Twisted medium cotton yarn imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported twisted medium cotton yarn worth $2.6 million (766 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 4% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.6M | 766 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 682 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 706 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 343 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 329 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 426 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 560 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 452 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports twisted medium cotton yarn from
The largest suppliers were Pakistan (48%), Uzbekistan (19%), Belgium (16%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+270% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $1.3M | 49% |
| Uzbekistan | $481K | 19% |
| Belgium | $410K | 16% |
| India | $133K | 5.1% |
| Portugal | $83K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $75K | 2.9% |
| Greece | $67K | 2.6% |
| Spain | $30K | 1.2% |
| Poland | $16K | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | $12K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.37 per kg, close to the world average of $3.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Twisted medium cotton yarn exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported twisted medium cotton yarn worth $1.6 million (210 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Lithuania accounted for 92% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Lithuania grew fastest (+368% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | $1.4M | 92% |
| Norway | $94K | 6% |
| Germany | $19K | 1.2% |
| Tunisia | $8K | 0.5% |
| Hong Kong | $2K | 0.1% |
| France | $2K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $1K | 0% |
| Ireland | $1K | 0% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom twisted medium cotton yarn imports (HS 5205.32): 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 5205.32: Cotton yarn: (not sewing thread), multiple or cabled, of uncombed fibres, 85% or more by weight of cotton, 714.28 to 232.56 decitex (15 to 43 metric number) per single yarn, not for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of twisted medium cotton yarn imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported twisted medium cotton yarn worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 766 tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 116 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply twisted medium cotton yarn to the United Kingdom?
Pakistan was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Uzbekistan (19%) and Belgium (16%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Lithuania grew fastest among the top ten, up 322% on the year.
What is the average import price of twisted medium cotton yarn per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.37 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $3.07 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of twisted medium cotton yarn to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 51%. The peak was 2022 at $2.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export twisted medium cotton yarn?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Lithuania, Norway and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $1.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for twisted medium cotton yarn?
The HS code for twisted medium cotton yarn is subheading 5205.32. 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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