Unbleached medium plain cotton fabric imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of unbleached medium plain cotton fabric by the United Kingdom reached $4.6 million in 2024 (819 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 23% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $7.8 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 | $4.6M | 819 t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $6.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $7.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $7.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $7.3M | 1.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports unbleached medium plain cotton fabric from
Pakistan alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+924% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $2.8M | 61% |
| India | $605K | 13% |
| Germany | $503K | 11% |
| Belgium | $149K | 3.3% |
| China | $128K | 2.8% |
| Indonesia | $104K | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $93K | 2% |
| Uzbekistan | $63K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $32K | 0.7% |
| Portugal | $22K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.59 per kg, 32% above the world average of $4.23. 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 medium plain cotton fabric exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $1.5 million of unbleached medium plain cotton fabric in 2024 (92 tonnes). Italy alone took 58% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $842K | 58% |
| Netherlands | $142K | 9.7% |
| China | $81K | 5.6% |
| Morocco | $74K | 5.1% |
| United States | $67K | 4.6% |
| France | $51K | 3.5% |
| Romania | $45K | 3.1% |
| Japan | $26K | 1.8% |
| Kuwait | $25K | 1.7% |
| Portugal | $11K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom unbleached medium plain cotton fabric imports (HS 5208.12): 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 5208.12: Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, unbleached, plain weave, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of unbleached medium plain cotton fabric imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported unbleached medium plain cotton fabric worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 819 tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 167 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply unbleached medium plain cotton fabric to the United Kingdom?
Pakistan was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by India (13%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 924% on the year.
What is the average import price of unbleached medium plain cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.59 per kg in 2024, 32% above the world average of $4.23 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of unbleached medium plain cotton fabric to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.3 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, a fall of 37%. The peak was 2019 at $7.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export unbleached medium plain cotton fabric?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, the Netherlands and China. 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 medium plain cotton fabric?
The HS code for unbleached medium plain cotton fabric is subheading 5208.12. 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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