Unbleached light plain cotton fabric imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported unbleached light plain cotton fabric worth $3.7 million (634 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, 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 | $3.7M | 634 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 577 t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 539 t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 608 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 482 t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 698 t |
| 2018 | $6.8M | 684 t |
| 2017 | $8.5M | 1.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports unbleached light plain cotton fabric from
Most of the value came from India (33%), Pakistan (29%), Egypt (29%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.2M | 33% |
| Pakistan | $1.1M | 29% |
| Egypt | $1.1M | 29% |
| Belgium | $62K | 1.7% |
| Czech Republic | $51K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $46K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $38K | 1% |
| United States | $29K | 0.8% |
| China | $24K | 0.7% |
| Japan | $17K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.90 per kg, 20% below the world average of $7.40, 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.
Unbleached light plain cotton fabric exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $684 thousand of unbleached light plain cotton fabric in 2024 (21 tonnes). Most of it went to Netherlands (23%), South Korea (20%), Croatia (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 50%. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+516% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $155K | 23% |
| South Korea | $138K | 20% |
| Croatia | $46K | 6.8% |
| Germany | $41K | 6% |
| Italy | $39K | 5.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $31K | 4.5% |
| United States | $28K | 4% |
| Ireland | $19K | 2.8% |
| Egypt | $17K | 2.5% |
| Switzerland | $17K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom unbleached light plain cotton fabric imports (HS 5208.11): 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 5208.11: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, unbleached, plain weave, weighing not more than 100g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of unbleached light plain cotton fabric imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported unbleached light plain cotton fabric worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 634 tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 175 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply unbleached light plain cotton fabric to the United Kingdom?
India was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Pakistan (29%) and Egypt (29%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 954% on the year.
What is the average import price of unbleached light plain cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.90 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $7.40 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of unbleached light plain cotton fabric to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.5 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, a fall of 56%. The peak was 2017 at $8.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export unbleached light plain cotton fabric?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $684 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, South Korea and Croatia. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for unbleached light plain cotton fabric?
The HS code for unbleached light plain cotton fabric is subheading 5208.11. It sits in HS chapter 52 (cotton). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom, so the importers and exporters behind these totals are visible by name, shipment by shipment. Ask for a live look at your product.
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