Import/export HS code 63053211: Knitted or crocheted bulk containers
Flexible bulk containers made by knitting or crocheting, often used for lightweight materials
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 181,023 |
| Uzbekistan | 147,707 |
| India | 114,366 |
| China | 80,150 |
| Ireland | 68,757 |
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 | 176,523 | 4,500 | -172,023 |
| Uzbekistan | 37,402 | 110,305 | +72,903 |
| India | 114,366 | 0 | -114,366 |
| China | 59,746 | 20,404 | -39,342 |
| Ireland | 31,743 | 37,014 | +5,271 |
| Pakistan | 43,969 | 0 | -43,969 |
| Ukraine | 36,757 | 0 | -36,757 |
| Viet Nam | 16,716 | 13,568 | -3,148 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 7,556 | +7,556 |
| Germany | 0 | 2,899 | +2,899 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Uzbekistan | 184,464 |
| Turkey | 181,023 |
| India | 116,663 |
| China | 82,840 |
| Pakistan | 43,969 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uzbekistan | 74,159 | 110,305 | +36,146 |
| Turkey | 176,523 | 4,500 | -172,023 |
| India | 115,707 | 956 | -114,751 |
| China | 62,436 | 20,404 | -42,032 |
| Pakistan | 43,969 | 0 | -43,969 |
| Viet Nam | 16,716 | 13,568 | -3,148 |
| Germany | 0 | 9,499 | +9,499 |
| Belgium | 0 | 2,781 | +2,781 |
| Hungary | 1,359 | 0 | -1,359 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| West Midlands | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 0 | -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) | 266,069 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 195,204 |
| Road transport | 181,023 |
| Other | 68,757 |
| Air transport | 10,586 |
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) | 232,506 | 33,563 | -198,943 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 75,518 | 119,686 | +44,168 |
| Road transport | 176,523 | 4,500 | -172,023 |
| Other | 31,743 | 37,014 | +5,271 |
| Air transport | 6,322 | 4,264 | -2,058 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 365,487 |
| Felixstowe | 188,849 |
| 000 | 68,757 |
| Southampton | 43,969 |
| London Gateway Port | 19,039 |
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 | 250,682 | 114,805 | -135,877 |
| Felixstowe | 175,281 | 13,568 | -161,713 |
| 000 | 31,743 | 37,014 | +5,271 |
| Southampton | 43,969 | 0 | -43,969 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 19,039 | +19,039 |
| London | 13,256 | 0 | -13,256 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,322 | 0 | -6,322 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 5,556 | +5,556 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 0 | 2,899 | +2,899 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 2,781 | +2,781 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Libraries, archives, museums and other cultural activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 1 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-02 | 2 |
| 2024-07 | 2 |
| 2024-04 | 3 |
| 2024-02 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| QPAC PACKAGING LLP | 65 |
| FPS FLEXIBLES UK LTD | 41 |
| HOLROSE LIMITED | 13 |
| WEIR & CARMICHAEL LIMITED | 13 |
| SPARKLE NORTH LTD | 13 |
| DMM INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 8 |
| SMARTLIFT BULK PACKAGING LTD. | 6 |
| ROSENFLEX (UK) LIMITED | 6 |
| LC PACKAGING UK LTD | 5 |
| GLOBAL TRADING U K LIMITED | 3 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China, Macao Special Administrative Region | 30,390 |
| Netherlands | 17,701 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 12,012 |
| Mozambique | 9,555 |
| Viet Nam | 9,000 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China, Macao Special Administrative Region | 30,390 | 0 | -30,390 |
| Netherlands | 17,701 | 0 | -17,701 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 12,012 | +12,012 |
| Mozambique | 0 | 9,555 | +9,555 |
| Viet Nam | 9,000 | 0 | -9,000 |
| France | 6,328 | 0 | -6,328 |
| Hungary | 4,792 | 0 | -4,792 |
| Ireland | 2,596 | 81 | -2,515 |
| New Zealand | 1,381 | 0 | -1,381 |
| Malaysia | 1,331 | 0 | -1,331 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 113 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 32 | 81 | +49 |
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 | 49,065 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 28,697 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,555 |
| Other | 113 |
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 | 35,790 | 13,275 | -22,515 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 28,697 | 0 | -28,697 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,000 | 9,555 | +555 |
| Other | 32 | 81 | +49 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 42,402 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 26,133 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,555 |
| Southampton | 9,000 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,332 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 30,390 | 12,012 | -18,378 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 26,133 | 0 | -26,133 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 9,555 | +9,555 |
| Southampton | 9,000 | 0 | -9,000 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,069 | 1,263 | -2,806 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,564 | 0 | -2,564 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,331 | 0 | -1,331 |
| 000 | 32 | 81 | +49 |
Quick facts
HS code: 63053211
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Flexible bulk containers made by knitting or crocheting, often used for lightweight materials