Wide elastic knit fabric exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of wide elastic knit fabric by the United Kingdom reached $4.9 million in 2024 (239 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 99% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $13.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.9M | 239 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 220 t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 339 t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 309 t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 491 t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 561 t |
| 2018 | $13.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $7.6M | 773 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports wide elastic knit fabric to
Morocco alone took 64% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Denmark grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $3.1M | 64% |
| Tunisia | $860K | 18% |
| Romania | $301K | 6.2% |
| Denmark | $289K | 5.9% |
| China | $52K | 1.1% |
| Japan | $49K | 1% |
| Sri Lanka | $48K | 1% |
| North Macedonia | $38K | 0.8% |
| Argentina | $26K | 0.5% |
| Ireland | $24K | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.49 per kg, 156% above the world average of $8.00. 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.
Wide elastic knit fabric imports to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom imported $2.7 million of wide elastic knit fabric in 2024 (660 tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 65% |
| South Korea | $348K | 13% |
| Italy | $150K | 5.7% |
| Netherlands | $139K | 5.2% |
| Vietnam | $100K | 3.8% |
| Poland | $63K | 2.4% |
| France | $29K | 1.1% |
| Hong Kong | $24K | 0.9% |
| India | $17K | 0.6% |
| Czech Republic | $13K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom wide elastic knit fabric exports (HS 6004.90): 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 6004.90: Fabrics: knitted or crocheted, other than those of heading 60.01, of a width exceeding 30 cm, containing by weight 5% or more of elastomeric yarn or rubber thread,.
Common questions
What is the value of wide elastic knit fabric exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported wide elastic knit fabric worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 239 tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 106 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 99% on 2023.
Which countries buy wide elastic knit fabric from the United Kingdom?
Morocco was the largest buyer with 64% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Tunisia (18%) and Romania (6%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 42 buyer countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 505% on the year.
What is the average export price of wide elastic knit fabric per kg?
The average declared export value was about $20.49 per kg in 2024, 156% above the world average of $8.00 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of wide elastic knit fabric from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $7.6 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, a fall of 36%. The peak was 2018 at $13.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import wide elastic knit fabric?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, South Korea and Italy. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for wide elastic knit fabric?
The HS code for wide elastic knit fabric is subheading 6004.90. It sits in HS chapter 60 (fabrics; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6004 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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