Women's synthetic swimwear imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported women's synthetic swimwear worth $148.4 million (4.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 205 countries. That is 6% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $225.4 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 | $148.4M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $157.1M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $171.3M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $177.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $147.7M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $225.4M | 5.4K t |
| 2018 | $214.6M | 4.9K t |
| 2017 | $205.5M | 5.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports women's synthetic swimwear from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+237% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $81.2M | 55% |
| Cambodia | $10.7M | 7.2% |
| Bangladesh | $8.6M | 5.8% |
| Sri Lanka | $7.9M | 5.3% |
| Morocco | $6.1M | 4.1% |
| Vietnam | $5.8M | 3.9% |
| France | $4.6M | 3.1% |
| Italy | $3.4M | 2.3% |
| Tunisia | $3.1M | 2.1% |
| Germany | $2.7M | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $30.89 per kg, 25% below the world average of $41.43, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Women's synthetic swimwear exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of women's synthetic swimwear by the United Kingdom reached $23.3 million in 2024 (298 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (20%), United States (14%), China (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $4.5M | 20% |
| United States | $3.2M | 14% |
| China | $2.1M | 9.1% |
| Ireland | $1.6M | 6.7% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 6.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.4M | 6% |
| Belgium | $1.2M | 5.1% |
| South Korea | $1.2M | 5% |
| France | $624K | 2.7% |
| Italy | $579K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom women's synthetic swimwear imports (HS 6112.41): 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 6112.41: Swimwear: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of women's synthetic swimwear imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported women's synthetic swimwear worth $148.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 205 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply women's synthetic swimwear to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($81.2 million), followed by Cambodia (7%) and Bangladesh (6%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 76 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 237% on the year.
What is the average import price of women's synthetic swimwear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $30.89 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $41.43 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 synthetic swimwear to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $205.5 million in 2017 to $148.4 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2019 at $225.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $180.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export women's synthetic swimwear?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $23.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, the United States and China. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $125.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for women's synthetic swimwear?
The HS code for women's synthetic swimwear is subheading 6112.41. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6112 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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