Women's swimwear imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of women's swimwear by the United Kingdom reached $16.1 million in 2024 (296 tonnes). It ranks 4th of 192 countries for imports of this product. That is 16% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $23.1 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 | $16.1M | 296 t |
| 2023 | $19.2M | 269 t |
| 2022 | $18.2M | 373 t |
| 2021 | $12.9M | 274 t |
| 2020 | $16.1M | 346 t |
| 2019 | $23.1M | 425 t |
| 2018 | $20.6M | 401 t |
| 2017 | $22.8M | 301 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports women's swimwear from
Most of the value came from China (39%), Portugal (20%), Turkey (6%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+582% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.2M | 39% |
| Portugal | $3.2M | 20% |
| Turkey | $1.0M | 6.4% |
| France | $684K | 4.3% |
| Italy | $669K | 4.2% |
| Indonesia | $631K | 3.9% |
| Ireland | $581K | 3.6% |
| Slovakia | $412K | 2.6% |
| Bangladesh | $290K | 1.8% |
| India | $285K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $54.29 per kg, close to the world average of $46.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Women's swimwear exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of women's swimwear by the United Kingdom reached $4.2 million in 2024 (63 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Belgium (22%), Netherlands (12%), United States (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+267% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $938K | 23% |
| Netherlands | $507K | 12% |
| United States | $424K | 10% |
| Ireland | $357K | 8.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $250K | 6% |
| France | $178K | 4.3% |
| Italy | $136K | 3.3% |
| Germany | $100K | 2.4% |
| Hong Kong | $89K | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $82K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom women's swimwear imports (HS 6211.12): 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 6211.12: Swimwear: women's or girls', (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of women's swimwear imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported women's swimwear worth $16.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 296 tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 192 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply women's swimwear to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($6.2 million), followed by Portugal (20%) and Turkey (6%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 62 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 582% on the year.
What is the average import price of women's swimwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $54.29 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $46.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of women's swimwear to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.8 million in 2017 to $16.1 million in 2024, a fall of 29%. The peak was 2019 at $23.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export women's swimwear?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $4.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, the Netherlands and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $11.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for women's swimwear?
The HS code for women's swimwear is subheading 6211.12. It sits in HS chapter 62 (apparel and clothing accessories; not knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6211 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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