Import/export HS code 611522: Thick synthetic hosiery
Hosiery made from thick synthetic fibres (67 decitex or more per yarn)
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 13,570,667 |
| China | 13,068,123 |
| Netherlands | 10,237,372 |
| Turkey | 6,005,130 |
| Cambodia | 522,738 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 8,321,300 | 5,249,367 | -3,071,933 |
| China | 5,210,540 | 7,857,583 | +2,647,043 |
| Netherlands | 5,531,131 | 4,706,241 | -824,890 |
| Turkey | 2,685,206 | 3,319,924 | +634,718 |
| Cambodia | 276,000 | 246,738 | -29,262 |
| XS | 260,331 | 146,623 | -113,708 |
| Germany | 183,045 | 124,905 | -58,140 |
| Spain | 258,189 | 8,313 | -249,876 |
| Poland | 175,140 | 58,967 | -116,173 |
| Ireland | 151,905 | 63,249 | -88,656 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 19,137,757 |
| China | 14,820,336 |
| Turkey | 6,066,487 |
| XS | 2,073,439 |
| Slovakia | 1,250,077 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 11,760,229 | 7,377,528 | -4,382,701 |
| China | 6,230,176 | 8,590,160 | +2,359,984 |
| Turkey | 2,730,928 | 3,335,559 | +604,631 |
| XS | 1,054,179 | 1,019,260 | -34,919 |
| Slovakia | 492,896 | 757,181 | +264,285 |
| Albania | 420,793 | 120,928 | -299,865 |
| Cambodia | 276,000 | 246,738 | -29,262 |
| Poland | 171,220 | 61,080 | -110,140 |
| Bulgaria | 99,317 | 89,435 | -9,882 |
| Taiwan | 54,963 | 86,073 | +31,110 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 21 |
| Greater Manchester | 12 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 10 |
| Inner London - East | 8 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 |
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 | 14 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 3 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,704,091 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,157,058 |
| Road transport | 3,791,420 |
| Other | 1,911,541 |
| Air transport | 1,272,962 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,617,023 | 9,087,068 | -4,529,955 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,509,824 | 9,647,234 | +3,137,410 |
| Road transport | 2,181,583 | 1,609,837 | -571,746 |
| Other | 956,712 | 954,829 | -1,883 |
| Air transport | 318,475 | 954,487 | +636,012 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 14,307,861 |
| Felixstowe | 8,159,136 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,617,484 |
| ZLC | 4,186,608 |
| London | 2,547,236 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 7,557,539 | 6,750,322 | -807,217 |
| Felixstowe | 5,412,977 | 2,746,159 | -2,666,818 |
| London Gateway Port | 261,149 | 4,356,335 | +4,095,186 |
| ZLC | 2,199,222 | 1,987,386 | -211,836 |
| London | 2,098,231 | 449,005 | -1,649,226 |
| 000 | 956,712 | 954,829 | -1,883 |
| 499 | 4,455 | 1,678,519 | +1,674,064 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,487,499 | 172,795 | -1,314,704 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 522,806 | 645,178 | +122,372 |
| Killingholme | 962,261 | 91,901 | -870,360 |
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 | 67 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 35 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 32 |
| 2025-10 | 37 |
| 2025-09 | 29 |
| 2025-08 | 32 |
| 2025-07 | 20 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PRIMARK STORES LIMITED | 108 |
| MARKS AND SPENCER P.L.C. | 103 |
| MARKS AND SPENCER P.L.C. | 103 |
| MATALAN RETAIL LTD. | 97 |
| NEXT RETAIL LIMITED | 87 |
| LEGWEAR INTERNATIONAL LTD | 86 |
| SWEATY BETTY LIMITED | 79 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 76 |
| ANN SUMMERS LTD. | 64 |
| OGUK LIMITED | 63 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 47 |
| 54m+ | 29 |
| 0-1m | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 437,788 |
| Ireland | 369,502 |
| South Korea | 359,515 |
| Australia | 224,057 |
| Iceland | 219,151 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 223,104 | 214,684 | -8,420 |
| Ireland | 190,930 | 178,572 | -12,358 |
| South Korea | 355,200 | 4,315 | -350,885 |
| Australia | 168,848 | 55,209 | -113,639 |
| Iceland | 936 | 218,215 | +217,279 |
| Germany | 57,288 | 42,840 | -14,448 |
| Netherlands | 18,555 | 31,273 | +12,718 |
| Czechia | 26,075 | 17,190 | -8,885 |
| Italy | 5,111 | 29,576 | +24,465 |
| United Arab Emirates | 14,160 | 13,221 | -939 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 178,202 |
| China | 55,852 |
| Albania | 34,338 |
| Ireland | 21,337 |
| Turkey | 20,860 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 97,862 | 80,340 | -17,522 |
| China | 31,503 | 24,349 | -7,154 |
| Albania | 17,158 | 17,180 | +22 |
| Ireland | 101 | 21,236 | +21,135 |
| Turkey | 11,764 | 9,096 | -2,668 |
| XU | 7,455 | 3,475 | -3,980 |
| Sri Lanka | 1,529 | 25 | -1,504 |
| XS | 783 | 732 | -51 |
| Austria | 0 | 287 | +287 |
| Cambodia | 133 | 0 | -133 |
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 | 1,124,975 |
| Other | 325,216 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 300,442 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 265,687 |
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 | 687,662 | 437,313 | -250,349 |
| Other | 168,431 | 156,785 | -11,646 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 146,731 | 153,711 | +6,980 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 143,652 | 122,035 | -21,617 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 703,424 |
| East Midlands Airport | 386,321 |
| 000 | 325,216 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 232,786 |
| Felixstowe | 105,388 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 592,339 | 111,085 | -481,254 |
| East Midlands Airport | 82,003 | 304,318 | +222,315 |
| 000 | 168,431 | 156,785 | -11,646 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 122,456 | 110,330 | -12,126 |
| Felixstowe | 105,388 | 0 | -105,388 |
| Southampton | 39,289 | 55,641 | +16,352 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,054 | 63,405 | +61,351 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 26,364 | +26,364 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,779 | 2,299 | -7,480 |
| Birmingham Airport | 7,263 | 4,448 | -2,815 |
Quick facts
HS code: 611522
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Hosiery made from thick synthetic fibres (67 decitex or more per yarn)