Import/export HS code 600191: Cotton knitted fabrics
Knitted fabrics made from cotton, breathable and comfortable for everyday wear
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Imports by country
What this shows: Import market volume by exporter country into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 243,210 |
| Netherlands | 94,438 |
| China | 54,993 |
| Turkey | 15,752 |
| Germany | 12,765 |
Countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month volume, right side by second 12-month volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 135,556 | 107,654 | -27,902 |
| Netherlands | 62,526 | 31,912 | -30,614 |
| China | 24,645 | 30,348 | +5,703 |
| Turkey | 8,287 | 7,465 | -822 |
| Germany | 12,765 | 0 | -12,765 |
| Switzerland | 9,735 | 0 | -9,735 |
| Belgium | 0 | 1,829 | +1,829 |
| Romania | 1,152 | 0 | -1,152 |
Imports by country of origin
What this shows: Import volume by production origin country. Differences from exporter-country data can indicate re-export routes.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 242,030 |
| China | 123,329 |
| Turkey | 38,831 |
| Netherlands | 19,949 |
| Czechia | 8,602 |
Country of origin rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 134,376 | 107,654 | -26,722 |
| China | 61,069 | 62,260 | +1,191 |
| Turkey | 29,537 | 9,294 | -20,243 |
| Netherlands | 19,949 | 0 | -19,949 |
| Czechia | 8,602 | 0 | -8,602 |
| Switzerland | 1,133 | 0 | -1,133 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Lancashire | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 356,835 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 50,178 |
| Air transport | 14,547 |
| Road transport | 12,314 |
Transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 221,681 | 135,154 | -86,527 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,830 | 30,348 | +10,518 |
| Air transport | 8,306 | 6,241 | -2,065 |
| Road transport | 4,849 | 7,465 | +2,616 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 239,614 |
| London | 64,204 |
| Southampton | 28,809 |
| Harwich | 25,946 |
| ZLC | 23,462 |
Port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 136,401 | 103,213 | -33,188 |
| London | 34,092 | 30,112 | -3,980 |
| Southampton | 17,519 | 11,290 | -6,229 |
| Harwich | 25,946 | 0 | -25,946 |
| ZLC | 15,997 | 7,465 | -8,532 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 19,058 | +19,058 |
| Killingholme | 10,501 | 0 | -10,501 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,101 | 2,337 | -1,764 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,593 | 1,829 | -1,764 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 3,904 | +3,904 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 2 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-03 | 4 |
| 2025-02 | 2 |
| 2024-11 | 3 |
| 2024-10 | 2 |
| 2024-09 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROCH VALLEY LIMITED | 10 |
| FABRIC LAND (BOURNEMOUTH) LIMITED | 7 |
| LASH HOUSE LTD | 6 |
| DAVID NIEPER LIMITED | 5 |
| AMBASSADOR TEXTILES LIMITED | 3 |
| R & M HEYS LIMITED | 3 |
| SAHARA LIMITED | 3 |
| SAHARA LIMITED | 3 |
| SAVOIR BEDS LIMITED | 3 |
| B & A QUILTING (UK) LIMITED | 3 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 36,903 |
| United States | 11,230 |
| Italy | 4,733 |
| Viet Nam | 3,175 |
| Netherlands | 2,231 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 31,659 | 5,244 | -26,415 |
| United States | 6,245 | 4,985 | -1,260 |
| Italy | 4,733 | 0 | -4,733 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 3,175 | +3,175 |
| Netherlands | 2,231 | 0 | -2,231 |
| Portugal | 0 | 2,160 | +2,160 |
| Bahrain | 1,629 | 0 | -1,629 |
| Czechia | 0 | 1,596 | +1,596 |
| Brunei Darussalam | 0 | 1,241 | +1,241 |
| Denmark | 1,102 | 0 | -1,102 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 58,690 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,066 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,241 |
Export transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 40,497 | 18,193 | -22,304 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,066 | 0 | -8,066 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 1,241 | +1,241 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 40,500 |
| East Midlands Airport | 12,173 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,017 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,835 |
| Harwich | 2,231 |
Export port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 32,623 | 7,877 | -24,746 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,929 | 5,244 | -1,685 |
| London Stansted Airport | 945 | 5,072 | +4,127 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,835 | 0 | -5,835 |
| Harwich | 2,231 | 0 | -2,231 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 1,241 | +1,241 |
Quick facts
HS code: 600191
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Knitted fabrics made from cotton, breathable and comfortable for everyday wear