Import/export HS code 621440: Artificial fiber shawls and scarves
Shawls and scarves made from artificial fibers like rayon, offering a silky texture
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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 | 3,802,805 |
| Italy | 1,023,019 |
| India | 692,901 |
| Spain | 606,427 |
| France | 532,242 |
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 | 1,740,126 | 2,062,679 | +322,553 |
| Italy | 501,358 | 521,661 | +20,303 |
| India | 393,039 | 299,862 | -93,177 |
| Spain | 592,627 | 13,800 | -578,827 |
| France | 224,456 | 307,786 | +83,330 |
| Netherlands | 108,950 | 88,197 | -20,753 |
| Germany | 63,507 | 82,505 | +18,998 |
| Viet Nam | 20,229 | 44,777 | +24,548 |
| Jordan | 0 | 47,253 | +47,253 |
| United States | 19,069 | 23,702 | +4,633 |
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 | 4,584,230 |
| India | 1,408,342 |
| Italy | 1,030,120 |
| Viet Nam | 66,010 |
| Jordan | 47,253 |
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 | 2,127,658 | 2,456,572 | +328,914 |
| India | 1,032,069 | 376,273 | -655,796 |
| Italy | 484,870 | 545,250 | +60,380 |
| Viet Nam | 20,229 | 45,781 | +25,552 |
| Jordan | 0 | 47,253 | +47,253 |
| Turkey | 3,212 | 43,408 | +40,196 |
| France | 37,993 | 2,476 | -35,517 |
| Poland | 7,267 | 20,337 | +13,070 |
| Germany | 17,362 | 4,848 | -12,514 |
| South Korea | 13,914 | 6,090 | -7,824 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 50 |
| Greater Manchester | 18 |
| Inner London - East | 13 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
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 | 32 | 35 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 15 | +8 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +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) | 3,218,816 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,081,062 |
| Air transport | 1,711,746 |
| Other | 335,768 |
| Road transport | 71,493 |
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) | 1,441,678 | 1,777,138 | +335,460 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,380,754 | 700,308 | -680,446 |
| Air transport | 831,605 | 880,141 | +48,536 |
| Other | 136,632 | 199,136 | +62,504 |
| Road transport | 16,306 | 55,187 | +38,881 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,669,003 |
| Eurotunnel | 923,828 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 897,037 |
| Southampton | 760,519 |
| Dover | 579,839 |
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 | 847,585 | 821,418 | -26,167 |
| Eurotunnel | 703,081 | 220,747 | -482,334 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 449,830 | 447,207 | -2,623 |
| Southampton | 500,676 | 259,843 | -240,833 |
| Dover | 314,059 | 265,780 | -48,279 |
| 499 | 34,690 | 372,029 | +337,339 |
| London Gateway Port | 58,751 | 334,367 | +275,616 |
| 000 | 136,632 | 199,136 | +62,504 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 172,248 | 137,260 | -34,988 |
| East Midlands Airport | 150,158 | 150,705 | +547 |
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 | 112 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 61 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 12 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 6 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 25 |
| 2025-11 | 33 |
| 2025-10 | 31 |
| 2025-09 | 32 |
| 2025-08 | 27 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JOHN LEWIS PLC | 90 |
| TJX UK | 85 |
| SABRE RETAIL FASHION LIMITED | 85 |
| MARKS AND SPENCER P.L.C. | 74 |
| MARKS AND SPENCER P.L.C. | 74 |
| NEXT RETAIL LIMITED | 63 |
| FAT FACE LIMITED | 62 |
| GUCCI LIMITED | 60 |
| NEW LOOK RETAILERS LIMITED | 52 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 51 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 69 |
| 54m+ | 52 |
| 0-1m | 33 |
| Other | 25 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 332,205 |
| United States | 105,529 |
| Switzerland | 63,798 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 60,658 |
| Iceland | 44,705 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 192,691 | 139,514 | -53,177 |
| United States | 74,237 | 31,292 | -42,945 |
| Switzerland | 12,511 | 51,287 | +38,776 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 43,174 | 17,484 | -25,690 |
| Iceland | 24,987 | 19,718 | -5,269 |
| Italy | 33,136 | 8,079 | -25,057 |
| Australia | 22,109 | 14,062 | -8,047 |
| China, Macao Special Administrative Region | 32,976 | 940 | -32,036 |
| Germany | 25,507 | 3,903 | -21,604 |
| France | 24,181 | 4,258 | -19,923 |
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 | 24,766 |
| India | 8,859 |
| Sri Lanka | 1,622 |
| Italy | 875 |
| Bangladesh | 499 |
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 | 6,660 | 18,106 | +11,446 |
| India | 562 | 8,297 | +7,735 |
| Sri Lanka | 0 | 1,622 | +1,622 |
| Italy | 624 | 251 | -373 |
| Bangladesh | 2 | 497 | +495 |
| Egypt | 30 | 0 | -30 |
| Turkey | 0 | 25 | +25 |
| Morocco | 2 | 0 | -2 |
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 | 454,628 |
| Other | 294,336 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 138,069 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,718 |
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 | 317,742 | 136,886 | -180,856 |
| Other | 166,217 | 128,119 | -38,098 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 98,176 | 39,893 | -58,283 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,718 | 0 | -4,718 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 315,291 |
| 000 | 294,336 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 75,960 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 67,149 |
| ZLC | 56,217 |
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 | 257,127 | 58,164 | -198,963 |
| 000 | 166,217 | 128,119 | -38,098 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 61,035 | 14,925 | -46,110 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 53,626 | 13,523 | -40,103 |
| ZLC | 3,082 | 53,135 | +50,053 |
| Holyhead | 19,014 | 9,454 | -9,560 |
| Dover | 7,319 | 5,165 | -2,154 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 0 | 9,158 | +9,158 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 7,200 | +7,200 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,456 | 1,607 | -3,849 |
Quick facts
HS code: 621440
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Shawls and scarves made from artificial fibers like rayon, offering a silky texture