Import/export HS code 600240: Stretchy knitted fabrics without rubber thread
Fabrics less than 30 cm wide, made with stretchy yarn but no rubber thread, containing at least 5% elastomeric material
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 205,702 |
| Portugal | 186,749 |
| China | 129,821 |
| Germany | 128,076 |
| India | 52,715 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 127,524 | 78,178 | -49,346 |
| Portugal | 78,988 | 107,761 | +28,773 |
| China | 54,314 | 75,507 | +21,193 |
| Germany | 64,210 | 63,866 | -344 |
| India | 52,715 | 0 | -52,715 |
| Sri Lanka | 9,542 | 14,827 | +5,285 |
| Belgium | 6,719 | 9,721 | +3,002 |
| Netherlands | 9,011 | 0 | -9,011 |
| Italy | 4,034 | 4,481 | +447 |
| Austria | 0 | 8,004 | +8,004 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 228,769 |
| China | 193,479 |
| Portugal | 186,749 |
| Austria | 108,965 |
| Sri Lanka | 24,369 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 125,747 | 103,022 | -22,725 |
| China | 102,626 | 90,853 | -11,773 |
| Portugal | 78,988 | 107,761 | +28,773 |
| Austria | 64,210 | 44,755 | -19,455 |
| Sri Lanka | 9,542 | 14,827 | +5,285 |
| India | 10,096 | 0 | -10,096 |
| Netherlands | 9,011 | 0 | -9,011 |
| Italy | 4,034 | 4,481 | +447 |
| Czechia | 1,886 | 3,314 | +1,428 |
| Viet Nam | 5,018 | 0 | -5,018 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| West Midlands | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 504,935 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 193,859 |
| Air transport | 97,984 |
| Other | 4 |
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) | 241,144 | 263,791 | +22,647 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 109,044 | 84,815 | -24,229 |
| Air transport | 67,233 | 30,751 | -36,482 |
| Other | 0 | 4 | +4 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 218,665 |
| Felixstowe | 164,822 |
| Dover | 145,958 |
| London | 97,133 |
| East Midlands Airport | 67,376 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 129,566 | 89,099 | -40,467 |
| Felixstowe | 92,737 | 72,085 | -20,652 |
| Dover | 39,540 | 106,418 | +66,878 |
| London | 54,114 | 43,019 | -11,095 |
| East Midlands Airport | 58,342 | 9,034 | -49,308 |
| Newhaven | 0 | 28,381 | +28,381 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,891 | 12,294 | +3,403 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 17,070 | 3,314 | -13,756 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,079 | 1,994 | -4,085 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,299 | 2,270 | -3,029 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
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 | 10 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Australia | 1,636,780 |
| Germany | 733,430 |
| Costa Rica | 700,676 |
| Italy | 181,117 |
| Turkey | 164,809 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 499,442 | 1,137,338 | +637,896 |
| Germany | 325,194 | 408,236 | +83,042 |
| Costa Rica | 345,729 | 354,947 | +9,218 |
| Italy | 111,129 | 69,988 | -41,141 |
| Turkey | 86,828 | 77,981 | -8,847 |
| France | 101,246 | 45,325 | -55,921 |
| Chile | 99,426 | 0 | -99,426 |
| Poland | 58,402 | 6,833 | -51,569 |
| Romania | 46,139 | 17,719 | -28,420 |
| Morocco | 30,288 | 31,912 | +1,624 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,877,918 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,326,709 |
| Air transport | 854,299 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 995,099 | 882,819 | -112,280 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 677,270 | 649,439 | -27,831 |
| Air transport | 148,699 | 705,600 | +556,901 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,243,643 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,138,573 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 708,228 |
| Southampton | 433,382 |
| East Midlands Airport | 130,981 |
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 Gateway Port | 766,736 | 476,907 | -289,829 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 635,854 | 502,719 | -133,135 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 30,182 | 678,046 | +647,864 |
| Southampton | 78,435 | 354,947 | +276,512 |
| East Midlands Airport | 114,055 | 16,926 | -97,129 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 99,426 | 0 | -99,426 |
| Immingham Docks | 29,457 | 40,536 | +11,079 |
| London | 0 | 61,204 | +61,204 |
| Dover | 11,427 | 46,228 | +34,801 |
| Holyhead | 3,742 | 37,479 | +33,737 |
Quick facts
HS code: 600240
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fabrics less than 30 cm wide, made with stretchy yarn but no rubber thread, containing at least 5% elastomeric material