Import/export HS code 611530: Women's thin hosiery
Women’s full-length or knee-length hosiery made from thin yarn (less than 67 decitex)
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* 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 | 4,301,804 |
| Italy | 3,577,964 |
| Turkey | 1,124,488 |
| Ukraine | 244,942 |
| Cambodia | 235,812 |
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 | 2,473,523 | 1,828,281 | -645,242 |
| Italy | 1,975,468 | 1,602,496 | -372,972 |
| Turkey | 550,885 | 573,603 | +22,718 |
| Ukraine | 82,938 | 162,004 | +79,066 |
| Cambodia | 235,812 | 0 | -235,812 |
| Germany | 106,709 | 112,055 | +5,346 |
| France | 123,911 | 63,259 | -60,652 |
| Pakistan | 80,388 | 88,492 | +8,104 |
| Taiwan | 44,590 | 124,036 | +79,446 |
| Romania | 39,410 | 66,254 | +26,844 |
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 | 4,239,873 |
| Italy | 3,194,461 |
| Turkey | 1,159,242 |
| Taiwan | 339,554 |
| Albania | 298,996 |
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 | 2,417,116 | 1,822,757 | -594,359 |
| Italy | 1,786,191 | 1,408,270 | -377,921 |
| Turkey | 584,712 | 574,530 | -10,182 |
| Taiwan | 142,509 | 197,045 | +54,536 |
| Albania | 174,201 | 124,795 | -49,406 |
| Ukraine | 84,760 | 162,004 | +77,244 |
| Cambodia | 235,812 | 7,366 | -228,446 |
| Austria | 113,889 | 107,982 | -5,907 |
| Pakistan | 92,112 | 90,839 | -1,273 |
| Poland | 57,733 | 59,379 | +1,646 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 23 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
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 | 19 | 10 | -9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 5 | +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) | 4,643,489 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,866,760 |
| Air transport | 1,380,059 |
| Road transport | 666,699 |
| Other | 347,795 |
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) | 2,736,635 | 1,906,854 | -829,781 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,274,438 | 1,592,322 | -682,116 |
| Air transport | 697,039 | 683,020 | -14,019 |
| Road transport | 229,554 | 437,145 | +207,591 |
| Other | 152,864 | 194,931 | +42,067 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,208,452 |
| Felixstowe | 1,977,102 |
| Southampton | 1,526,295 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,061,828 |
| ZLC | 675,672 |
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 | 1,213,385 | 995,067 | -218,318 |
| Felixstowe | 1,499,080 | 478,022 | -1,021,058 |
| Southampton | 1,049,165 | 477,130 | -572,035 |
| Eurotunnel | 586,804 | 475,024 | -111,780 |
| ZLC | 229,554 | 446,118 | +216,564 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 187,447 | 346,605 | +159,158 |
| 499 | 16,789 | 397,283 | +380,494 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,233 | 364,379 | +352,146 |
| 000 | 152,864 | 194,931 | +42,067 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 301,550 | 41,710 | -259,840 |
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 | 65 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 41 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 5 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 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 | 24 |
| 2025-11 | 36 |
| 2025-10 | 34 |
| 2025-09 | 31 |
| 2025-08 | 33 |
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. | 113 |
| MARKS AND SPENCER P.L.C. | 113 |
| PRIMARK STORES LIMITED | 112 |
| LOVEHONEY LIMITED | 102 |
| OGUK LIMITED | 98 |
| ANN SUMMERS LTD. | 82 |
| EMBODY (BRANDS) LIMITED | 80 |
| MATALAN RETAIL LTD. | 63 |
| MELAS (GROUP) LIMITED | 55 |
| TESCO STORES LIMITED | 51 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 60 |
| 54m+ | 28 |
| 0-1m | 18 |
| Other | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Russia | 216,102 |
| Denmark | 174,755 |
| Ireland | 141,635 |
| France | 101,022 |
| Netherlands | 91,761 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russia | 169,281 | 46,821 | -122,460 |
| Denmark | 111,434 | 63,321 | -48,113 |
| Ireland | 95,906 | 45,729 | -50,177 |
| France | 55,699 | 45,323 | -10,376 |
| Netherlands | 32,256 | 59,505 | +27,249 |
| Germany | 63,831 | 21,842 | -41,989 |
| United States | 60,443 | 14,674 | -45,769 |
| United Arab Emirates | 41,847 | 24,737 | -17,110 |
| Iceland | 34,482 | 5,306 | -29,176 |
| Sweden | 31,201 | 4,731 | -26,470 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Myanmar | 61,607 |
| China | 3,938 |
| Turkey | 1,118 |
| Albania | 1,068 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myanmar | 43,497 | 18,110 | -25,387 |
| China | 2,335 | 1,603 | -732 |
| Turkey | 324 | 794 | +470 |
| Albania | 599 | 469 | -130 |
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 | 563,188 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 535,149 |
| Other | 96,134 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 54,910 |
| Road transport | 2,925 |
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 | 327,338 | 235,850 | -91,488 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 387,995 | 147,154 | -240,841 |
| Other | 65,145 | 30,989 | -34,156 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 38,618 | 16,292 | -22,326 |
| Road transport | 2,925 | 0 | -2,925 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 417,286 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 294,648 |
| Dover | 189,490 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 124,715 |
| 000 | 96,134 |
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 | 240,344 | 176,942 | -63,402 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 200,118 | 94,530 | -105,588 |
| Dover | 139,927 | 49,563 | -90,364 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 80,368 | 44,347 | -36,021 |
| 000 | 65,145 | 30,989 | -34,156 |
| Middlesbrough | 34,482 | 0 | -34,482 |
| Immingham Docks | 26,807 | 0 | -26,807 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,136 | 12,138 | +8,002 |
| Holyhead | 15,128 | 962 | -14,166 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,200 | 11,804 | +8,604 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 611530
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Women’s full-length or knee-length hosiery made from thin yarn (less than 67 decitex)