Import/export HS code 600542: Dyed warp knit fabrics (other types)
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,115,474 |
| Romania | 35,882 |
| South Korea | 10,977 |
| Germany | 7,640 |
| Greece | 1,128 |
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 | 1,132,219 | 983,255 | -148,964 |
| Romania | 35,882 | 0 | -35,882 |
| South Korea | 9,845 | 1,132 | -8,713 |
| Germany | 3,817 | 3,823 | +6 |
| Greece | 0 | 1,128 | +1,128 |
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 | 2,131,683 |
| South Korea | 10,977 |
| Belgium | 10,622 |
| Germany | 7,640 |
| Romania | 7,451 |
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 | 1,147,300 | 984,383 | -162,917 |
| South Korea | 9,845 | 1,132 | -8,713 |
| Belgium | 10,622 | 0 | -10,622 |
| Germany | 3,817 | 3,823 | +6 |
| Romania | 7,451 | 0 | -7,451 |
| India | 2,728 | 0 | -2,728 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Norfolk | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Norfolk | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,110,334 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 35,882 |
| Air transport | 24,885 |
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) | 1,128,613 | 981,721 | -146,892 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 35,882 | 0 | -35,882 |
| Air transport | 17,268 | 7,617 | -9,651 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,040,780 |
| Southampton | 1,002,113 |
| London Gateway Port | 62,911 |
| Dover | 35,882 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,685 |
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 | 487,981 | 552,799 | +64,818 |
| Southampton | 616,218 | 385,895 | -230,323 |
| London Gateway Port | 24,414 | 38,497 | +14,083 |
| Dover | 35,882 | 0 | -35,882 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,177 | 4,508 | -4,669 |
| Manchester Airport | 8,091 | 1,981 | -6,110 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 4,530 | +4,530 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 1,128 | +1,128 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2025-02 | 2 |
| 2024-10 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 1m-15m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 573,430 |
| Romania | 155,854 |
| Ireland | 89,174 |
| Spain | 20,638 |
| Austria | 17,607 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 533,237 | 40,193 | -493,044 |
| Romania | 139,104 | 16,750 | -122,354 |
| Ireland | 55,684 | 33,490 | -22,194 |
| Spain | 16,093 | 4,545 | -11,548 |
| Austria | 17,607 | 0 | -17,607 |
| United States | 11,519 | 5,187 | -6,332 |
| Greece | 1,356 | 8,864 | +7,508 |
| Netherlands | 6,946 | 0 | -6,946 |
| Portugal | 6,342 | 0 | -6,342 |
| Morocco | 4,654 | 1,571 | -3,083 |
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 | 54,545 |
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 | 34,116 | 20,429 | -13,687 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 822,927 |
| Air transport | 56,202 |
| Other | 54,545 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,506 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 742,819 | 80,108 | -662,711 |
| Air transport | 38,287 | 17,915 | -20,372 |
| Other | 34,116 | 20,429 | -13,687 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,951 | 4,555 | +2,604 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 786,514 |
| 000 | 54,545 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 24,648 |
| East Midlands Airport | 21,982 |
| Holyhead | 20,406 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 721,292 | 65,222 | -656,070 |
| 000 | 34,116 | 20,429 | -13,687 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,405 | 11,243 | -2,162 |
| East Midlands Airport | 19,662 | 2,320 | -17,342 |
| Holyhead | 9,665 | 10,741 | +1,076 |
| Dover | 4,743 | 4,145 | -598 |
| ZLC | 3,543 | 4,352 | +809 |
| Harwich | 5,138 | 0 | -5,138 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 3,456 | +3,456 |
| Portsmouth | 1,981 | 0 | -1,981 |
Quick facts
HS code: 600542
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Colored fabrics, perfect for creating vibrant textile products