Import/export HS code 61159691: Women's synthetic stockings
Women’s stockings made from synthetic fibres
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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 | 1,250,669 |
| Italy | 872,290 |
| Turkey | 748,257 |
| Poland | 245,204 |
| Germany | 149,135 |
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 | 602,121 | 648,548 | +46,427 |
| Italy | 472,218 | 400,072 | -72,146 |
| Turkey | 407,897 | 340,360 | -67,537 |
| Poland | 104,525 | 140,679 | +36,154 |
| Germany | 84,459 | 64,676 | -19,783 |
| France | 74,042 | 52,017 | -22,025 |
| Netherlands | 44,631 | 61,743 | +17,112 |
| Denmark | 67,256 | 38,072 | -29,184 |
| Belgium | 28,190 | 17,190 | -11,000 |
| Lithuania | 12,455 | 19,414 | +6,959 |
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 | 1,466,183 |
| Italy | 910,281 |
| Turkey | 792,576 |
| Poland | 224,785 |
| Germany | 119,644 |
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 | 739,198 | 726,985 | -12,213 |
| Italy | 503,405 | 406,876 | -96,529 |
| Turkey | 432,654 | 359,922 | -72,732 |
| Poland | 84,106 | 140,679 | +56,573 |
| Germany | 75,595 | 44,049 | -31,546 |
| Slovakia | 26,292 | 27,983 | +1,691 |
| Taiwan | 19,610 | 14,564 | -5,046 |
| Lithuania | 12,455 | 19,414 | +6,959 |
| United States | 25,721 | 4,976 | -20,745 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 28,447 | +28,447 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 17 |
| Inner London - East | 10 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
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 | 13 | 8 | -5 |
| Inner London - East | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| East Central Scotland | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| South Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +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) | 1,881,369 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,120,495 |
| Road transport | 312,624 |
| Air transport | 230,692 |
| Other | 223,211 |
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) | 1,100,569 | 780,800 | -319,769 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 523,947 | 596,548 | +72,601 |
| Road transport | 45,011 | 267,613 | +222,602 |
| Air transport | 90,914 | 139,778 | +48,864 |
| Other | 193,488 | 29,723 | -163,765 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,271,991 |
| Felixstowe | 891,986 |
| ZLC | 332,562 |
| 000 | 223,211 |
| Eurotunnel | 197,482 |
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 | 769,715 | 502,276 | -267,439 |
| Felixstowe | 468,398 | 423,588 | -44,810 |
| ZLC | 48,700 | 283,862 | +235,162 |
| 000 | 193,488 | 29,723 | -163,765 |
| Eurotunnel | 131,644 | 65,838 | -65,806 |
| 499 | 2,574 | 146,219 | +143,645 |
| Immingham Docks | 45,086 | 56,108 | +11,022 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 67,175 | 25,544 | -41,631 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,956 | 68,210 | +54,254 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 24,267 | 54,828 | +30,561 |
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 | 48 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 3 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-11 | 15 |
| 2025-10 | 21 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| OGUK LIMITED | 64 |
| LEGWEAR INTERNATIONAL LTD | 64 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 52 |
| CEDL REALISATIONS LIMITED | 47 |
| JUST-BEAUTY-TOUCH LTD | 36 |
| TESCO STORES LIMITED | 35 |
| TESCO STORES LIMITED | 35 |
| HZP LTD | 35 |
| LULULEMON ATHLETICA UK LTD | 25 |
| VF NORTHERN EUROPE LIMITED | 22 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 30 |
| 1m-15m | 24 |
| Other | 10 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 258,775 |
| Netherlands | 71,506 |
| Italy | 58,111 |
| Germany | 22,694 |
| France | 21,901 |
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 | 148,894 | 109,881 | -39,013 |
| Netherlands | 24,461 | 47,045 | +22,584 |
| Italy | 46,718 | 11,393 | -35,325 |
| Germany | 17,990 | 4,704 | -13,286 |
| France | 11,699 | 10,202 | -1,497 |
| Ireland | 6,174 | 12,217 | +6,043 |
| Canada | 10,673 | 6,189 | -4,484 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,978 | 11,193 | +9,215 |
| South Africa | 9,275 | 0 | -9,275 |
| Norway | 4,407 | 4,109 | -298 |
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 | 1,473 |
| China | 1,394 |
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 | 670 | 803 | +133 |
| China | 544 | 850 | +306 |
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 | 376,107 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 148,190 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,577 |
| Other | 2,898 |
| Road transport | 1,975 |
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 | 230,401 | 145,706 | -84,695 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 57,063 | 91,127 | +34,064 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,577 | 0 | -3,577 |
| Other | 1,214 | 1,684 | +470 |
| Road transport | 1,975 | 0 | -1,975 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 182,144 |
| London Stansted Airport | 118,786 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 97,038 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 49,010 |
| ZLC | 24,148 |
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 | 113,439 | 68,705 | -44,734 |
| London Stansted Airport | 81,626 | 37,160 | -44,466 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 28,847 | 68,191 | +39,344 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 19,910 | 29,100 | +9,190 |
| ZLC | 15,423 | 8,725 | -6,698 |
| Harwich | 8,170 | 6,158 | -2,012 |
| Felixstowe | 10,900 | 0 | -10,900 |
| Dover | 3,577 | 6,929 | +3,352 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,782 | 7,464 | +5,682 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,978 | 2,016 | +38 |
Quick facts
HS code: 61159691
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Women’s stockings made from synthetic fibres