Twisted combed ultra-fine cotton yarn imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported twisted combed ultra-fine cotton yarn worth $6.4 million (285 tonnes). It ranks 7th of 110 countries for imports of this product. That is 53% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $16.4 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 | $6.4M | 285 t |
| 2023 | $13.5M | 590 t |
| 2022 | $16.4M | 753 t |
| 2021 | $11.0M | 622 t |
| 2020 | $9.6M | 465 t |
| 2019 | $10.9M | 686 t |
| 2018 | $14.1M | 671 t |
| 2017 | $13.4M | 873 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports twisted combed ultra-fine cotton yarn from
Egypt alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+77% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $3.3M | 51% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 25% |
| India | $1.3M | 20% |
| Germany | $221K | 3.5% |
| China | $45K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $34K | 0.5% |
| Austria | $8K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $6K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $3K | 0.1% |
| United States | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.50 per kg, 95% above the world average of $11.54. 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.
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The shipment records behind United Kingdom twisted combed ultra-fine cotton yarn imports (HS 5205.48): 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 5205.48: Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of combed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, less than 83.33 decitex (exceeding 120 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of twisted combed ultra-fine cotton yarn imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported twisted combed ultra-fine cotton yarn worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 285 tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 110 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply twisted combed ultra-fine cotton yarn to the United Kingdom?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by Italy (24%) and India (20%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 420% on the year.
What is the average import price of twisted combed ultra-fine cotton yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.50 per kg in 2024, 95% above the world average of $11.54 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of twisted combed ultra-fine cotton yarn to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.4 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, a fall of 52%. The peak was 2022 at $16.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for twisted combed ultra-fine cotton yarn?
The HS code for twisted combed ultra-fine cotton yarn is subheading 5205.48. 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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