Import/export HS code 600642: Dyed artificial knitted fabrics
Artificial knitted fabrics colored using dyes, available in various shades
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,354,370 |
| Italy | 316,015 |
| South Korea | 104,212 |
| Turkey | 103,808 |
| Netherlands | 68,620 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 499,498 | 854,872 | +355,374 |
| Italy | 188,334 | 127,681 | -60,653 |
| South Korea | 104,212 | 0 | -104,212 |
| Turkey | 60,246 | 43,562 | -16,684 |
| Netherlands | 46,718 | 21,902 | -24,816 |
| Austria | 50,600 | 12,890 | -37,710 |
| France | 40,098 | 8,417 | -31,681 |
| Spain | 19,644 | 1,413 | -18,231 |
| Portugal | 6,438 | 10,833 | +4,395 |
| Poland | 0 | 16,516 | +16,516 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,446,021 |
| Italy | 301,131 |
| Turkey | 108,995 |
| South Korea | 104,212 |
| Austria | 63,490 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 570,701 | 875,320 | +304,619 |
| Italy | 172,050 | 129,081 | -42,969 |
| Turkey | 61,288 | 47,707 | -13,581 |
| South Korea | 104,212 | 0 | -104,212 |
| Austria | 50,600 | 12,890 | -37,710 |
| France | 42,729 | 0 | -42,729 |
| Portugal | 7,670 | 12,246 | +4,576 |
| Poland | 0 | 16,516 | +16,516 |
| Spain | 11,410 | 0 | -11,410 |
| Germany | 1,558 | 8,812 | +7,254 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 11 |
| Inner London - East | 10 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 9 | +5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 1 | -5 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,390,897 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 432,036 |
| Air transport | 249,699 |
| Road transport | 66,539 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 606,603 | 784,294 | +177,691 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 247,856 | 184,180 | -63,676 |
| Air transport | 141,065 | 108,634 | -32,431 |
| Road transport | 31,555 | 34,984 | +3,429 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,075,588 |
| London Gateway Port | 208,933 |
| Dover | 148,514 |
| Southampton | 120,770 |
| Eurotunnel | 110,770 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 492,547 | 583,041 | +90,494 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,099 | 199,834 | +190,735 |
| Dover | 89,343 | 59,171 | -30,172 |
| Southampton | 79,236 | 41,534 | -37,702 |
| Eurotunnel | 91,898 | 18,872 | -73,026 |
| Thamesport | 75,388 | 35,318 | -40,070 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 50,934 | 36,149 | -14,785 |
| ZLC | 31,555 | 41,742 | +10,187 |
| East Midlands Airport | 31,527 | 38,232 | +6,705 |
| London Stansted Airport | 34,424 | 26,173 | -8,251 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 25 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 22 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 12 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 5 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
| 2025-07 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MARSON FABRICS (LONDON) LIMITED | 57 |
| TEXTILE HOUSE (UK) LIMITED | 38 |
| QUICKCHOICE LIMITED | 34 |
| 13 AMP LIMITED | 33 |
| BURBERRY LIMITED | 28 |
| ANFIELD (U.K.) LIMITED | 28 |
| DAVID KOMA LIMITED | 25 |
| JERSEYTEX LTD. | 17 |
| FABRIC LAND (BOURNEMOUTH) LIMITED | 16 |
| FASHION FABRIC TRANSPRINTERS LIMITED | 15 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 29 |
| 0-1m | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Morocco | 1,446,639 |
| United States | 166,834 |
| France | 101,384 |
| Romania | 26,835 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 23,035 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco | 495,410 | 951,229 | +455,819 |
| United States | 128,236 | 38,598 | -89,638 |
| France | 0 | 101,384 | +101,384 |
| Romania | 3,184 | 23,651 | +20,467 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 13,797 | 9,238 | -4,559 |
| Tunisia | 16,171 | 4,066 | -12,105 |
| Austria | 18,933 | 0 | -18,933 |
| Germany | 12,569 | 4,054 | -8,515 |
| Poland | 8,078 | 4,536 | -3,542 |
| Hungary | 925 | 5,441 | +4,516 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,615,697 |
| Air transport | 180,299 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 57,490 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 524,292 | 1,091,405 | +567,113 |
| Air transport | 132,352 | 47,947 | -84,405 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 48,252 | 9,238 | -39,014 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 1,146,283 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 443,961 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 106,850 |
| London Stansted Airport | 66,401 |
| Dover | 55,098 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 374,881 | 771,402 | +396,521 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 171,265 | 272,696 | +101,431 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 91,275 | 15,575 | -75,700 |
| London Stansted Airport | 41,077 | 25,324 | -15,753 |
| Dover | 9,124 | 45,974 | +36,850 |
| Southampton | 13,797 | 9,238 | -4,559 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 7,048 | +7,048 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,477 | 0 | -3,477 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 1,333 | +1,333 |
Quick facts
HS code: 600642
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Artificial knitted fabrics colored using dyes, available in various shades