Import/export HS code 61151090: Various compression hosiery
Compression hosiery made from materials other than 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 | 2,547,526 |
| Netherlands | 1,866,983 |
| Switzerland | 1,842,380 |
| China | 1,203,556 |
| Portugal | 1,144,424 |
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 | 832,959 | 1,714,567 | +881,608 |
| Netherlands | 739,376 | 1,127,607 | +388,231 |
| Switzerland | 898,024 | 944,356 | +46,332 |
| China | 539,863 | 663,693 | +123,830 |
| Portugal | 509,069 | 635,355 | +126,286 |
| Italy | 220,907 | 303,162 | +82,255 |
| Japan | 41,417 | 155,742 | +114,325 |
| United States | 112,215 | 60,721 | -51,494 |
| Poland | 101,533 | 61,428 | -40,105 |
| France | 75,909 | 43,753 | -32,156 |
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 | 2,449,508 |
| Switzerland | 1,833,726 |
| Costa Rica | 1,804,302 |
| China | 1,314,210 |
| Portugal | 1,231,307 |
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 | 771,590 | 1,677,918 | +906,328 |
| Switzerland | 889,370 | 944,356 | +54,986 |
| Costa Rica | 707,507 | 1,096,795 | +389,288 |
| China | 588,554 | 725,656 | +137,102 |
| Portugal | 545,335 | 685,972 | +140,637 |
| Italy | 223,861 | 244,289 | +20,428 |
| Japan | 41,417 | 155,742 | +114,325 |
| United States | 107,023 | 69,957 | -37,066 |
| Poland | 95,904 | 61,428 | -34,476 |
| Pakistan | 82,308 | 14,588 | -67,720 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 16 |
| Inner London - West | 12 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 10 |
| Inner London - East | 8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | 11 | 7 | -4 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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 | 5,408,813 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,478,228 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,175,107 |
| Road transport | 42,341 |
| Other | 28,800 |
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 | 2,303,564 | 3,105,249 | +801,685 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,079,192 | 1,399,036 | +319,844 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 890,945 | 1,284,162 | +393,217 |
| Road transport | 18,939 | 23,402 | +4,463 |
| Other | 11,766 | 17,034 | +5,268 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 2,462,328 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,836,139 |
| Dover | 917,017 |
| Newhaven | 795,608 |
| Harwich | 791,096 |
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 | 1,124,158 | 1,338,170 | +214,012 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 623,841 | 1,212,298 | +588,457 |
| Dover | 345,853 | 571,164 | +225,311 |
| Newhaven | 425,398 | 370,210 | -55,188 |
| Harwich | 256,710 | 534,386 | +277,676 |
| Eurotunnel | 374,265 | 367,780 | -6,485 |
| Southampton | 238,481 | 330,134 | +91,653 |
| London Stansted Airport | 110,586 | 382,609 | +272,023 |
| London Gateway Port | 56,284 | 214,735 | +158,451 |
| Birmingham Airport | 136,764 | 95,043 | -41,721 |
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 | 51 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 51 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 9 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
| Human health activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 23 |
| 2025-09 | 18 |
| 2025-08 | 21 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGVARIS BRITAIN LIMITED | 111 |
| CREDENHILL LIMITED | 90 |
| HADDENHAM HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 48 |
| 2XU UK LIMITED | 48 |
| CARDINAL HEALTH U.K. 432 LIMITED | 43 |
| MEDI UK LTD | 33 |
| PAUL MURRAY PLC | 28 |
| ACERBIS UK LIMITED | 25 |
| WICKED COSTUMES LIMITED | 23 |
| MAXGEAR LIMITED | 23 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 68 |
| 0-1m | 21 |
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 16 |
| Other | 9 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 583,887 |
| United States | 415,375 |
| Australia | 320,104 |
| Japan | 220,684 |
| New Zealand | 149,865 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 274,495 | 309,392 | +34,897 |
| United States | 256,928 | 158,447 | -98,481 |
| Australia | 268,806 | 51,298 | -217,508 |
| Japan | 220,684 | 0 | -220,684 |
| New Zealand | 132,980 | 16,885 | -116,095 |
| Netherlands | 102,977 | 27,466 | -75,511 |
| United Arab Emirates | 62,295 | 61,286 | -1,009 |
| Ireland | 52,742 | 54,498 | +1,756 |
| Saudi Arabia | 7,920 | 64,258 | +56,338 |
| Denmark | 13,719 | 56,215 | +42,496 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 911 |
| Portugal | 697 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 0 | 911 | +911 |
| Portugal | 697 | 0 | -697 |
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 | 2,246,280 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 252,253 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 77,392 |
| Other | 15,280 |
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 | 1,425,098 | 821,182 | -603,916 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 159,059 | 93,194 | -65,865 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,332 | 72,060 | +66,728 |
| Other | 4,978 | 10,302 | +5,324 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,479,101 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 721,477 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 179,438 |
| London Gateway Port | 69,544 |
| Dover | 50,333 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 906,688 | 572,413 | -334,275 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 483,442 | 238,035 | -245,407 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 124,523 | 54,915 | -69,608 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,740 | 66,804 | +64,064 |
| Dover | 32,232 | 18,101 | -14,131 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,304 | 22,544 | +20,240 |
| ZLC | 18,549 | 2,019 | -16,530 |
| Manchester Airport | 14,193 | 2,707 | -11,486 |
| 000 | 4,978 | 10,302 | +5,324 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,226 | 6,008 | +3,782 |
Quick facts
HS code: 61151090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Compression hosiery made from materials other than synthetic fibres