🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of women's knit clothing: 2024 trade data
Imports of women's knit clothing by the United Kingdom reached $1.71 billion in 2024 (80.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 223 countries for imports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of women's knit clothing by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.71B | 80.7K t |
| 2023 | $1.70B | 75.6K t |
| 2022 | $2.06B | 87.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.95B | 89.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.63B | 70.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.81B | 78.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.83B | 74.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.82B | 92.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports women's knit clothing from
The largest suppliers were China (23%), Bangladesh (22%), Turkey (10%). Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $399.5M | 23% |
| 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | $384.0M | 22% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $163.9M | 9.6% |
| 🇰🇭 Cambodia | $152.6M | 8.9% |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $82.4M | 4.8% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $76.1M | 4.4% |
| 🇲🇦 Morocco | $75.9M | 4.4% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $62.3M | 3.6% |
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | $54.9M | 3.2% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $49.8M | 2.9% |
Types of women's knit clothing under HS 6104
| 6104.63 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | 28% |
| 6104.62 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | 23% |
| 6104.43 | Dresses: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | 16% |
| 6104.42 | Dresses: women's or girls', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | 7% |
| 6104.69 | Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of textile materials (other than wool or fine animal hair, cotton or… | 5.4% |
| 6104.44 | Dresses: women's or girls', of artificial fibres, knitted or crocheted | 4.2% |
| 6104.53 | Skirts and divided skirts: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | 2.8% |
| 6104.33 | Jackets: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted | 2.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6104.
Average import price of women's knit clothing
The average declared value was about $21.23 per kg, close to the world average of $21.93.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Kingdom also exports women's knit clothing
Exports of women's knit clothing by the United Kingdom reached $243.6 million in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were United States (16%), Netherlands (14%), Vietnam (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest (+163% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $39.0M | 16% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $34.5M | 14% |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $21.2M | 8.7% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $20.9M | 8.6% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $13.1M | 5.4% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $12.7M | 5.2% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $12.3M | 5% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $9.4M | 3.8% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $8.0M | 3.3% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $7.5M | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
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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 6104: Suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (not swimwear), women's or girls', knitted or crocheted.
Women's knit clothing trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of women's knit clothing imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported women's knit clothing worth $1.71 billion in 2024 (80.7 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import women's knit clothing from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (23%), Bangladesh (22%), Turkey (10%).
What is the average import price of women's knit clothing in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $21.23 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $21.93 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export women's knit clothing?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported women's knit clothing worth $243.6 million in 2024, mainly to United States, Netherlands, Vietnam.
What is the HS code for women's knit clothing?
Women's knit clothing falls under HS heading 6104 (Suits, ensembles, jackets, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (not s). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading women's knit clothing with the United Kingdom?
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