Import/export HS code 610891: Women's or girls' knitted underwear and nightwear made of cotton
Includes a variety of cotton items like slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, nightdresses, and pyjamas
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 4,617,568 |
| Pakistan | 3,813,835 |
| Bangladesh | 3,518,711 |
| China | 3,204,601 |
| India | 2,847,891 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 2,099,464 | 2,518,104 | +418,640 |
| Pakistan | 897,500 | 2,916,335 | +2,018,835 |
| Bangladesh | 1,918,776 | 1,599,935 | -318,841 |
| China | 1,952,395 | 1,252,206 | -700,189 |
| India | 978,079 | 1,869,812 | +891,733 |
| Turkey | 622,025 | 224,816 | -397,209 |
| Viet Nam | 366,811 | 430,104 | +63,293 |
| Netherlands | 226,689 | 182,758 | -43,931 |
| Cambodia | 27,493 | 264,722 | +237,229 |
| Portugal | 187,874 | 75,802 | -112,072 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 4,810,834 |
| Pakistan | 3,813,835 |
| Bangladesh | 3,524,071 |
| China | 3,518,898 |
| India | 2,878,296 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 2,142,674 | 2,668,160 | +525,486 |
| Pakistan | 897,500 | 2,916,335 | +2,018,835 |
| Bangladesh | 1,911,901 | 1,612,170 | -299,731 |
| China | 2,109,025 | 1,409,873 | -699,152 |
| India | 981,113 | 1,897,183 | +916,070 |
| Turkey | 635,560 | 260,004 | -375,556 |
| Viet Nam | 389,698 | 437,260 | +47,562 |
| Cambodia | 216,499 | 298,814 | +82,315 |
| Portugal | 190,171 | 83,656 | -106,515 |
| Nigeria | 94,934 | 0 | -94,934 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 27 |
| Greater Manchester | 16 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 11 |
| Inner London - East | 10 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 |
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 | 16 | 24 | +8 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 3 | +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) | 16,002,618 |
| Other | 2,441,081 |
| Air transport | 1,843,350 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,259,350 |
| Road transport | 84,179 |
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) | 6,783,683 | 9,218,935 | +2,435,252 |
| Other | 1,021,853 | 1,419,228 | +397,375 |
| Air transport | 1,123,225 | 720,125 | -403,100 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 809,045 | 450,305 | -358,740 |
| Road transport | 59,737 | 24,442 | -35,295 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 7,179,651 |
| Felixstowe | 5,204,630 |
| 000 | 2,441,081 |
| Southampton | 1,608,249 |
| 499 | 1,128,484 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,627,918 | 5,551,733 | +3,923,815 |
| Felixstowe | 3,754,654 | 1,449,976 | -2,304,678 |
| 000 | 1,021,853 | 1,419,228 | +397,375 |
| Southampton | 1,087,470 | 520,779 | -566,691 |
| 499 | 3,191 | 1,125,293 | +1,122,102 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 707,569 | 323,079 | -384,490 |
| Dover | 449,727 | 246,330 | -203,397 |
| Middlesbrough | 21,303 | 375,217 | +353,914 |
| East Midlands Airport | 171,252 | 160,259 | -10,993 |
| Manchester Airport | 139,702 | 129,136 | -10,566 |
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 | 90 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 38 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 7 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 26 |
| 2025-11 | 21 |
| 2025-10 | 31 |
| 2025-09 | 31 |
| 2025-08 | 25 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MARKS AND SPENCER P.L.C. | 117 |
| MARKS AND SPENCER P.L.C. | 117 |
| PRIMARK STORES LIMITED | 112 |
| NEXT RETAIL LIMITED | 108 |
| JOHN LEWIS PLC | 101 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 99 |
| HENBURY LIMITED | 78 |
| THE WHITE COMPANY (U.K.) LIMITED | 76 |
| JOJO MAMAN BEBE LTD | 72 |
| TJX UK | 67 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 41 |
| 1m-15m | 38 |
| 0-1m | 20 |
| Other | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 934,265 |
| South Korea | 412,999 |
| Iceland | 206,461 |
| United States | 95,101 |
| Armenia | 86,930 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 502,581 | 431,684 | -70,897 |
| South Korea | 412,999 | 0 | -412,999 |
| Iceland | 1,056 | 205,405 | +204,349 |
| United States | 21,441 | 73,660 | +52,219 |
| Armenia | 0 | 86,930 | +86,930 |
| Argentina | 0 | 80,200 | +80,200 |
| Malaysia | 68,760 | 0 | -68,760 |
| Germany | 35,593 | 20,758 | -14,835 |
| France | 37,371 | 18,226 | -19,145 |
| United Arab Emirates | 50,965 | 2,913 | -48,052 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 283,038 |
| India | 282,825 |
| Sri Lanka | 136,999 |
| China | 72,358 |
| Cambodia | 55,576 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 164,529 | 118,509 | -46,020 |
| India | 166,034 | 116,791 | -49,243 |
| Sri Lanka | 59,407 | 77,592 | +18,185 |
| China | 37,406 | 34,952 | -2,454 |
| Cambodia | 20,949 | 34,627 | +13,678 |
| Viet Nam | 10,921 | 12,878 | +1,957 |
| Turkey | 6,113 | 4,490 | -1,623 |
| Indonesia | 1,153 | 1,945 | +792 |
| Mauritius | 1,132 | 602 | -530 |
| Egypt | 1,156 | 107 | -1,049 |
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 | 1,332,465 |
| Other | 928,063 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 210,974 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 55,757 |
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 | 674,707 | 657,758 | -16,949 |
| Other | 500,099 | 427,964 | -72,135 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 114,733 | 96,241 | -18,492 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,966 | 26,791 | -2,175 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 928,063 |
| East Midlands Airport | 713,322 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 578,922 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 160,565 |
| London Gateway Port | 28,497 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 500,099 | 427,964 | -72,135 |
| East Midlands Airport | 113,189 | 600,133 | +486,944 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 521,297 | 57,625 | -463,672 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 93,290 | 67,275 | -26,015 |
| London Gateway Port | 21,413 | 7,084 | -14,329 |
| London Stansted Airport | 19,366 | 0 | -19,366 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 18,787 | 0 | -18,787 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 18,667 | +18,667 |
| Dover | 5,479 | 12,448 | +6,969 |
| Eurotunnel | 13,465 | 891 | -12,574 |
Quick facts
HS code: 610891
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes a variety of cotton items like slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, nightdresses, and pyjamas