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United Kingdom - Cotton Sewing Thread - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Apr 3, 2024

Significant Surge in UK Imports of Sewing Thread Reaches $188K in December 2023

United Kingdom Cotton Sewing Thread Imports

In December 2023, approximately 10 tons of cotton sewing thread were imported into the UK; shrinking by -9.3% against November 2023 figures. In general, imports, however, recorded a pronounced expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in August 2023 with an increase of 374% month-to-month. As a result, imports reached the peak of 27 tons. From September 2023 to December 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cotton sewing thread imports soared to $188K (IndexBox estimates) in December 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in August 2023 with an increase of 154% m-o-m.United Kingdom Cotton Sewing Thread Imports By Country (USD)

COUNTRYImport Value of Cotton Sewing Thread in United Kingdom (USD)
Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023May 2023Jun 2023Jul 2023Aug 2023Sep 2023Oct 2023Nov 2023Dec 2023
China91,36298,678179,63465,29952,53393,132103,65114,203125,48131,82176,60166,51694,487
IndiaN/A43,883N/A1,5398,9929,3852,9012,62374,03619,634N/A1,93510,813
Others38,802111,50596,776105,538108,532307,88853,52496,52288,597100,312102,87356,71282,452
Total130,164254,066276,410172,376170,057410,405160,076113,348288,114151,767179,474125,163187,752

Imports by Country

In December 2023, China (7.8 tons) constituted the largest cotton sewing thread supplier to the UK, accounting for a 76% share of total imports. Moreover, cotton sewing thread imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (791 kg), tenfold.

From December 2022 to December 2023, the average monthly growth rate of volume from China was relatively modest.

In value terms, China ($94K) constituted the largest supplier of cotton sewing thread to the UK, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($11K), with a 5.8% share of total imports.

From December 2022 to December 2023, the average monthly growth rate of value from China was relatively modest.

Imports by Type

Cotton; sewing thread, put up for retail sale (4.6 tons), cotton; sewing thread, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale (4.3 tons) and cotton; sewing thread, containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale (1.3 tons) were the main products of cotton sewing thread imports to the UK.

From December 2022 to December 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the major product types, was attained by cotton; sewing thread, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale (with a CAGR of +5.8%), while imports for the other products experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the most traded types of cotton sewing thread in the UK were cotton; sewing thread, put up for retail sale ($89K), cotton; sewing thread, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale ($71K) and cotton; sewing thread, containing less than 85% by weight of cotton, not put up for retail sale ($28K).

Import Prices by Country

In December 2023, the cotton sewing thread price stood at $18,387 per ton (CIF, United Kingdom), growing by 65% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in July 2023 when the average import price increased by 97% month-to-month. The import price peaked at $20,866 per ton in March 2023; however, from April 2023 to December 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Peru ($33,193 per ton), while the price for Ireland ($7,222 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From December 2022 to December 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the cotton sewing thread market in the UK. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 13106200 - Cotton sewing thread

Country coverage:

  • United Kingdom

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the UK
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Exports and Growth
    16. Export Prices and Growth
    17. Market Size and Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports and Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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