United Kingdom - Yarn Of Wool - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Article Publishing Date: Dec 23, 2022

Woolen Yarn Price in UK Plummets to $11 per kg After Two Consecutive Months of Contraction

United Kingdom Woolen Yarn Import Price in July 2022

In July 2022, the woolen yarn price amounted to $11.0 per kg (CIF, United Kingdom), which is down by -11.5% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in May 2022 an increase of 5% m-o-m. The import price peaked at $13.4 per kg in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to July 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In July 2022, the country with the highest price was Italy ($14.3 per kg), while the price for Portugal ($4.7 per kg) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to July 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+6.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

United Kingdom Woolen Yarn Import Prices by Type

Prices varied noticeably by the product type; the product with the highest price was yarn of fine animal hair (carded or combed), not put up for retail sale ($118 per kg), while the price for yarn of carded wool, not put up for retail sale ($6,752 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to July 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by yarn of fine animal hair (carded or combed), not put up for retail sale (+6.9%), while the prices for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

United Kingdom Woolen Yarn Imports

In July 2022, woolen yarn imports into the UK totaled 1.5K tons, picking up by 11% against June 2022 figures. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2022 with an increase of 19% m-o-m. As a result, imports reached the peak of 1.6K tons. From April 2022 to July 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, woolen yarn imports fell slightly to $16M (IndexBox estimates) in July 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in May 2022 when imports increased by 25% m-o-m. Imports peaked at 21K tons in March 2022; however, from April 2022 to July 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

United Kingdom Woolen Yarn Imports by Type

In July 2022, yarn of carded wool, not put up for retail sale (1.1K tons) constituted the largest type of woolen yarn supplied to the UK, accounting for a 76% share of total imports. Moreover, yarn of carded wool, not put up for retail sale exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, yarn of combed wool, not put up for retail sale (297 tons), fourfold. Yarn of wool or of fine animal hair, put up for retail sale (36 tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.5% share.

From January 2022 to July 2022, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of import of yarn of carded wool, not put up for retail sale totaled +3.4%. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: yarn of combed wool, not put up for retail sale (-7.4% per month) and yarn of wool or of fine animal hair, put up for retail sale (-11.7% per month).

In value terms, the most traded types of yarn of wool in the UK were yarn of carded wool, not put up for retail sale ($7.4M), yarn of combed wool, not put up for retail sale ($5M) and yarn of fine animal hair (carded or combed), not put up for retail sale ($2.5M), together comprising 93% of total imports.

United Kingdom Woolen Yarn Imports by Country

Italy (457 tons), Lithuania (274 tons) and India (198 tons) were the main suppliers of woolen yarn imports to the UK, together comprising 64% of total imports.

From January 2022 to July 2022, the biggest increases were in Italy (with a CAGR of +11.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($6.5M) constituted the largest supplier of woolen yarn to the UK, comprising 41% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($2.2M), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Lithuania, with a 9.9% share.

From January 2022 to July 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from Italy was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: India (+1.6% per month) and Lithuania (-3.3% per month).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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  • Prodcom 13105010 - Yarn of carded wool or fine animal hair, n.p.r.s.
  • Prodcom 13105030 - Yarn of combed wool or fine animal hair, n.p.r.s.
  • Prodcom 13105050 - Yarn of wool or fine animal hair, p.r.s.

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    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
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    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
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    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
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    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
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    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    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, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

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