Unbleached cotton knit fabric imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $2.5 million of unbleached cotton knit fabric in 2024 (395 tonnes). Value rose 45% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $8.5 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 | $2.5M | 395 t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 324 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 454 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 709 t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $8.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $7.6M | 1.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports unbleached cotton knit fabric from
The largest suppliers were Egypt (43%), India (19%), China (12%).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.21 per kg, close to the world average of $5.53.
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 unbleached cotton knit fabric imports (HS 6006.21): 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 6006.21: Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of cotton, unbleached or bleached.
Common questions
What is the value of unbleached cotton knit fabric imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported unbleached cotton knit fabric worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 395 tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 157 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply unbleached cotton knit fabric to the United Kingdom?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by India (19%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 367% on the year.
What is the average import price of unbleached cotton knit fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.21 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $5.53 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of unbleached cotton knit fabric to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.6 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, a fall of 68%. The peak was 2018 at $8.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for unbleached cotton knit fabric?
The HS code for unbleached cotton knit fabric is subheading 6006.21. It sits in HS chapter 60 (fabrics; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6006 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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