Unbleached light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $3.2 million of unbleached light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) in 2024 (383 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 8% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.3 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 | $3.2M | 383 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 354 t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 598 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 375 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 413 t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 582 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 820 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 408 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports unbleached light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) from
One supplier dominates: Pakistan accounted for 56% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $1.8M | 56% |
| China | $798K | 25% |
| India | $376K | 12% |
| Italy | $60K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $57K | 1.8% |
| United States | $24K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $21K | 0.7% |
| Thailand | $15K | 0.5% |
| Ireland | $15K | 0.5% |
| Switzerland | $11K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.40 per kg, 22% above the world average of $6.88. 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.
Unbleached light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of unbleached light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) by the United Kingdom reached $470 thousand in 2024 (26 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (15%), Portugal (7%), Tunisia (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 29%. Among the main buyer markets, Sri Lanka grew fastest (+480% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $72K | 15% |
| Portugal | $32K | 6.7% |
| Tunisia | $31K | 6.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $28K | 5.8% |
| Germany | $27K | 5.8% |
| Italy | $27K | 5.7% |
| Ireland | $25K | 5.2% |
| Fiji | $23K | 4.9% |
| Sri Lanka | $19K | 4.1% |
| United States | $17K | 3.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom unbleached light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) imports (HS 5208.19): 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 5208.19: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, unbleached, of weaves n.e.c. in item no. 5208.1, weighing not more than 200g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of unbleached light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported unbleached light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 383 tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 176 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply unbleached light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) to the United Kingdom?
Pakistan was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by China (25%) and India (12%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 337% on the year.
What is the average import price of unbleached light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.40 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $6.88 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 woven cotton fabric (other weaves) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2022 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export unbleached light woven cotton fabric (other weaves)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $470 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Portugal and Tunisia. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for unbleached light woven cotton fabric (other weaves)?
The HS code for unbleached light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) is subheading 5208.19. 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?
Shipment-level records for the United Kingdom reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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