Zipper imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of zipper by the United Kingdom reached $3.8 million in 2024 (129 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 8% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $6.8 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 | $3.8M | 129 t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 128 t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 171 t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 258 t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 205 t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 158 t |
| 2018 | $5.8M | 209 t |
| 2017 | $6.8M | 271 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports zipper from
The largest suppliers were Switzerland (22%), China (19%), Turkey (17%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+106% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $830K | 22% |
| China | $720K | 19% |
| Turkey | $656K | 17% |
| Vietnam | $363K | 9.5% |
| Germany | $312K | 8.2% |
| Japan | $284K | 7.4% |
| Italy | $259K | 6.8% |
| Taiwan | $152K | 4% |
| Bulgaria | $46K | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $36K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $29.65 per kg, 94% above the world average of $15.30. 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.
Zipper exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $2.5 million of zipper in 2024 (52 tonnes). Most of it went to Moldova (45%), Finland (6%), Taiwan (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Moldova grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Moldova | $1.1M | 46% |
| Finland | $141K | 5.7% |
| Taiwan | $117K | 4.7% |
| China | $112K | 4.5% |
| United States | $108K | 4.4% |
| Vietnam | $77K | 3.1% |
| South Korea | $63K | 2.5% |
| Sweden | $57K | 2.3% |
| Japan | $50K | 2% |
| Cambodia | $48K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom zipper imports (HS 9607.11): 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 9607.11: Slide fasteners: fitted with chain scoops of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of zipper imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported zipper worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 129 tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 192 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply zipper to the United Kingdom?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($830 thousand), followed by China (19%) and Turkey (17%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 106% on the year.
What is the average import price of zipper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $29.65 per kg in 2024, 94% above the world average of $15.30 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of zipper to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.8 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, a fall of 44%. The peak was 2017 at $6.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export zipper?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Moldova, Finland and Taiwan. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for zipper?
The HS code for zipper is subheading 9607.11. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9607 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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