Wool pile fabric exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported wool pile fabric worth $19.9 million (512 tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 77 countries. Value fell 5% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19.9M | 512 t |
| 2023 | $21.0M | 542 t |
| 2022 | $13.0M | 542 t |
| 2021 | $16.1M | 598 t |
| 2020 | $13.5M | 468 t |
| 2019 | $19.0M | 637 t |
| 2018 | $20.7M | 748 t |
| 2017 | $19.1M | 675 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports wool pile fabric to
The largest buyer markets were France (19%), China (17%), United States (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+70% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $3.9M | 19% |
| China | $3.4M | 17% |
| United States | $3.3M | 16% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 9.5% |
| Australia | $1.6M | 7.8% |
| Canada | $1.0M | 5.2% |
| Turkey | $748K | 3.8% |
| Poland | $636K | 3.2% |
| Czech Republic | $484K | 2.4% |
| Ireland | $461K | 2.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $38.93 per kg, 45% above the world average of $26.86. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Wool pile fabric imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of wool pile fabric by the United Kingdom reached $15.6 million in 2024 (741 tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 134 countries. Lithuania alone supplied 74% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | $11.6M | 74% |
| Belgium | $1.2M | 7.9% |
| Italy | $825K | 5.3% |
| Netherlands | $788K | 5.1% |
| Germany | $452K | 2.9% |
| Turkey | $185K | 1.2% |
| France | $129K | 0.8% |
| United States | $92K | 0.6% |
| Australia | $75K | 0.5% |
| Ireland | $58K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom wool pile fabric exports (HS 5801.10): 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 5801.10: Fabrics: woven pile, of wool or fine animal hair, other than fabrics of heading no. 5802 or 5806.
Common questions
What is the value of wool pile fabric exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported wool pile fabric worth $19.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 512 tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 77 countries worldwide, with 22% of world exports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy wool pile fabric from the United Kingdom?
France was the largest buyer with 19% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by China (17%) and the United States (16%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 59 buyer countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 70% on the year.
What is the average export price of wool pile fabric per kg?
The average declared export value was about $38.93 per kg in 2024, 45% above the world average of $26.86 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of wool pile fabric from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $19.1 million in 2017 to $19.9 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2023 at $21.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import wool pile fabric?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $15.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Lithuania, Belgium and Italy. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for wool pile fabric?
The HS code for wool pile fabric is subheading 5801.10. It sits in HS chapter 58 (fabrics; special woven fabrics, tufted textile fabrics, lace, tapestries, trimmings, embroidery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5801 page.
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