Unbleached synthetic knit fabric imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported unbleached synthetic knit fabric worth $9.4 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 13% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $16.9 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 | $9.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $10.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $11.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $16.3M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $13.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $12.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $16.9M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $15.5M | 3.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports unbleached synthetic knit fabric from
Most of the value came from Turkey (39%), France (20%), China (18%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+219% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $3.7M | 40% |
| France | $1.9M | 20% |
| China | $1.7M | 18% |
| Belgium | $745K | 7.9% |
| Italy | $565K | 6% |
| Netherlands | $365K | 3.9% |
| Romania | $123K | 1.3% |
| United States | $74K | 0.8% |
| Egypt | $42K | 0.5% |
| Poland | $41K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.10 per kg, close to the world average of $4.64.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Unbleached synthetic knit fabric exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported unbleached synthetic knit fabric worth $4.2 million (272 tonnes). Most of it went to United States (38%), Thailand (21%), Poland (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Costa Rica grew fastest (+202% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.6M | 38% |
| Thailand | $887K | 21% |
| Poland | $526K | 13% |
| Costa Rica | $449K | 11% |
| China | $213K | 5.1% |
| Ireland | $155K | 3.7% |
| Malaysia | $36K | 0.9% |
| Sweden | $34K | 0.8% |
| Slovakia | $34K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $33K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom unbleached synthetic knit fabric imports (HS 6006.31): 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 6006.31: Fabrics: knitted or crocheted fabrics, other than those of headings 60.01 to 60.04, of synthetic fibres, unbleached or bleached.
Common questions
What is the value of unbleached synthetic knit fabric imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported unbleached synthetic knit fabric worth $9.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 172 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply unbleached synthetic knit fabric to the United Kingdom?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by France (20%) and China (18%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 219% on the year.
What is the average import price of unbleached synthetic knit fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.10 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $4.64 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of unbleached synthetic knit fabric to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.5 million in 2017 to $9.4 million in 2024, a fall of 39%. The peak was 2018 at $16.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export unbleached synthetic knit fabric?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $4.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Thailand and Poland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for unbleached synthetic knit fabric?
The HS code for unbleached synthetic knit fabric is subheading 6006.31. 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?
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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