Import/export HS code 621230: Corselettes
Combination undergarments that include both a brassiere and a girdle
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 7,170,984 |
| Bangladesh | 1,011,808 |
| India | 734,943 |
| France | 504,486 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 499,436 |
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 | 3,238,703 | 3,932,281 | +693,578 |
| Bangladesh | 307,372 | 704,436 | +397,064 |
| India | 704,112 | 30,831 | -673,281 |
| France | 201,992 | 302,494 | +100,502 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 432,968 | 66,468 | -366,500 |
| United States | 290,181 | 32,124 | -258,057 |
| Pakistan | 16,235 | 275,162 | +258,927 |
| Ireland | 90,600 | 87,909 | -2,691 |
| Slovakia | 152,477 | 0 | -152,477 |
| Sri Lanka | 41,065 | 98,957 | +57,892 |
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 | 8,083,512 |
| Bangladesh | 1,011,808 |
| India | 849,154 |
| Morocco | 512,449 |
| Pakistan | 291,397 |
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 | 4,041,995 | 4,041,517 | -478 |
| Bangladesh | 307,372 | 704,436 | +397,064 |
| India | 738,524 | 110,630 | -627,894 |
| Morocco | 191,422 | 321,027 | +129,605 |
| Pakistan | 16,235 | 275,162 | +258,927 |
| Viet Nam | 44,998 | 115,706 | +70,708 |
| Slovakia | 152,477 | 0 | -152,477 |
| Sri Lanka | 43,029 | 100,007 | +56,978 |
| Romania | 53,108 | 40,104 | -13,004 |
| Turkey | 30,259 | 40,578 | +10,319 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 30 |
| Greater Manchester | 12 |
| Inner London - East | 11 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | 24 | 20 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 10 | 6 | -4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Essex | 0 | 4 | +4 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 7,061,439 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,488,647 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 684,175 |
| Other | 604,917 |
| Road transport | 13,367 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 3,371,930 | 3,689,509 | +317,579 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,818,320 | 1,670,327 | -147,993 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 400,700 | 283,475 | -117,225 |
| Other | 281,311 | 323,606 | +42,295 |
| Road transport | 10,592 | 2,775 | -7,817 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 3,362,307 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,755,977 |
| Felixstowe | 1,779,778 |
| Southampton | 848,314 |
| London Gateway Port | 617,303 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 1,367,397 | 1,994,910 | +627,513 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,606,750 | 1,149,227 | -457,523 |
| Felixstowe | 1,290,333 | 489,445 | -800,888 |
| Southampton | 281,297 | 567,017 | +285,720 |
| London Gateway Port | 142,360 | 474,943 | +332,583 |
| 000 | 281,311 | 323,606 | +42,295 |
| 499 | 43,170 | 234,207 | +191,037 |
| Eurotunnel | 140,767 | 98,844 | -41,923 |
| East Midlands Airport | 161,805 | 69,736 | -92,069 |
| Birmingham Airport | 45,954 | 162,221 | +116,267 |
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 | 68 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 28 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 15 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 5 |
| Creative, arts and entertainment activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 26 |
| 2025-10 | 26 |
| 2025-09 | 22 |
| 2025-08 | 27 |
| 2025-07 | 21 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NEXT RETAIL LIMITED | 88 |
| LOVEHONEY LIMITED | 80 |
| PRETTYLITTLETHING.COM LIMITED | 69 |
| HONEY BIRDETTE (UK) LIMITED | 64 |
| 4FASHIONS LTD | 61 |
| AGENT PROVOCATEUR LIMITED | 59 |
| BLUE BELLA LTD | 51 |
| MARKS AND SPENCER P.L.C. | 50 |
| MARKS AND SPENCER P.L.C. | 50 |
| BOOHOO.COM UK LIMITED | 49 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 44 |
| 54m+ | 25 |
| 0-1m | 20 |
| Other | 13 |
| 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 | 326,592 |
| Ireland | 284,496 |
| France | 278,934 |
| United Arab Emirates | 245,313 |
| South Korea | 143,400 |
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 | 148,214 | 178,378 | +30,164 |
| Ireland | 135,756 | 148,740 | +12,984 |
| France | 84,730 | 194,204 | +109,474 |
| United Arab Emirates | 165,598 | 79,715 | -85,883 |
| South Korea | 143,400 | 0 | -143,400 |
| Russia | 135,020 | 5,503 | -129,517 |
| Netherlands | 32,338 | 63,501 | +31,163 |
| Canada | 64,636 | 12,337 | -52,299 |
| Germany | 34,418 | 37,491 | +3,073 |
| Iceland | 0 | 55,925 | +55,925 |
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 | 163,985 |
| China | 76,942 |
| Bangladesh | 12,056 |
| Sri Lanka | 11,517 |
| United States | 5,414 |
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 | 77,536 | 86,449 | +8,913 |
| China | 36,099 | 40,843 | +4,744 |
| Bangladesh | 8,358 | 3,698 | -4,660 |
| Sri Lanka | 6,896 | 4,621 | -2,275 |
| United States | 1,258 | 4,156 | +2,898 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 499 | 4,179 | +3,680 |
| Viet Nam | 1,631 | 946 | -685 |
| Thailand | 28 | 2,137 | +2,109 |
| Morocco | 0 | 214 | +214 |
| Pakistan | 137 | 44 | -93 |
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 | 1,123,831 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 673,051 |
| Other | 279,729 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 31,356 |
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 | 711,307 | 412,524 | -298,783 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 338,798 | 334,253 | -4,545 |
| Other | 132,442 | 147,287 | +14,845 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,464 | 12,892 | -5,572 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 630,227 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 502,612 |
| East Midlands Airport | 481,388 |
| 000 | 279,729 |
| London Stansted Airport | 79,305 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 328,308 | 301,919 | -26,389 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 373,938 | 128,674 | -245,264 |
| East Midlands Airport | 254,908 | 226,480 | -28,428 |
| 000 | 132,442 | 147,287 | +14,845 |
| London Stansted Airport | 32,648 | 46,657 | +14,009 |
| ZLC | 36,988 | 9,507 | -27,481 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,532 | 30,381 | +20,849 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,372 | 11,897 | +6,525 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 10,954 | 0 | -10,954 |
| Dover | 10,490 | 0 | -10,490 |
Quick facts
HS code: 621230
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Combination undergarments that include both a brassiere and a girdle