Women's knit briefs (other fibres) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $5.2 million of women's knit briefs (other fibres) in 2024 (252 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. That is 21% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $15.4 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 | $5.2M | 252 t |
| 2023 | $6.6M | 174 t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 214 t |
| 2021 | $9.1M | 249 t |
| 2020 | $11.5M | 320 t |
| 2019 | $13.4M | 451 t |
| 2018 | $15.4M | 549 t |
| 2017 | $11.0M | 383 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports women's knit briefs (other fibres) from
Most of the value came from Sri Lanka (29%), India (23%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+319% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | $1.5M | 29% |
| India | $1.2M | 23% |
| China | $792K | 15% |
| Cambodia | $313K | 6% |
| Vietnam | $242K | 4.6% |
| Bangladesh | $201K | 3.9% |
| Turkey | $186K | 3.6% |
| Thailand | $134K | 2.6% |
| Germany | $113K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $101K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.65 per kg, close to the world average of $18.80.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Women's knit briefs (other fibres) exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported women's knit briefs (other fibres) worth $1.0 million (15 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Ireland (26%), Australia (19%), Singapore (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Denmark grew fastest (+876% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $263K | 26% |
| Australia | $187K | 19% |
| Singapore | $143K | 14% |
| Denmark | $86K | 8.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $62K | 6.2% |
| France | $43K | 4.3% |
| Netherlands | $33K | 3.3% |
| Cambodia | $27K | 2.7% |
| Hong Kong | $18K | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $16K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom women's knit briefs (other fibres) imports (HS 6108.29): 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 6108.29: Briefs and panties: women's or girls', of textile materials (other than cotton or man-made fibres), knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of women's knit briefs (other fibres) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported women's knit briefs (other fibres) worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 252 tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 189 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply women's knit briefs (other fibres) to the United Kingdom?
Sri Lanka was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by India (23%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 319% on the year.
What is the average import price of women's knit briefs (other fibres) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.65 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $18.80 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of women's knit briefs (other fibres) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.0 million in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, a fall of 52%. The peak was 2018 at $15.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export women's knit briefs (other fibres)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Australia and Singapore. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for women's knit briefs (other fibres)?
The HS code for women's knit briefs (other fibres) is subheading 6108.29. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6108 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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