Twisted combed superfine cotton yarn imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported twisted combed superfine cotton yarn worth $4.2 million (160 tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 77 countries. Value fell 48% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $8.0 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 | $4.2M | 160 t |
| 2023 | $8.0M | 345 t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 225 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 85 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 184 t |
| 2019 | $970K | 60 t |
| 2018 | $394K | 23 t |
| 2017 | $853K | 65 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports twisted combed superfine cotton yarn from
India alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.21 per kg, 232% above the world average of $7.90. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom twisted combed superfine cotton yarn imports (HS 5205.47): 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 5205.47: Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, 106.37 to 83.33 decitex (95 to 120 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of twisted combed superfine cotton yarn imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported twisted combed superfine cotton yarn worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 160 tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 77 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply twisted combed superfine cotton yarn to the United Kingdom?
India was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Germany (40%) and Italy (6%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 54% on the year.
What is the average import price of twisted combed superfine cotton yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.21 per kg in 2024, 232% above the world average of $7.90 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 superfine cotton yarn to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $852 thousand in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 393%. The peak was 2023 at $8.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for twisted combed superfine cotton yarn?
The HS code for twisted combed superfine cotton yarn is subheading 5205.47. 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?
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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