Import/export HS code 610891: Women's or girls' knitted underwear and nightwear made of cotton
Includes a variety of cotton items like slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, nightdresses, and pyjamas
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 4,529,755 |
| Pakistan | 3,796,703 |
| Bangladesh | 3,311,764 |
| China | 3,126,015 |
| India | 2,832,222 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 2,226,185 | 2,303,570 | +77,385 |
| Pakistan | 1,175,725 | 2,620,978 | +1,445,253 |
| Bangladesh | 1,822,023 | 1,489,741 | -332,282 |
| China | 1,980,486 | 1,145,529 | -834,957 |
| India | 1,037,020 | 1,795,202 | +758,182 |
| Turkey | 586,071 | 207,559 | -378,512 |
| Viet Nam | 397,706 | 382,277 | -15,429 |
| Netherlands | 208,468 | 175,656 | -32,812 |
| Cambodia | 31,372 | 259,871 | +228,499 |
| Portugal | 217,684 | 39,738 | -177,946 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 4,713,469 |
| Pakistan | 3,796,703 |
| China | 3,413,516 |
| Bangladesh | 3,317,124 |
| India | 2,862,627 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 2,261,275 | 2,452,194 | +190,919 |
| Pakistan | 1,175,725 | 2,620,978 | +1,445,253 |
| China | 2,116,290 | 1,297,226 | -819,064 |
| Bangladesh | 1,815,148 | 1,501,976 | -313,172 |
| India | 1,040,054 | 1,822,573 | +782,519 |
| Turkey | 604,619 | 236,520 | -368,099 |
| Viet Nam | 407,627 | 389,433 | -18,194 |
| Cambodia | 222,358 | 286,212 | +63,854 |
| Portugal | 219,981 | 47,592 | -172,389 |
| Nigeria | 94,934 | 0 | -94,934 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 26 |
| Greater Manchester | 15 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 12 |
| Inner London - East | 9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
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 | 18 | 22 | +4 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 3 | +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) | 15,626,711 |
| Other | 2,425,429 |
| Air transport | 1,770,488 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,167,532 |
| Road transport | 77,063 |
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) | 7,188,171 | 8,438,540 | +1,250,369 |
| Other | 1,086,707 | 1,338,722 | +252,015 |
| Air transport | 1,074,407 | 696,081 | -378,326 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 774,878 | 392,654 | -382,224 |
| Road transport | 57,201 | 19,862 | -37,339 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 7,105,237 |
| Felixstowe | 4,978,614 |
| 000 | 2,425,429 |
| Southampton | 1,536,870 |
| 499 | 1,128,484 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,991,122 | 5,114,115 | +3,122,993 |
| Felixstowe | 3,810,273 | 1,168,341 | -2,641,932 |
| 000 | 1,086,707 | 1,338,722 | +252,015 |
| Southampton | 1,070,989 | 465,881 | -605,108 |
| 499 | 3,191 | 1,125,293 | +1,122,102 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 659,001 | 311,935 | -347,066 |
| Dover | 442,403 | 195,741 | -246,662 |
| Middlesbrough | 26,893 | 369,627 | +342,734 |
| East Midlands Airport | 177,106 | 153,478 | -23,628 |
| London | 116,872 | 143,654 | +26,782 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 88 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 37 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 7 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 26 |
| 2025-11 | 21 |
| 2025-10 | 31 |
| 2025-09 | 31 |
| 2025-08 | 25 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MARKS AND SPENCER P.L.C. | 117 |
| MARKS AND SPENCER P.L.C. | 117 |
| PRIMARK STORES LIMITED | 112 |
| NEXT RETAIL LIMITED | 108 |
| JOHN LEWIS PLC | 101 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 99 |
| HENBURY LIMITED | 78 |
| THE WHITE COMPANY (U.K.) LIMITED | 76 |
| JOJO MAMAN BEBE LTD | 72 |
| TJX UK | 67 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 41 |
| 1m-15m | 37 |
| 0-1m | 19 |
| Other | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 899,608 |
| South Korea | 409,825 |
| Iceland | 206,461 |
| United States | 93,292 |
| Armenia | 86,930 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 512,348 | 387,260 | -125,088 |
| South Korea | 409,825 | 0 | -409,825 |
| Iceland | 1,056 | 205,405 | +204,349 |
| United States | 20,749 | 72,543 | +51,794 |
| Armenia | 0 | 86,930 | +86,930 |
| Argentina | 0 | 80,200 | +80,200 |
| Germany | 35,593 | 20,758 | -14,835 |
| United Arab Emirates | 50,965 | 2,913 | -48,052 |
| France | 32,861 | 18,226 | -14,635 |
| China, Macao Special Administrative Region | 0 | 46,491 | +46,491 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 277,241 |
| Bangladesh | 270,975 |
| Sri Lanka | 130,547 |
| China | 68,698 |
| Cambodia | 53,603 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 174,474 | 102,767 | -71,707 |
| Bangladesh | 166,791 | 104,184 | -62,607 |
| Sri Lanka | 58,753 | 71,794 | +13,041 |
| China | 36,931 | 31,767 | -5,164 |
| Cambodia | 20,920 | 32,683 | +11,763 |
| Viet Nam | 11,110 | 11,949 | +839 |
| Turkey | 6,830 | 3,326 | -3,504 |
| Indonesia | 1,064 | 1,945 | +881 |
| Mauritius | 1,059 | 501 | -558 |
| Egypt | 1,028 | 45 | -983 |
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 | 1,269,805 |
| Other | 893,406 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 195,907 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 52,367 |
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 | 616,414 | 653,391 | +36,977 |
| Other | 509,866 | 383,540 | -126,326 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 102,937 | 92,970 | -9,967 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,576 | 26,791 | +1,215 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 893,406 |
| East Midlands Airport | 696,536 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 533,048 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 150,554 |
| London Gateway Port | 28,497 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 509,866 | 383,540 | -126,326 |
| East Midlands Airport | 99,653 | 596,883 | +497,230 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 476,540 | 56,508 | -420,032 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 86,550 | 64,004 | -22,546 |
| London Gateway Port | 21,413 | 7,084 | -14,329 |
| London Stansted Airport | 19,366 | 0 | -19,366 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 18,787 | 0 | -18,787 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 18,667 | +18,667 |
| Dover | 3,922 | 12,448 | +8,526 |
| London | 0 | 12,291 | +12,291 |
Quick facts
HS code: 610891
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes a variety of cotton items like slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, nightdresses, and pyjamas