Import/export HS code 600191: Cotton knitted fabrics
Knitted fabrics made from cotton, breathable and comfortable for everyday wear
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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 264,642 |
| Netherlands | 71,364 |
| China | 50,882 |
| Ireland | 28,673 |
| Switzerland | 12,140 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 128,639 | 136,003 | +7,364 |
| Netherlands | 42,118 | 29,246 | -12,872 |
| China | 34,994 | 15,888 | -19,106 |
| Ireland | 0 | 28,673 | +28,673 |
| Switzerland | 8,211 | 3,929 | -4,282 |
| Turkey | 8,878 | 0 | -8,878 |
| France | 0 | 8,373 | +8,373 |
| Belgium | 1,829 | 0 | -1,829 |
| Germany | 1,159 | 0 | -1,159 |
| Romania | 1,152 | 0 | -1,152 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 263,462 |
| China | 114,986 |
| Turkey | 15,459 |
| Netherlands | 14,372 |
| Czechia | 11,007 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 127,459 | 136,003 | +8,544 |
| China | 69,852 | 45,134 | -24,718 |
| Turkey | 15,459 | 0 | -15,459 |
| Netherlands | 5,999 | 8,373 | +2,374 |
| Czechia | 7,078 | 3,929 | -3,149 |
| Switzerland | 1,133 | 0 | -1,133 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Lancashire | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | 0 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 330,230 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 47,886 |
| Air transport | 34,838 |
| Other | 28,673 |
| Road transport | 7,465 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 176,987 | 153,243 | -23,744 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 30,179 | 17,707 | -12,472 |
| Air transport | 12,349 | 22,489 | +10,140 |
| Other | 0 | 28,673 | +28,673 |
| Road transport | 7,465 | 0 | -7,465 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 245,235 |
| London | 47,710 |
| 000 | 28,673 |
| Southampton | 24,698 |
| ZLC | 21,018 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 123,018 | 122,217 | -801 |
| London | 32,924 | 14,786 | -18,138 |
| 000 | 0 | 28,673 | +28,673 |
| Southampton | 10,585 | 14,113 | +3,528 |
| ZLC | 17,089 | 3,929 | -13,160 |
| Felixstowe | 17,283 | 1,775 | -15,508 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 13,786 | +13,786 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,706 | 8,703 | +6,997 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,422 | 3,938 | -1,484 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 8,373 | +8,373 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of wearing apparel
|
5 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
5 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of furniture
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 1 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
| 2025-03 | 4 |
| 2025-02 | 2 |
| 2024-11 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROCH VALLEY LIMITED | 10 |
| FABRIC LAND (BOURNEMOUTH) LIMITED | 8 |
| LASH HOUSE LTD | 6 |
| DAVID NIEPER LIMITED | 5 |
| AMBASSADOR TEXTILES LIMITED | 3 |
| R & M HEYS LIMITED | 3 |
| SAHARA LIMITED | 3 |
| SAHARA LIMITED | 3 |
| SAVOIR BEDS LIMITED | 3 |
| B & A QUILTING (UK) LIMITED | 3 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 44,424 |
| Ireland | 28,539 |
| United States | 27,082 |
| Italy | 7,877 |
| Portugal | 5,030 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 31,659 | 12,765 | -18,894 |
| Ireland | 0 | 28,539 | +28,539 |
| United States | 8,787 | 18,295 | +9,508 |
| Italy | 0 | 7,877 | +7,877 |
| Portugal | 2,160 | 2,870 | +710 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 3,175 | +3,175 |
| Switzerland | 964 | 1,140 | +176 |
| Bahrain | 1,629 | 0 | -1,629 |
| Czechia | 1,596 | 0 | -1,596 |
| Brunei Darussalam | 0 | 1,241 | +1,241 |
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 | 26,691 |
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 | 0 | 26,691 | +26,691 |
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 | 78,552 |
| Other | 26,691 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,246 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,241 |
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 | 46,795 | 31,757 | -15,038 |
| Other | 0 | 26,691 | +26,691 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 17,246 | +17,246 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 1,241 | +1,241 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 40,500 |
| 000 | 26,691 |
| London Stansted Airport | 21,869 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,398 |
| East Midlands Airport | 13,313 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 37,325 | 3,175 | -34,150 |
| 000 | 0 | 26,691 | +26,691 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,541 | 19,328 | +16,787 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 15,398 | +15,398 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,929 | 6,384 | -545 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 2,870 | +2,870 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 1,848 | +1,848 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 1,241 | +1,241 |
Quick facts
HS code: 600191
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Knitted fabrics made from cotton, breathable and comfortable for everyday wear