Import/export HS code 611692: Cotton gloves
Gloves made from cotton, knitted or crocheted, ideal for lightweight and breathable use
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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 | 2,315,960 |
| Pakistan | 2,187,976 |
| Italy | 239,467 |
| Spain | 224,067 |
| United States | 186,940 |
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 | 1,037,247 | 1,278,713 | +241,466 |
| Pakistan | 1,045,071 | 1,142,905 | +97,834 |
| Italy | 129,261 | 110,206 | -19,055 |
| Spain | 223,107 | 960 | -222,147 |
| United States | 80,165 | 106,775 | +26,610 |
| France | 25,882 | 83,045 | +57,163 |
| Denmark | 25,961 | 56,636 | +30,675 |
| Germany | 44,808 | 10,933 | -33,875 |
| Turkey | 30,014 | 23,754 | -6,260 |
| Bangladesh | 27,251 | 22,770 | -4,481 |
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 | 2,639,447 |
| Pakistan | 2,437,792 |
| United States | 153,947 |
| Turkey | 56,390 |
| Bangladesh | 51,944 |
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 | 1,284,822 | 1,354,625 | +69,803 |
| Pakistan | 1,184,645 | 1,253,147 | +68,502 |
| United States | 64,047 | 89,900 | +25,853 |
| Turkey | 30,014 | 26,376 | -3,638 |
| Bangladesh | 27,251 | 24,693 | -2,558 |
| Germany | 43,968 | 1,244 | -42,724 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 42,774 | +42,774 |
| India | 17,161 | 23,834 | +6,673 |
| Indonesia | 21,265 | 2,436 | -18,829 |
| Italy | 1,913 | 15,621 | +13,708 |
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 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 13 |
| West Midlands | 9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 |
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 | 14 | 7 | -7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 10 | +4 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Essex | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 1 | -4 |
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) | 3,857,259 |
| Air transport | 912,083 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 517,589 |
| Other | 385,945 |
| Road transport | 39,748 |
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) | 1,892,943 | 1,964,316 | +71,373 |
| Air transport | 374,005 | 538,078 | +164,073 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 331,414 | 186,175 | -145,239 |
| Other | 164,130 | 221,815 | +57,685 |
| Road transport | 15,249 | 24,499 | +9,250 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,618,155 |
| Southampton | 921,762 |
| Belfast Port | 705,759 |
| 000 | 385,945 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 334,639 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 911,018 | 707,137 | -203,881 |
| Southampton | 379,454 | 542,308 | +162,854 |
| Belfast Port | 386,330 | 319,429 | -66,901 |
| 000 | 164,130 | 221,815 | +57,685 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 151,357 | 183,282 | +31,925 |
| London Gateway Port | 99,295 | 223,792 | +124,497 |
| Eurotunnel | 270,074 | 8,337 | -261,737 |
| Manchester Airport | 62,172 | 162,364 | +100,192 |
| London | 53,084 | 85,578 | +32,494 |
| 499 | 16,661 | 115,462 | +98,801 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 58 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 54 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 8 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 19 |
| 2025-11 | 19 |
| 2025-10 | 23 |
| 2025-09 | 25 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ALLIED INTERNATIONAL TRADING LIMITED | 98 |
| BEESWIFT LIMITED | 91 |
| ARCO LIMITED | 90 |
| ULTIMATE CLEANERS (INDUSTRIAL) LIMITED | 85 |
| BUNZL UK LIMITED | 70 |
| PJD SAFETY SUPPLIES LTD | 64 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 54 |
| WL REALISATIONS (2023) LIMITED | 53 |
| MELLCREST LIMITED | 47 |
| PAUL MURRAY PLC | 46 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 49 |
| 54m+ | 40 |
| 0-1m | 22 |
| 15m-54m | 18 |
| Other | 11 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 101,182 |
| Denmark | 95,552 |
| Ireland | 67,328 |
| Netherlands | 51,115 |
| Switzerland | 49,921 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 20,798 | 80,384 | +59,586 |
| Denmark | 30,309 | 65,243 | +34,934 |
| Ireland | 52,759 | 14,569 | -38,190 |
| Netherlands | 15,961 | 35,154 | +19,193 |
| Switzerland | 22,236 | 27,685 | +5,449 |
| Guyana | 0 | 33,500 | +33,500 |
| United States | 13,961 | 13,669 | -292 |
| China | 1,260 | 16,991 | +15,731 |
| China, Macao Special Administrative Region | 950 | 15,008 | +14,058 |
| Libya | 0 | 15,250 | +15,250 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 5,235 |
| Pakistan | 1,126 |
| India | 1,088 |
| Germany | 704 |
| XI | 248 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,702 | 3,533 | +1,831 |
| Pakistan | 1,081 | 45 | -1,036 |
| India | 1,058 | 30 | -1,028 |
| Germany | 306 | 398 | +92 |
| XI | 248 | 0 | -248 |
| Bangladesh | 105 | 0 | -105 |
| Ireland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Turkey | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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 | 332,275 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 205,911 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 72,074 |
| Other | 10,345 |
| Road transport | 1,131 |
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 | 109,498 | 222,777 | +113,279 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 101,957 | 103,954 | +1,997 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,845 | 56,229 | +40,384 |
| Other | 6,053 | 4,292 | -1,761 |
| Road transport | 1,131 | 0 | -1,131 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 210,866 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 89,323 |
| Felixstowe | 72,236 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 68,693 |
| Holyhead | 37,307 |
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 | 66,513 | 144,353 | +77,840 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 25,992 | 63,331 | +37,339 |
| Felixstowe | 6,784 | 65,452 | +58,668 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 46,572 | 22,121 | -24,451 |
| Holyhead | 30,265 | 7,042 | -23,223 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 33,500 | +33,500 |
| Liverpool Docks | 18,844 | 6,440 | -12,404 |
| ZLC | 8,137 | 7,592 | -545 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,553 | 6,999 | +1,446 |
| 000 | 6,053 | 4,292 | -1,761 |
Quick facts
HS code: 611692
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Gloves made from cotton, knitted or crocheted, ideal for lightweight and breathable use