Unbleached heavy twill cotton fabric imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of unbleached heavy twill cotton fabric by the United Kingdom reached $2.8 million in 2024 (794 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 19% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $8.4 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 | $2.8M | 794 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 916 t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 982 t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 762 t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $6.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $8.4M | 2.1K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports unbleached heavy twill cotton fabric from
Pakistan alone supplied 83% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $2.3M | 83% |
| India | $337K | 12% |
| Italy | $43K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $43K | 1.5% |
| United States | $43K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $9K | 0.3% |
| China | $8K | 0.3% |
| Portugal | $6K | 0.2% |
| Japan | $3K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.57 per kg, 25% below the world average of $4.75, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 heavy twill cotton fabric imports (HS 5209.12): 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 5209.12: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, unbleached, 3-thread or 4-thread twill, including cross twill, weighing more than 200g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of unbleached heavy twill cotton fabric imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported unbleached heavy twill cotton fabric worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 794 tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 136 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply unbleached heavy twill cotton fabric to the United Kingdom?
Pakistan was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by India (12%) and Italy (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 930% on the year.
What is the average import price of unbleached heavy twill cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.57 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $4.75 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of unbleached heavy twill cotton fabric to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.4 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, a fall of 66%. The peak was 2017 at $8.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for unbleached heavy twill cotton fabric?
The HS code for unbleached heavy twill cotton fabric is subheading 5209.12. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5209 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.
Same product, other countries
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