisted combed fine cotton yarn imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of twisted combed fine cotton yarn by the United Kingdom reached $3.8 million in 2024 (270 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 5% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average.
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 | $3.8M | 270 t |
| 2023 | $3.6M | 575 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 137 t |
| 2021 | $886K | 91 t |
| 2020 | $906K | 67 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 107 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 137 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 96 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports twisted combed fine cotton yarn from
One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.12 per kg, 158% above the world average of $5.47. 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.
Twisted combed fine cotton yarn exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $1.3 million of twisted combed fine cotton yarn in 2024 (58 tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 50 countries. Saudi Arabia alone took 99% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.3M | 99% |
| Chile | $4K | 0.3% |
| Czech Republic | $3K | 0.3% |
| Australia | $2K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $2K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom twisted combed fine cotton yarn imports (HS 5205.44): 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 5205.44: Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, 192.30 to 125 decitex (53 to 80 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of twisted combed fine cotton yarn imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported twisted combed fine cotton yarn worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 270 tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 88 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply twisted combed fine cotton yarn to the United Kingdom?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Italy (18%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 438% on the year.
What is the average import price of twisted combed fine cotton yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.12 per kg in 2024, 158% above the world average of $5.47 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of twisted combed fine cotton yarn to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 154%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export twisted combed fine cotton yarn?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Chile and the Czech Republic. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for twisted combed fine cotton yarn?
The HS code for twisted combed fine cotton yarn is subheading 5205.44. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5205 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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