Import/export HS code 6114: Knitted or crocheted clothing
Clothing items made by knitting or crocheting, excluding specific types listed elsewhere
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.
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* 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 | 122,771,549 |
| Bangladesh | 36,235,117 |
| Spain | 29,769,705 |
| Turkey | 28,334,721 |
| India | 14,578,339 |
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 | 72,250,558 | 50,520,991 | -21,729,567 |
| Bangladesh | 21,781,616 | 14,453,501 | -7,328,115 |
| Spain | 19,077,852 | 10,691,853 | -8,385,999 |
| Turkey | 18,672,152 | 9,662,569 | -9,009,583 |
| India | 8,961,170 | 5,617,169 | -3,344,001 |
| Cambodia | 6,505,561 | 4,397,321 | -2,108,240 |
| Italy | 5,600,129 | 4,748,343 | -851,786 |
| Netherlands | 4,440,419 | 5,884,764 | +1,444,345 |
| United States | 6,834,108 | 2,707,502 | -4,126,606 |
| Germany | 4,616,874 | 2,861,342 | -1,755,532 |
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 | 145,288,471 |
| Bangladesh | 45,104,514 |
| Turkey | 41,597,236 |
| India | 15,444,263 |
| Cambodia | 14,809,033 |
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 | 85,420,510 | 59,867,961 | -25,552,549 |
| Bangladesh | 27,672,644 | 17,431,870 | -10,240,774 |
| Turkey | 26,823,094 | 14,774,142 | -12,048,952 |
| India | 9,377,570 | 6,066,693 | -3,310,877 |
| Cambodia | 9,382,657 | 5,426,376 | -3,956,281 |
| Viet Nam | 5,897,081 | 6,869,327 | +972,246 |
| Morocco | 5,132,506 | 2,887,188 | -2,245,318 |
| Italy | 4,495,897 | 3,299,134 | -1,196,763 |
| Sri Lanka | 3,151,939 | 3,096,592 | -55,347 |
| Pakistan | 2,489,207 | 2,618,049 | +128,842 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 293 |
| Inner London - East | 156 |
| Greater Manchester | 146 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 84 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 78 |
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 | 226 | 211 | -15 |
| Inner London - East | 101 | 104 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 98 | 101 | +3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 57 | 45 | -12 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 63 | 54 | -9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 44 | 40 | -4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 35 | 35 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 37 | 28 | -9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 35 | 33 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 38 | 29 | -9 |
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) | 160,405,309 |
| Air transport | 68,159,249 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 65,627,903 |
| Other | 35,652,628 |
| Road transport | 4,285,445 |
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) | 90,511,083 | 69,894,226 | -20,616,857 |
| Air transport | 37,868,436 | 30,290,813 | -7,577,623 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 41,672,886 | 23,955,017 | -17,717,869 |
| Other | 25,818,840 | 9,833,788 | -15,985,052 |
| Road transport | 2,393,183 | 1,892,262 | -500,921 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 83,145,942 |
| 000 | 35,652,628 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 34,706,230 |
| London Gateway Port | 28,119,639 |
| Eurotunnel | 26,968,984 |
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 | 59,694,934 | 23,451,008 | -36,243,926 |
| 000 | 25,818,840 | 9,833,788 | -15,985,052 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 20,425,614 | 14,280,616 | -6,144,998 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,193,836 | 19,925,803 | +11,731,967 |
| Eurotunnel | 17,113,728 | 9,855,256 | -7,258,472 |
| Southampton | 15,239,320 | 10,246,850 | -4,992,470 |
| Dover | 14,393,584 | 6,556,820 | -7,836,764 |
| 499 | 764,447 | 12,456,969 | +11,692,522 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,082,660 | 4,805,561 | -277,099 |
| ZLC | 3,608,941 | 3,083,217 | -525,724 |
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 | 790 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 488 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 127 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 64 |
| Other manufacturing | 48 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 269 |
| 2025-11 | 271 |
| 2025-10 | 334 |
| 2025-09 | 314 |
| 2025-08 | 332 |
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. | 120 |
| JOHN LEWIS PLC | 120 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 120 |
| RIVER ISLAND CLOTHING CO. LIMITED | 120 |
| NEW LOOK RETAILERS LIMITED | 120 |
| URBN UK LIMITED | 120 |
| NEXT RETAIL LIMITED | 120 |
| MARKS AND SPENCER P.L.C. | 120 |
| PRIMARK STORES LIMITED | 119 |
| TJX UK | 119 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 653 |
| 0-1m | 376 |
| 54m+ | 276 |
| 15m-54m | 133 |
| Other | 128 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 8,882,482 |
| Netherlands | 8,141,741 |
| Ireland | 4,591,618 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 4,566,062 |
| Germany | 4,549,969 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 6,428,465 | 2,454,017 | -3,974,448 |
| Netherlands | 4,051,829 | 4,089,912 | +38,083 |
| Ireland | 2,651,554 | 1,940,064 | -711,490 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,825,600 | 1,740,462 | -1,085,138 |
| Germany | 2,909,313 | 1,640,656 | -1,268,657 |
| South Korea | 2,913,695 | 1,625,903 | -1,287,792 |
| Italy | 2,363,449 | 2,138,749 | -224,700 |
| France | 2,630,817 | 1,665,864 | -964,953 |
| Spain | 1,192,850 | 975,613 | -217,237 |
| Japan | 941,997 | 687,071 | -254,926 |
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 | 1,433,339 |
| China | 700,005 |
| Bangladesh | 509,065 |
| Turkey | 329,917 |
| Morocco | 248,347 |
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 | 763,710 | 669,629 | -94,081 |
| China | 338,966 | 361,039 | +22,073 |
| Bangladesh | 302,172 | 206,893 | -95,279 |
| Turkey | 217,993 | 111,924 | -106,069 |
| Morocco | 148,304 | 100,043 | -48,261 |
| India | 79,711 | 86,800 | +7,089 |
| Sri Lanka | 66,223 | 47,999 | -18,224 |
| Cambodia | 58,910 | 39,929 | -18,981 |
| Viet Nam | 35,225 | 21,031 | -14,194 |
| Ireland | 21,418 | 7,288 | -14,130 |
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 | 38,990,176 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,118,407 |
| Other | 4,144,645 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,196,071 |
| Road transport | 12,202 |
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 | 24,423,107 | 14,567,069 | -9,856,038 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,699,316 | 9,419,091 | -1,280,225 |
| Other | 2,280,700 | 1,863,945 | -416,755 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,819,902 | 1,376,169 | -443,733 |
| Road transport | 11,202 | 1,000 | -10,202 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 22,413,156 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,637,971 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,319,586 |
| 000 | 4,144,645 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,546,099 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 13,675,972 | 8,737,184 | -4,938,788 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,662,289 | 6,975,682 | -686,607 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,591,555 | 4,728,031 | -4,863,524 |
| 000 | 2,280,700 | 1,863,945 | -416,755 |
| Immingham Docks | 888,988 | 657,111 | -231,877 |
| London Gateway Port | 359,348 | 765,176 | +405,828 |
| Dover | 598,514 | 520,187 | -78,327 |
| ZLC | 497,640 | 390,275 | -107,365 |
| Holyhead | 517,000 | 367,792 | -149,208 |
| London Stansted Airport | 437,198 | 397,233 | -39,965 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 6114
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Clothing items made by knitting or crocheting, excluding specific types listed elsewhere