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 | 1,377,268 |
| Italy | 304,335 |
| Turkey | 108,993 |
| South Korea | 104,212 |
| Netherlands | 65,109 |
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 | 803,220 | 574,048 | -229,172 |
| Italy | 178,053 | 126,282 | -51,771 |
| Turkey | 62,066 | 46,927 | -15,139 |
| South Korea | 104,212 | 0 | -104,212 |
| Netherlands | 46,517 | 18,592 | -27,925 |
| Austria | 50,600 | 12,890 | -37,710 |
| France | 24,291 | 10,184 | -14,107 |
| Portugal | 6,438 | 16,185 | +9,747 |
| Poland | 0 | 16,516 | +16,516 |
| Spain | 13,222 | 1,413 | -11,809 |
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 | 1,463,519 |
| Italy | 289,451 |
| Turkey | 114,180 |
| 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 | 872,333 | 591,186 | -281,147 |
| Italy | 161,769 | 127,682 | -34,087 |
| Turkey | 63,108 | 51,072 | -12,036 |
| South Korea | 104,212 | 0 | -104,212 |
| Austria | 50,600 | 12,890 | -37,710 |
| France | 26,922 | 0 | -26,922 |
| Portugal | 7,670 | 17,598 | +9,928 |
| Poland | 0 | 16,516 | +16,516 |
| Germany | 1,558 | 10,579 | +9,021 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 5,255 | +5,255 |
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 | 5 |
| 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 | 6 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 9 | +5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
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) | 1,422,593 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 405,105 |
| Air transport | 240,827 |
| 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) | 874,574 | 548,019 | -326,555 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 256,567 | 148,538 | -108,029 |
| Air transport | 135,325 | 105,502 | -29,823 |
| 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 | 1,071,410 |
| London Gateway Port | 236,070 |
| Dover | 147,412 |
| Southampton | 120,770 |
| Thamesport | 107,447 |
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 | 761,525 | 309,885 | -451,640 |
| London Gateway Port | 36,109 | 199,961 | +163,852 |
| Dover | 90,061 | 57,351 | -32,710 |
| Southampton | 83,531 | 37,239 | -46,292 |
| Thamesport | 75,439 | 32,008 | -43,431 |
| Eurotunnel | 67,528 | 24,224 | -43,304 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 45,825 | 36,509 | -9,316 |
| ZLC | 31,555 | 46,927 | +15,372 |
| East Midlands Airport | 33,621 | 36,499 | +2,878 |
| London Stansted Airport | 31,699 | 24,414 | -7,285 |
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 | 23 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 13 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
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 | 29 |
| ANFIELD (U.K.) LIMITED | 29 |
| DAVID KOMA LIMITED | 25 |
| JERSEYTEX LTD. | 17 |
| FASHION FABRIC TRANSPRINTERS LIMITED | 16 |
| FABRIC LAND (BOURNEMOUTH) LIMITED | 16 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 30 |
| 0-1m | 15 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 15m-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 | 1,499,726 |
| United States | 187,380 |
| 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 | 568,840 | 930,886 | +362,046 |
| United States | 132,579 | 54,801 | -77,778 |
| France | 0 | 101,384 | +101,384 |
| Romania | 3,184 | 23,651 | +20,467 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 15,376 | 7,659 | -7,717 |
| Austria | 18,933 | 0 | -18,933 |
| Germany | 12,569 | 4,054 | -8,515 |
| Tunisia | 10,997 | 4,066 | -6,931 |
| 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) | 1,699,555 |
| Air transport | 200,845 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,512 |
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) | 617,857 | 1,081,698 | +463,841 |
| Air transport | 142,364 | 58,481 | -83,883 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,853 | 7,659 | -11,194 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 1,199,370 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 443,754 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 109,378 |
| London Stansted Airport | 63,406 |
| 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 | 418,338 | 781,032 | +362,694 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 190,395 | 253,359 | +62,964 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 96,944 | 12,434 | -84,510 |
| London Stansted Airport | 45,420 | 17,986 | -27,434 |
| Dover | 9,124 | 45,974 | +36,850 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 28,061 | +28,061 |
| Southampton | 15,376 | 7,659 | -7,717 |
| 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