Import/export HS code 61151010: Synthetic compression hosiery
Compression hosiery made from synthetic fibres
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 26,215,245 |
| United States | 5,758,018 |
| China | 4,994,371 |
| Netherlands | 3,504,625 |
| Italy | 3,297,374 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 12,537,770 | 13,677,475 | +1,139,705 |
| United States | 2,829,815 | 2,928,203 | +98,388 |
| China | 2,640,861 | 2,353,510 | -287,351 |
| Netherlands | 2,226,383 | 1,278,242 | -948,141 |
| Italy | 1,620,199 | 1,677,175 | +56,976 |
| Portugal | 1,363,804 | 972,984 | -390,820 |
| France | 987,894 | 988,027 | +133 |
| Japan | 335,834 | 1,527,561 | +1,191,727 |
| Switzerland | 695,012 | 492,881 | -202,131 |
| Pakistan | 312,745 | 409,446 | +96,701 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 21,836,317 |
| China | 6,396,392 |
| United States | 5,384,972 |
| Italy | 4,015,110 |
| Portugal | 2,440,761 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 10,445,778 | 11,390,539 | +944,761 |
| China | 3,840,213 | 2,556,179 | -1,284,034 |
| United States | 2,325,972 | 3,059,000 | +733,028 |
| Italy | 1,888,416 | 2,126,694 | +238,278 |
| Portugal | 1,396,980 | 1,043,781 | -353,199 |
| Costa Rica | 1,616,219 | 795,638 | -820,581 |
| Czechia | 1,031,257 | 1,347,335 | +316,078 |
| Japan | 335,834 | 1,527,561 | +1,191,727 |
| Mexico | 704,717 | 1,005,873 | +301,156 |
| Switzerland | 695,752 | 492,881 | -202,871 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 22 |
| Inner London - East | 14 |
| Inner London - West | 12 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 14 | 17 | +3 |
| Inner London - East | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 10 | 4 | -6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 9 | +4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 26,855,755 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,295,746 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,018,793 |
| Road transport | 842,989 |
| Other | 446,429 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 12,371,387 | 14,484,368 | +2,112,981 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,609,510 | 7,686,236 | -923,274 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,614,576 | 4,404,217 | -210,359 |
| Road transport | 462,898 | 380,091 | -82,807 |
| Other | 246,875 | 199,554 | -47,321 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 18,508,355 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,872,908 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,189,744 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,201,695 |
| Dover | 3,714,696 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 8,554,993 | 9,953,362 | +1,398,369 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,756,153 | 4,116,755 | -639,398 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,070,820 | 3,118,924 | +1,048,104 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,437,439 | 1,764,256 | -673,183 |
| Dover | 1,722,584 | 1,992,112 | +269,528 |
| Southampton | 520,036 | 1,706,261 | +1,186,225 |
| Felixstowe | 1,372,483 | 742,350 | -630,133 |
| Newhaven | 790,874 | 653,867 | -137,007 |
| Luton Airport | 1,136,761 | 176,874 | -959,887 |
| Harwich | 707,306 | 223,331 | -483,975 |
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 | 69 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 68 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 11 |
| Other manufacturing | 8 |
| Human health activities | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 24 |
| 2025-11 | 28 |
| 2025-10 | 35 |
| 2025-09 | 40 |
| 2025-08 | 32 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| L&R MEDICAL UK LTD. | 91 |
| SIGVARIS BRITAIN LIMITED | 59 |
| BSN MEDICAL DISTRIBUTION LTD. | 50 |
| CARDINAL HEALTH U.K. 432 LIMITED | 48 |
| HADDENHAM HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 43 |
| MEDI UK LTD | 41 |
| SURE HEALTH & BEAUTY LIMITED | 41 |
| ESSITY DISTRIBUTION B.V. | 38 |
| NEO G LIMITED | 36 |
| MARKS AND SPENCER P.L.C. | 36 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 72 |
| 0-1m | 32 |
| 54m+ | 27 |
| 15m-54m | 21 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | 1,788,967 |
| Australia | 794,189 |
| United States | 612,380 |
| Netherlands | 482,395 |
| New Zealand | 452,515 |
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 | 942,558 | 846,409 | -96,149 |
| Australia | 208,409 | 585,780 | +377,371 |
| United States | 124,909 | 487,471 | +362,562 |
| Netherlands | 230,831 | 251,564 | +20,733 |
| New Zealand | 116,977 | 335,538 | +218,561 |
| United Arab Emirates | 139,220 | 139,996 | +776 |
| Saudi Arabia | 140,145 | 54,382 | -85,763 |
| Germany | 93,731 | 78,121 | -15,610 |
| Switzerland | 35,298 | 61,355 | +26,057 |
| Kuwait | 74,555 | 0 | -74,555 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 1,215 |
| Portugal | 565 |
| Italy | 173 |
| China | 8 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 1,215 | 0 | -1,215 |
| Portugal | 565 | 0 | -565 |
| Italy | 173 | 0 | -173 |
| China | 8 | 0 | -8 |
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 | 2,821,699 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,292,424 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 282,185 |
| Other | 5,737 |
| Road transport | 1,035 |
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 | 994,160 | 1,827,539 | +833,379 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,206,728 | 1,085,696 | -121,032 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 154,940 | 127,245 | -27,695 |
| Other | 3,982 | 1,755 | -2,227 |
| Road transport | 1,035 | 0 | -1,035 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 1,499,723 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,341,618 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,231,986 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 444,069 |
| London Gateway Port | 234,032 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 770,041 | 729,682 | -40,359 |
| East Midlands Airport | 560,830 | 780,788 | +219,958 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 288,777 | 943,209 | +654,432 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 172,654 | 271,415 | +98,761 |
| London Gateway Port | 136,129 | 97,903 | -38,226 |
| Liverpool Docks | 81,159 | 63,978 | -17,181 |
| Immingham Docks | 98,182 | 2,233 | -95,949 |
| Manchester Airport | 46,972 | 45,360 | -1,612 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 60,960 | 25,705 | -35,255 |
| ZLC | 27,342 | 30,466 | +3,124 |
Quick facts
HS code: 61151010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Compression hosiery made from synthetic fibres