Import/export HS code 620811: Women's or girls' underwear of man-made fibres
Underwear made of synthetic materials like polyester or nylon
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 784,521 |
| France | 577,349 |
| China | 569,018 |
| Sri Lanka | 214,510 |
| Viet Nam | 171,564 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 457,729 | 326,792 | -130,937 |
| France | 206,187 | 371,162 | +164,975 |
| China | 420,679 | 148,339 | -272,340 |
| Sri Lanka | 98,985 | 115,525 | +16,540 |
| Viet Nam | 163,875 | 7,689 | -156,186 |
| India | 62,340 | 44,598 | -17,742 |
| Italy | 40,769 | 54,805 | +14,036 |
| Morocco | 78,187 | 12,714 | -65,473 |
| Ireland | 29,752 | 26,997 | -2,755 |
| United States | 15,789 | 25,378 | +9,589 |
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 | 806,838 |
| Turkey | 784,625 |
| Italy | 474,784 |
| Sri Lanka | 215,664 |
| India | 112,740 |
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 | 593,176 | 213,662 | -379,514 |
| Turkey | 457,833 | 326,792 | -131,041 |
| Italy | 193,137 | 281,647 | +88,510 |
| Sri Lanka | 100,139 | 115,525 | +15,386 |
| India | 63,963 | 48,777 | -15,186 |
| Morocco | 95,073 | 12,714 | -82,359 |
| France | 2,874 | 84,348 | +81,474 |
| Bangladesh | 27,038 | 22,786 | -4,252 |
| Viet Nam | 20,777 | 10,871 | -9,906 |
| Romania | 16,399 | 13,774 | -2,625 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 18 |
| Inner London - East | 15 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 |
| West Midlands | 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 | 12 | 10 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 813,467 |
| Road transport | 675,804 |
| Air transport | 649,751 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 600,411 |
| Other | 116,958 |
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) | 577,712 | 235,755 | -341,957 |
| Road transport | 350,076 | 325,728 | -24,348 |
| Air transport | 391,901 | 257,850 | -134,051 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 263,408 | 337,003 | +73,595 |
| Other | 61,357 | 55,601 | -5,756 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 704,804 |
| Felixstowe | 390,075 |
| Eurotunnel | 345,065 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 319,143 |
| Southampton | 281,196 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 374,694 | 330,110 | -44,584 |
| Felixstowe | 239,670 | 150,405 | -89,265 |
| Eurotunnel | 185,073 | 159,992 | -25,081 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 166,191 | 152,952 | -13,239 |
| Southampton | 263,424 | 17,772 | -245,652 |
| Manchester Airport | 161,806 | 36,798 | -125,008 |
| Dover | 23,965 | 127,130 | +103,165 |
| 000 | 61,357 | 55,601 | -5,756 |
| Thamesport | 66,617 | 12,714 | -53,903 |
| East Midlands Airport | 20,160 | 36,469 | +16,309 |
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 | 63 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 22 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 14 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
| 2025-07 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BOOHOO.COM UK LIMITED | 79 |
| MARKS AND SPENCER P.L.C. | 50 |
| MARKS AND SPENCER P.L.C. | 50 |
| MARSYLKA MANUFACTURING CO.LIMITED | 40 |
| MATALAN RETAIL LTD. | 39 |
| PRETTYLITTLETHING.COM LIMITED | 37 |
| NEXT RETAIL LIMITED | 36 |
| URBN UK LIMITED | 32 |
| NEW TEMPTATIONS LIMITED | 29 |
| BANDICOOT BOUTIQUE LIMITED | 28 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 31 |
| 0-1m | 24 |
| 54m+ | 18 |
| Other | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
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 Arab Emirates | 187,509 |
| France | 120,440 |
| Germany | 73,602 |
| Italy | 50,733 |
| United States | 39,504 |
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 Arab Emirates | 165,442 | 22,067 | -143,375 |
| France | 28,356 | 92,084 | +63,728 |
| Germany | 51,128 | 22,474 | -28,654 |
| Italy | 29,525 | 21,208 | -8,317 |
| United States | 9,160 | 30,344 | +21,184 |
| Ireland | 14,490 | 9,029 | -5,461 |
| Qatar | 16,499 | 0 | -16,499 |
| Norway | 12,947 | 1,080 | -11,867 |
| South Africa | 9,500 | 0 | -9,500 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2,324 | 5,482 | +3,158 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 7,806 |
| XU | 4,285 |
| Sri Lanka | 2,637 |
| Turkey | 1,669 |
| China | 1,339 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 3,199 | 4,607 | +1,408 |
| XU | 1,789 | 2,496 | +707 |
| Sri Lanka | 1,928 | 709 | -1,219 |
| Turkey | 1,625 | 44 | -1,581 |
| China | 593 | 746 | +153 |
| Cambodia | 733 | 216 | -517 |
| India | 0 | 211 | +211 |
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 | 390,062 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 144,489 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,318 |
| Other | 18,896 |
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 | 250,069 | 139,993 | -110,076 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 88,617 | 55,872 | -32,745 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,771 | 9,547 | -224 |
| Other | 9,867 | 9,029 | -838 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 161,900 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 120,231 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 112,723 |
| East Midlands Airport | 65,633 |
| ZLC | 29,902 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 161,900 | 0 | -161,900 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 79,215 | 41,016 | -38,199 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,326 | 110,397 | +108,071 |
| East Midlands Airport | 50,654 | 14,979 | -35,675 |
| ZLC | 16,934 | 12,968 | -3,966 |
| London Stansted Airport | 18,255 | 1,649 | -16,606 |
| 000 | 9,867 | 9,029 | -838 |
| Dover | 2,240 | 12,834 | +10,594 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,771 | 0 | -9,771 |
| Southampton | 0 | 8,575 | +8,575 |
Quick facts
HS code: 620811
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Underwear made of synthetic materials like polyester or nylon