Import/export HS code 62101092: Single-use surgical gowns
Disposable gowns used by patients or surgeons during medical procedures
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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 | 15,702,482 |
| Myanmar | 3,688,092 |
| Netherlands | 3,641,701 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 3,072,759 |
| Belgium | 2,407,114 |
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 | 8,249,722 | 7,452,760 | -796,962 |
| Myanmar | 1,891,716 | 1,796,376 | -95,340 |
| Netherlands | 1,662,901 | 1,978,800 | +315,899 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,238,467 | 834,292 | -1,404,175 |
| Belgium | 1,639,160 | 767,954 | -871,206 |
| Pakistan | 971,973 | 943,231 | -28,742 |
| Germany | 921,959 | 763,327 | -158,632 |
| Cambodia | 1,021,191 | 510,353 | -510,838 |
| Italy | 777,168 | 267,413 | -509,755 |
| Turkey | 542,569 | 218,207 | -324,362 |
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 | 21,472,519 |
| Myanmar | 3,762,823 |
| Mexico | 3,677,439 |
| Turkey | 2,094,753 |
| Pakistan | 1,984,200 |
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 | 12,448,127 | 9,024,392 | -3,423,735 |
| Myanmar | 1,941,656 | 1,821,167 | -120,489 |
| Mexico | 1,655,113 | 2,022,326 | +367,213 |
| Turkey | 1,281,992 | 812,761 | -469,231 |
| Pakistan | 1,040,969 | 943,231 | -97,738 |
| Cambodia | 1,114,289 | 576,208 | -538,081 |
| Thailand | 638,971 | 386,416 | -252,555 |
| Viet Nam | 517,606 | 443,977 | -73,629 |
| India | 41,718 | 308,705 | +266,987 |
| Honduras | 105,647 | 113,778 | +8,131 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 |
| Essex | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Essex | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +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) | 27,354,953 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,997,286 |
| Air transport | 1,715,975 |
| Other | 646,728 |
| Road transport | 24,604 |
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) | 15,176,449 | 12,178,504 | -2,997,945 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,779,414 | 4,217,872 | -561,542 |
| Air transport | 1,168,619 | 547,356 | -621,263 |
| Other | 423,291 | 223,437 | -199,854 |
| Road transport | 19,363 | 5,241 | -14,122 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 17,957,166 |
| Southampton | 6,957,190 |
| Dover | 2,875,576 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,731,281 |
| Harwich | 1,950,662 |
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 | 9,385,955 | 8,571,211 | -814,744 |
| Southampton | 4,943,793 | 2,013,397 | -2,930,396 |
| Dover | 1,842,316 | 1,033,260 | -809,056 |
| London Gateway Port | 753,097 | 1,978,184 | +1,225,087 |
| Harwich | 975,803 | 974,859 | -944 |
| London | 788,754 | 778,825 | -9,929 |
| Birmingham Airport | 539,454 | 204,072 | -335,382 |
| East Midlands Airport | 512,533 | 204,315 | -308,218 |
| 000 | 423,291 | 223,437 | -199,854 |
| Eurotunnel | 315,732 | 321,852 | +6,120 |
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 | 28 |
| Other manufacturing | 10 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Human health activities | 6 |
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 17 |
| 2025-10 | 19 |
| 2025-09 | 16 |
| 2025-08 | 17 |
| 2025-07 | 26 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| UNISURGE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 109 |
| KIMAL PLC | 106 |
| MEDIQ HEALTHCARE UK LIMITED | 93 |
| IVOR SHAW LIMITED | 56 |
| FULL SUPPORT HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 52 |
| ELIS UK LIMITED | 50 |
| O&M HALYARD UK LIMITED | 47 |
| MED-I-PANT (U.K.) LIMITED | 45 |
| STRYKER UK LIMITED | 43 |
| ROCIALLE HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 43 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 26 |
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 641,920 |
| Germany | 381,167 |
| Ireland | 184,679 |
| France | 46,169 |
| Denmark | 39,183 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 70,685 | 571,235 | +500,550 |
| Germany | 260,627 | 120,540 | -140,087 |
| Ireland | 84,904 | 99,775 | +14,871 |
| France | 37,066 | 9,103 | -27,963 |
| Denmark | 29,904 | 9,279 | -20,625 |
| United States | 22,455 | 14,073 | -8,382 |
| Netherlands | 30,201 | 3,694 | -26,507 |
| Libya | 32,850 | 0 | -32,850 |
| Seychelles | 14,250 | 8,788 | -5,462 |
| Sweden | 0 | 22,212 | +22,212 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 924 |
| China | 22 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 652 | 272 | -380 |
| China | 22 | 0 | -22 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,274,506 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 152,102 |
| Air transport | 105,111 |
| Other | 946 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 456,672 | 817,834 | +361,162 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 124,225 | 27,877 | -96,348 |
| Air transport | 64,427 | 40,684 | -23,743 |
| Other | 674 | 272 | -402 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 644,529 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 164,503 |
| Holyhead | 146,503 |
| Felixstowe | 144,220 |
| Immingham Docks | 112,350 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 45,426 | 599,103 | +553,677 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 137,336 | 27,167 | -110,169 |
| Holyhead | 71,193 | 75,310 | +4,117 |
| Felixstowe | 131,019 | 13,201 | -117,818 |
| Immingham Docks | 23,603 | 88,747 | +65,144 |
| Harwich | 79,820 | 16,372 | -63,448 |
| East Midlands Airport | 33,033 | 23,194 | -9,839 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 23,128 | 13,748 | -9,380 |
| Middlesbrough | 32,850 | 0 | -32,850 |
| Liverpool Docks | 14,052 | 15,807 | +1,755 |
Quick facts
HS code: 62101092
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Disposable gowns used by patients or surgeons during medical procedures