Import/export HS code 621320: Cotton handkerchiefs
Handkerchiefs made from cotton, a soft and breathable material
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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 | 2,340,534 |
| India | 249,962 |
| Japan | 122,999 |
| Switzerland | 81,587 |
| France | 68,364 |
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 | 1,003,519 | 1,337,015 | +333,496 |
| India | 125,188 | 124,774 | -414 |
| Japan | 60,971 | 62,028 | +1,057 |
| Switzerland | 63,574 | 18,013 | -45,561 |
| France | 58,709 | 9,655 | -49,054 |
| Netherlands | 43,437 | 22,845 | -20,592 |
| Malaysia | 41,282 | 16,801 | -24,481 |
| Turkey | 41,490 | 5,191 | -36,299 |
| Italy | 26,314 | 19,659 | -6,655 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 914 | 41,599 | +40,685 |
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 | 2,464,550 |
| India | 260,963 |
| Japan | 125,074 |
| Italy | 97,454 |
| Malaysia | 58,083 |
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 | 1,058,187 | 1,406,363 | +348,176 |
| India | 130,838 | 130,125 | -713 |
| Japan | 60,971 | 64,103 | +3,132 |
| Italy | 67,932 | 29,522 | -38,410 |
| Malaysia | 41,282 | 16,801 | -24,481 |
| Poland | 48,633 | 0 | -48,633 |
| Switzerland | 36,620 | 10,987 | -25,633 |
| Turkey | 41,490 | 5,191 | -36,299 |
| Myanmar | 22,795 | 0 | -22,795 |
| Pakistan | 16,600 | 4,690 | -11,910 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 27 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Inner London - East | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 | 19 | 16 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 6 | +4 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Northern Ireland | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 1 | -1 |
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) | 2,060,797 |
| Other | 563,517 |
| Air transport | 355,500 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 211,404 |
| Road transport | 111,551 |
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) | 973,888 | 1,086,909 | +113,021 |
| Other | 253,646 | 309,871 | +56,225 |
| Air transport | 173,976 | 181,524 | +7,548 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 105,589 | 105,815 | +226 |
| Road transport | 85,847 | 25,704 | -60,143 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 590,245 |
| 000 | 563,517 |
| Belfast Port | 515,107 |
| 499 | 383,023 |
| Southampton | 323,665 |
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 | 328,574 | 261,671 | -66,903 |
| 000 | 253,646 | 309,871 | +56,225 |
| Belfast Port | 290,652 | 224,455 | -66,197 |
| 499 | 8,442 | 374,581 | +366,139 |
| Southampton | 178,381 | 145,284 | -33,097 |
| London Gateway Port | 30,998 | 99,274 | +68,276 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 66,554 | 53,197 | -13,357 |
| East Midlands Airport | 37,230 | 78,389 | +41,159 |
| Liverpool Docks | 65,186 | 47,775 | -17,411 |
| London | 84,950 | 11,794 | -73,156 |
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 | 55 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 28 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 9 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 7 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 48 |
| 54m+ | 27 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 91,337 |
| Ireland | 81,894 |
| Netherlands | 65,302 |
| France | 31,203 |
| Belgium | 10,116 |
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 | 56,605 | 34,732 | -21,873 |
| Ireland | 53,290 | 28,604 | -24,686 |
| Netherlands | 50,884 | 14,418 | -36,466 |
| France | 22,016 | 9,187 | -12,829 |
| Belgium | 10,116 | 0 | -10,116 |
| Switzerland | 7,312 | 1,330 | -5,982 |
| Turkey | 0 | 8,199 | +8,199 |
| United Arab Emirates | 7,714 | 0 | -7,714 |
| New Zealand | 0 | 7,158 | +7,158 |
| Japan | 6,855 | 0 | -6,855 |
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 | 56,311 |
| XI | 10,590 |
| India | 6,599 |
| Italy | 410 |
| Turkey | 101 |
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 | 31,860 | 24,451 | -7,409 |
| XI | 10,590 | 0 | -10,590 |
| India | 4,765 | 1,834 | -2,931 |
| Italy | 331 | 79 | -252 |
| Turkey | 100 | 1 | -99 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 20 | +20 |
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 | 193,660 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 80,233 |
| Other | 74,120 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,763 |
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 | 143,142 | 50,518 | -92,624 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 44,441 | 35,792 | -8,649 |
| Other | 47,735 | 26,385 | -21,350 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,262 | 9,501 | +1,239 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 115,931 |
| 000 | 74,120 |
| ZLC | 47,174 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 32,491 |
| London Stansted Airport | 17,160 |
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 | 82,614 | 33,317 | -49,297 |
| 000 | 47,735 | 26,385 | -21,350 |
| ZLC | 41,314 | 5,860 | -35,454 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 21,993 | 10,498 | -11,495 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,125 | 7,035 | -3,090 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,013 | 4,349 | -7,664 |
| Dover | 3,382 | 9,385 | +6,003 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,039 | 2,806 | -5,233 |
| Holyhead | 5,960 | 4,560 | -1,400 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,768 | 7,000 | +4,232 |
Quick facts
HS code: 621320
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Handkerchiefs made from cotton, a soft and breathable material