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United Kingdom - Blankets And Traveling Rugs (Except Electric Blankets) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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United Kingdom - Blankets And Traveling Rugs (Except Electric Blankets) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Article Publishing Date: Aug 17, 2023

Sharp Increase in UK Blanket Prices to $9.3 per Unit

United Kingdom Blanket Import Price in April 2023

In April 2023, the blanket price stood at $9.3 per unit (CIF, United Kingdom), picking up by 24% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $9.8 per unit in April 2022; however, from May 2022 to April 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was India ($12.3 per unit), while the price for Turkey ($3.4 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+1.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

United Kingdom Blanket Import Prices By Country (USD Per Unit)
COUNTRYImport Price of Blanket in United Kingdom (USD per unit)
Apr 2022May 2022Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023
India13.314.414.211.710.19.29.416.911.213.013.014.212.3
China8.77.67.28.59.58.26.86.37.06.47.17.28.1
Cambodia6.96.76.96.67.16.76.76.86.76.26.06.26.4
Turkey2.83.83.81.22.03.91.62.66.14.93.31.13.4
Average9.89.28.69.59.69.27.47.08.67.27.67.59.3

United Kingdom Blanket Import Prices by Type

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplied products. In April 2023, the product with the highest price was blankets and travelling rugs of wool ($16.7 per unit), while the price for blankets and travelling rugs; n.e.s. in heading no. 6301 ($3.7 per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by blankets and travelling rugs; n.e.s. in heading no. 6301 (+1.6%), while the prices for the other products experienced mixed trend patterns.

United Kingdom Blanket Imports

In April 2023, approximately 559K units of blankets and traveling rugs (except electric blankets) were imported into the UK; with a decrease of -33% against March 2023 figures. In general, imports continue to indicate a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in October 2022 with an increase of 61% month-to-month. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at 2.5M units in November 2022; however, from December 2022 to April 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, blanket imports shrank significantly to $5.2M (IndexBox estimates) in April 2023. Over the period under review, imports showed a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in October 2022 with an increase of 29% m-o-m. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at 17M units in November 2022; however, from December 2022 to April 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

United Kingdom Blanket Imports by Type

In April 2023, blankets and travelling rugs of synthetic fibres (359K units) constituted the largest type of blanket supplied to the UK, accounting for a 64% share of total imports. Moreover, blankets and travelling rugs of synthetic fibres exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, blankets and travelling rugs; n.e.s. in heading no. 6301 (134K units), threefold.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of import of blankets and travelling rugs of synthetic fibres stood at -1.6%. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: blankets and travelling rugs; n.e.s. in heading no. 6301 (-4.0% per month) and blankets and travelling rugs of wool (+3.0% per month).

In value terms, blankets and travelling rugs of synthetic fibres ($2.8M) constituted the largest type of blanket supplied to the UK, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by blankets and travelling rugs of wool ($1.1M), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by blankets (other than electric blankets) and travelling rugs; of cotton, with a 17% share.

United Kingdom Blanket Imports by Country

In April 2023, China (448K units) constituted the largest supplier of blanket to the UK, accounting for a 80% share of total imports. Moreover, blanket imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (48K units), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Turkey (25K units), with a 4.6% share.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: India (-4.3% per month) and Turkey (-10.3% per month).

In value terms, China ($3.6M) constituted the largest supplier of blanket to the UK, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($587K), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 1.6% share.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the average monthly growth rate of value from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: India (-5.0% per month) and Turkey (-8.9% per month).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the blanket 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 13921130 - Blankets and travelling rugs of wool or fine animal hair (excluding electric blankets)
  • Prodcom 13921150 - Blankets and travelling rugs of synthetic fibres (excluding electric blankets)
  • Prodcom 13921190 - Blankets (excluding electric blankets) and travelling rugs of textile materials (excluding of wool or fine animal hair, of synthetic fibres)

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  • United Kingdom

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  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the UK
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  • Key market players and their profiles

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  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

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  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

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    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

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    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    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
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    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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