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 | 1,214,232 |
| Italy | 895,668 |
| Turkey | 791,451 |
| Poland | 254,118 |
| Germany | 153,698 |
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 | 588,545 | 625,687 | +37,142 |
| Italy | 489,622 | 406,046 | -83,576 |
| Turkey | 446,734 | 344,717 | -102,017 |
| Poland | 110,020 | 144,098 | +34,078 |
| Germany | 81,249 | 72,449 | -8,800 |
| France | 81,287 | 52,349 | -28,938 |
| Netherlands | 64,791 | 54,467 | -10,324 |
| Denmark | 71,016 | 34,382 | -36,634 |
| Belgium | 28,022 | 13,354 | -14,668 |
| Lithuania | 6,276 | 25,593 | +19,317 |
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 | 1,440,497 |
| Italy | 935,597 |
| Turkey | 848,901 |
| Poland | 233,699 |
| Germany | 125,561 |
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 | 743,991 | 696,506 | -47,485 |
| Italy | 521,290 | 414,307 | -106,983 |
| Turkey | 488,629 | 360,272 | -128,357 |
| Poland | 89,601 | 144,098 | +54,497 |
| Germany | 78,690 | 46,871 | -31,819 |
| Slovakia | 26,096 | 34,274 | +8,178 |
| Taiwan | 19,555 | 15,648 | -3,907 |
| Lithuania | 6,276 | 25,593 | +19,317 |
| United States | 25,721 | 4,976 | -20,745 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 24,900 | +24,900 |
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 | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
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 | 6 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| East Central Scotland | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| South Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| 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) | 1,984,936 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,092,862 |
| Road transport | 309,056 |
| Other | 235,090 |
| Air transport | 222,951 |
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) | 1,180,135 | 804,801 | -375,334 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 517,184 | 575,678 | +58,494 |
| Road transport | 43,798 | 265,258 | +221,460 |
| Other | 201,077 | 34,013 | -167,064 |
| Air transport | 95,564 | 127,387 | +31,823 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,338,721 |
| Felixstowe | 872,769 |
| ZLC | 333,717 |
| 000 | 235,090 |
| Eurotunnel | 203,538 |
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 | 818,217 | 520,504 | -297,713 |
| Felixstowe | 455,190 | 417,579 | -37,611 |
| ZLC | 47,487 | 286,230 | +238,743 |
| 000 | 201,077 | 34,013 | -167,064 |
| Eurotunnel | 140,703 | 62,835 | -77,868 |
| 499 | 2,574 | 136,012 | +133,438 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 88,572 | 24,517 | -64,055 |
| Immingham Docks | 42,023 | 58,138 | +16,115 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,901 | 66,606 | +52,705 |
| Birmingham Airport | 28,484 | 51,673 | +23,189 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 21 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
| 2025-07 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LEGWEAR INTERNATIONAL LTD | 64 |
| OGUK LIMITED | 63 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 52 |
| CEDL REALISATIONS LIMITED | 47 |
| JUST-BEAUTY-TOUCH LTD | 36 |
| HZP LTD | 35 |
| TESCO STORES LIMITED | 34 |
| TESCO STORES LIMITED | 34 |
| LULULEMON ATHLETICA UK LTD | 25 |
| VF NORTHERN EUROPE LIMITED | 21 |
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 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
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 | 281,455 |
| Italy | 58,111 |
| Netherlands | 50,872 |
| Germany | 27,118 |
| Ireland | 20,572 |
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 | 165,901 | 115,554 | -50,347 |
| Italy | 28,922 | 29,189 | +267 |
| Netherlands | 20,847 | 30,025 | +9,178 |
| Germany | 23,382 | 3,736 | -19,646 |
| Ireland | 6,654 | 13,918 | +7,264 |
| France | 10,031 | 10,474 | +443 |
| 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 |
| XU | 31 |
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 | 460 | 934 | +474 |
| XU | 0 | 31 | +31 |
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 | 403,524 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 128,341 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,789 |
| 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 | 236,214 | 167,310 | -68,904 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 52,345 | 75,996 | +23,651 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,789 | 0 | -4,789 |
| Other | 1,130 | 1,768 | +638 |
| 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 | 193,752 |
| London Stansted Airport | 137,997 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 75,008 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 48,113 |
| ZLC | 21,643 |
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 | 113,042 | 80,710 | -32,332 |
| London Stansted Airport | 105,632 | 32,365 | -73,267 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 27,179 | 47,829 | +20,650 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,114 | 45,999 | +43,885 |
| ZLC | 15,423 | 6,220 | -9,203 |
| Harwich | 4,556 | 9,772 | +5,216 |
| Felixstowe | 10,900 | 0 | -10,900 |
| Dover | 3,577 | 6,929 | +3,352 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,782 | 7,464 | +5,682 |
| Holyhead | 3,527 | 1,617 | -1,910 |
Quick facts
HS code: 61159691
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Women’s stockings made from synthetic fibres