Import/export HS code 600642: Dyed artificial knitted fabrics
Artificial knitted fabrics colored using dyes, available in various shades
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 | 1,361,760 |
| Italy | 275,345 |
| Turkey | 95,597 |
| South Korea | 72,498 |
| Netherlands | 50,544 |
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 | 836,997 | 524,763 | -312,234 |
| Italy | 166,290 | 109,055 | -57,235 |
| Turkey | 57,012 | 38,585 | -18,427 |
| South Korea | 72,498 | 0 | -72,498 |
| Netherlands | 32,597 | 17,947 | -14,650 |
| Austria | 34,729 | 9,998 | -24,731 |
| France | 20,400 | 8,408 | -11,992 |
| Portugal | 8,904 | 18,730 | +9,826 |
| Poland | 16,516 | 0 | -16,516 |
| Germany | 6,117 | 2,534 | -3,583 |
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 | 1,410,485 |
| Italy | 276,745 |
| Turkey | 105,310 |
| South Korea | 72,498 |
| Austria | 44,727 |
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 | 869,707 | 540,778 | -328,929 |
| Italy | 167,690 | 109,055 | -58,635 |
| Turkey | 61,250 | 44,060 | -17,190 |
| South Korea | 72,498 | 0 | -72,498 |
| Austria | 34,729 | 9,998 | -24,731 |
| Portugal | 11,549 | 18,730 | +7,181 |
| Poland | 16,516 | 0 | -16,516 |
| France | 16,320 | 0 | -16,320 |
| Germany | 6,033 | 8,408 | +2,375 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 5,255 | +5,255 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 13 |
| Inner London - East | 10 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
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 | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 2 | +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) | 1,347,248 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 360,566 |
| Air transport | 229,414 |
| Road transport | 61,704 |
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) | 824,036 | 523,212 | -300,824 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 272,199 | 88,367 | -183,832 |
| Air transport | 134,752 | 94,662 | -40,090 |
| Road transport | 30,231 | 31,473 | +1,242 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 984,565 |
| London Gateway Port | 328,497 |
| Dover | 142,328 |
| Southampton | 81,489 |
| ZLC | 75,574 |
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 | 761,541 | 223,024 | -538,517 |
| London Gateway Port | 55,128 | 273,369 | +218,241 |
| Dover | 94,520 | 47,808 | -46,712 |
| Southampton | 63,155 | 18,334 | -44,821 |
| ZLC | 36,989 | 38,585 | +1,596 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 39,092 | 35,108 | -3,984 |
| East Midlands Airport | 46,152 | 27,735 | -18,417 |
| Thamesport | 57,880 | 6,330 | -51,550 |
| Eurotunnel | 31,064 | 23,453 | -7,611 |
| London Stansted Airport | 28,390 | 22,098 | -6,292 |
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
|
25 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
21 |
|
Manufacture of wearing apparel
|
14 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
5 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 4 |
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MARSON FABRICS (LONDON) LIMITED | 57 |
| TEXTILE HOUSE (UK) LIMITED | 39 |
| QUICKCHOICE LIMITED | 34 |
| 13 AMP LIMITED | 33 |
| ANFIELD (U.K.) LIMITED | 30 |
| BURBERRY LIMITED | 30 |
| DAVID KOMA LIMITED | 26 |
| FASHION FABRIC TRANSPRINTERS LIMITED | 18 |
| FABRIC LAND (BOURNEMOUTH) LIMITED | 17 |
| JERSEYTEX LTD. | 17 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 30 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Morocco | 1,762,905 |
| United States | 177,149 |
| France | 106,659 |
| Romania | 30,849 |
| Austria | 18,933 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco | 767,736 | 995,169 | +227,433 |
| United States | 123,797 | 53,352 | -70,445 |
| France | 50,253 | 56,406 | +6,153 |
| Romania | 11,613 | 19,236 | +7,623 |
| Austria | 18,933 | 0 | -18,933 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 11,219 | 4,922 | -6,297 |
| Tunisia | 7,059 | 4,066 | -2,993 |
| Germany | 11,056 | 0 | -11,056 |
| Poland | 5,489 | 4,342 | -1,147 |
| Hungary | 1,850 | 5,441 | +3,591 |
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) | 1,957,129 |
| Air transport | 191,773 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,618 |
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) | 868,320 | 1,088,809 | +220,489 |
| Air transport | 131,341 | 60,432 | -70,909 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,696 | 4,922 | -9,774 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 1,480,240 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 420,779 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 111,989 |
| Dover | 53,033 |
| London Stansted Airport | 44,603 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 519,457 | 960,783 | +441,326 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 330,131 | 90,648 | -239,483 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 96,944 | 15,045 | -81,899 |
| Dover | 18,732 | 34,301 | +15,569 |
| London Stansted Airport | 32,522 | 12,081 | -20,441 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,875 | 33,306 | +31,431 |
| Southampton | 11,219 | 4,922 | -6,297 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,477 | 0 | -3,477 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 3,077 | +3,077 |
Quick facts
HS code: 600642
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Artificial knitted fabrics colored using dyes, available in various shades