Wool knit sweater imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of wool knit sweater by the United Kingdom reached $221.9 million in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 200 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $293.3 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 | $221.9M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $223.7M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $235.6M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $211.3M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $216.6M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $287.8M | 7.1K t |
| 2018 | $293.3M | 5.0K t |
| 2017 | $278.4M | 5.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports wool knit sweater from
The largest suppliers were China (35%), Italy (19%), Bangladesh (8%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $78.2M | 35% |
| Italy | $42.2M | 19% |
| Bangladesh | $16.8M | 7.6% |
| France | $10.0M | 4.5% |
| Cambodia | $8.0M | 3.6% |
| Turkey | $7.9M | 3.6% |
| Vietnam | $7.1M | 3.2% |
| Ireland | $5.5M | 2.5% |
| Romania | $5.1M | 2.3% |
| Portugal | $4.4M | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $63.25 per kg, close to the world average of $76.25.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Wool knit sweater exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $64.4 million of wool knit sweater in 2024 (446 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (13%), Italy (12%), France (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest (+208% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $8.6M | 13% |
| Italy | $7.5M | 12% |
| France | $6.9M | 11% |
| Japan | $5.9M | 9.1% |
| Ireland | $4.5M | 7% |
| United States | $4.4M | 6.8% |
| Germany | $4.3M | 6.7% |
| South Korea | $3.0M | 4.6% |
| Hong Kong | $2.7M | 4.1% |
| Belgium | $1.7M | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom wool knit sweater imports (HS 6110.11): 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 6110.11: Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: knitted or crocheted, of wool or fine animal hair.
Common questions
What is the value of wool knit sweater imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported wool knit sweater worth $221.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 200 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply wool knit sweater to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($78.2 million), followed by Italy (19%) and Bangladesh (8%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 82 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 44% on the year.
What is the average import price of wool knit sweater per kg?
The average declared import value was about $63.25 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $76.25 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of wool knit sweater to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $278.4 million in 2017 to $221.9 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2018 at $293.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $246.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export wool knit sweater?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $64.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Italy and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $157.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for wool knit sweater?
The HS code for wool knit sweater is subheading 6110.11. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6110 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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