Import/export HS code 61159610: Knee-length synthetic stockings
Knee-length stockings 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 4,199,099 |
| Turkey | 3,600,961 |
| Spain | 3,229,600 |
| Germany | 2,467,712 |
| Italy | 2,146,643 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 2,897,077 | 1,302,022 | -1,595,055 |
| Turkey | 1,956,082 | 1,644,879 | -311,203 |
| Spain | 2,582,234 | 647,366 | -1,934,868 |
| Germany | 1,229,800 | 1,237,912 | +8,112 |
| Italy | 1,122,850 | 1,023,793 | -99,057 |
| China | 642,899 | 1,238,400 | +595,501 |
| France | 669,380 | 554,197 | -115,183 |
| Ireland | 546,114 | 504,962 | -41,152 |
| Netherlands | 571,232 | 423,108 | -148,124 |
| Portugal | 118,834 | 79,690 | -39,144 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 7,300,529 |
| China | 5,398,055 |
| Italy | 1,794,001 |
| United States | 1,601,168 |
| Bulgaria | 1,011,716 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 4,201,660 | 3,098,869 | -1,102,791 |
| China | 3,443,062 | 1,954,993 | -1,488,069 |
| Italy | 1,000,634 | 793,367 | -207,267 |
| United States | 796,186 | 804,982 | +8,796 |
| Bulgaria | 591,373 | 420,343 | -171,030 |
| Thailand | 550,228 | 101,649 | -448,579 |
| Germany | 276,801 | 184,932 | -91,869 |
| Portugal | 194,669 | 225,612 | +30,943 |
| Poland | 251,241 | 154,856 | -96,385 |
| Albania | 136,102 | 190,629 | +54,527 |
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 | 14 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | 10 | -6 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 11 | +4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 9 | +4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 6 | +4 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 3 | +2 |
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) | 12,599,972 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,452,215 |
| Air transport | 3,119,533 |
| Other | 1,851,925 |
| Road transport | 119,916 |
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) | 8,160,573 | 4,439,399 | -3,721,174 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,325,732 | 2,126,483 | -199,249 |
| Air transport | 1,391,297 | 1,728,236 | +336,939 |
| Other | 1,085,926 | 765,999 | -319,927 |
| Road transport | 44,700 | 75,216 | +30,516 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 8,791,623 |
| Dover | 2,303,250 |
| Manchester | 2,144,484 |
| 000 | 1,851,925 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,262,829 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 6,117,799 | 2,673,824 | -3,443,975 |
| Dover | 1,227,279 | 1,075,971 | -151,308 |
| Manchester | 1,229,125 | 915,359 | -313,766 |
| 000 | 1,085,926 | 765,999 | -319,927 |
| Birmingham Airport | 577,995 | 684,834 | +106,839 |
| Felixstowe | 656,162 | 524,448 | -131,714 |
| East Midlands Airport | 419,259 | 413,778 | -5,481 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 221,734 | 261,865 | +40,131 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 106,152 | 370,641 | +264,489 |
| London Gateway Port | 178,717 | 201,685 | +22,968 |
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 | 70 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 51 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 11 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 7 |
| Sports activities and amusement and recreation activities | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 23 |
| 2025-11 | 27 |
| 2025-10 | 29 |
| 2025-09 | 32 |
| 2025-08 | 21 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BANNER LIMITED | 64 |
| LEGWEAR INTERNATIONAL LTD | 61 |
| MARKS AND SPENCER P.L.C. | 51 |
| MARKS AND SPENCER P.L.C. | 51 |
| AGUILA SPORT UK LTD | 48 |
| MEDI UK LTD | 47 |
| MACRON SPORTSWEAR UK LTD | 47 |
| ADIDAS (U.K.) LIMITED | 44 |
| MEDALIN LIMITED | 44 |
| CANTERBURY OF NEW ZEALAND LIMITED | 44 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 68 |
| 54m+ | 31 |
| 0-1m | 26 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 193,131 |
| United States | 153,257 |
| United Arab Emirates | 152,715 |
| France | 150,995 |
| Australia | 134,603 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 139,560 | 53,571 | -85,989 |
| United States | 111,636 | 41,621 | -70,015 |
| United Arab Emirates | 18,485 | 134,230 | +115,745 |
| France | 106,341 | 44,654 | -61,687 |
| Australia | 69,094 | 65,509 | -3,585 |
| Germany | 83,521 | 46,615 | -36,906 |
| Belgium | 110,135 | 13,899 | -96,236 |
| Ireland | 12,559 | 43,953 | +31,394 |
| Italy | 17,444 | 15,053 | -2,391 |
| Canada | 14,137 | 17,006 | +2,869 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 70,565 |
| Pakistan | 1,748 |
| China | 810 |
| Turkey | 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 33,491 | 37,074 | +3,583 |
| Pakistan | 1,725 | 23 | -1,702 |
| China | 388 | 422 | +34 |
| Turkey | 0 | 8 | +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 | 660,932 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 543,188 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 152,798 |
| Other | 73,180 |
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 | 391,241 | 269,691 | -121,550 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 362,860 | 180,328 | -182,532 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,155 | 125,643 | +98,488 |
| Other | 35,653 | 37,527 | +1,874 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 439,283 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 433,026 |
| London Gateway Port | 121,671 |
| 000 | 73,180 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 63,344 |
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 | 272,095 | 167,188 | -104,907 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 331,948 | 101,078 | -230,870 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 121,671 | +121,671 |
| 000 | 35,653 | 37,527 | +1,874 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 20,588 | 42,756 | +22,168 |
| London Stansted Airport | 43,181 | 11,872 | -31,309 |
| Belfast Airport | 43,188 | 10,714 | -32,474 |
| Dover | 17,874 | 25,151 | +7,277 |
| ZLC | 12,189 | 29,874 | +17,685 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 26,835 | +26,835 |
Quick facts
HS code: 61159610
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Knee-length stockings made from synthetic fibres