Import/export HS code 611420: Cotton knitted clothing
Clothing made from cotton using knitting or crocheting techniques
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 17,276,948 |
| India | 10,287,768 |
| China | 8,121,042 |
| Spain | 4,463,776 |
| Turkey | 4,203,960 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 10,523,728 | 6,753,220 | -3,770,508 |
| India | 5,456,564 | 4,831,204 | -625,360 |
| China | 4,802,053 | 3,318,989 | -1,483,064 |
| Spain | 2,208,688 | 2,255,088 | +46,400 |
| Turkey | 2,887,173 | 1,316,787 | -1,570,386 |
| Netherlands | 870,277 | 2,451,010 | +1,580,733 |
| Sri Lanka | 1,342,189 | 1,544,606 | +202,417 |
| Pakistan | 970,750 | 807,489 | -163,261 |
| Italy | 862,127 | 550,529 | -311,598 |
| France | 930,732 | 431,371 | -499,361 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 20,749,604 |
| India | 10,768,226 |
| China | 9,635,325 |
| Turkey | 5,462,766 |
| Sri Lanka | 3,133,283 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 12,165,386 | 8,584,218 | -3,581,168 |
| India | 5,739,493 | 5,028,733 | -710,760 |
| China | 5,481,749 | 4,153,576 | -1,328,173 |
| Turkey | 3,621,963 | 1,840,803 | -1,781,160 |
| Sri Lanka | 1,475,798 | 1,657,485 | +181,687 |
| Viet Nam | 608,566 | 1,765,730 | +1,157,164 |
| Pakistan | 1,123,350 | 824,580 | -298,770 |
| Italy | 696,723 | 609,489 | -87,234 |
| Cambodia | 467,933 | 490,278 | +22,345 |
| Indonesia | 269,829 | 443,600 | +173,771 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 128 |
| Greater Manchester | 62 |
| Inner London - East | 62 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 29 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 24 |
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 | 92 | 88 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 41 | 39 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 40 | 41 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 21 | 18 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 17 | 17 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 12 | 18 | +6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 15 | 12 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 | 13 | +4 |
| Essex | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 7 | +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) | 32,165,050 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,342,601 |
| Air transport | 9,248,545 |
| Other | 7,941,338 |
| Road transport | 784,354 |
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) | 16,773,639 | 15,391,411 | -1,382,228 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,231,101 | 6,111,500 | -119,601 |
| Air transport | 5,514,947 | 3,733,598 | -1,781,349 |
| Other | 5,511,278 | 2,430,060 | -3,081,218 |
| Road transport | 506,087 | 278,267 | -227,820 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 12,516,932 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,034,418 |
| 000 | 7,941,338 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,099,916 |
| 499 | 4,539,014 |
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 | 8,235,509 | 4,281,423 | -3,954,086 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,012,159 | 5,022,259 | +1,010,100 |
| 000 | 5,511,278 | 2,430,060 | -3,081,218 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,106,271 | 1,993,645 | -1,112,626 |
| 499 | 707,575 | 3,831,439 | +3,123,864 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,155,833 | 2,354,820 | +198,987 |
| Southampton | 2,811,856 | 1,355,126 | -1,456,730 |
| Dover | 2,264,560 | 904,795 | -1,359,765 |
| ZLC | 749,508 | 1,845,517 | +1,096,009 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 895,242 | 644,538 | -250,704 |
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 | 316 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 176 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 33 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 15 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 14 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 90 |
| 2026-03 | 86 |
| 2026-02 | 96 |
| 2026-01 | 91 |
| 2025-12 | 71 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JOHN LEWIS PLC | 124 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 123 |
| RIVER ISLAND CLOTHING CO. LIMITED | 123 |
| URBN UK LIMITED | 121 |
| MARKS AND SPENCER P.L.C. | 120 |
| MARKS AND SPENCER P.L.C. | 120 |
| PRIMARK STORES LIMITED | 119 |
| TJX UK | 119 |
| NEW LOOK RETAILERS LIMITED | 118 |
| NEXT RETAIL LIMITED | 117 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 198 |
| 54m+ | 124 |
| 0-1m | 95 |
| 15m-54m | 68 |
| Other | 54 |
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 | 1,090,334 |
| United States | 904,493 |
| Netherlands | 823,937 |
| Pakistan | 366,330 |
| United Arab Emirates | 341,023 |
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 | 549,916 | 540,418 | -9,498 |
| United States | 713,422 | 191,071 | -522,351 |
| Netherlands | 523,679 | 300,258 | -223,421 |
| Pakistan | 271,302 | 95,028 | -176,274 |
| United Arab Emirates | 194,761 | 146,262 | -48,499 |
| Australia | 257,173 | 79,834 | -177,339 |
| Germany | 205,769 | 129,020 | -76,749 |
| Italy | 161,947 | 141,236 | -20,711 |
| Iceland | 71,075 | 227,293 | +156,218 |
| France | 148,525 | 110,828 | -37,697 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 359,303 |
| India | 167,692 |
| Sri Lanka | 60,947 |
| China | 45,187 |
| Turkey | 25,579 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 179,274 | 180,029 | +755 |
| India | 76,865 | 90,827 | +13,962 |
| Sri Lanka | 30,323 | 30,624 | +301 |
| China | 24,401 | 20,786 | -3,615 |
| Turkey | 12,614 | 12,965 | +351 |
| Madagascar | 2,504 | 12,586 | +10,082 |
| Viet Nam | 6,995 | 4,671 | -2,324 |
| Mauritius | 2,948 | 4,630 | +1,682 |
| Ireland | 904 | 6,132 | +5,228 |
| Cambodia | 4,910 | 1,627 | -3,283 |
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 | 3,527,813 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,505,766 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 890,527 |
| Other | 799,160 |
| Road transport | 17,710 |
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 | 2,388,436 | 1,139,377 | -1,249,059 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,521,807 | 983,959 | -537,848 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 578,401 | 312,126 | -266,275 |
| Other | 390,002 | 409,158 | +19,156 |
| Road transport | 0 | 17,710 | +17,710 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,731,346 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,555,594 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,418,851 |
| 000 | 799,160 |
| London Gateway Port | 436,363 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 1,449,913 | 281,433 | -1,168,480 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 995,779 | 559,815 | -435,964 |
| East Midlands Airport | 750,311 | 668,540 | -81,771 |
| 000 | 390,002 | 409,158 | +19,156 |
| London Gateway Port | 239,827 | 196,536 | -43,291 |
| Felixstowe | 339,356 | 30,336 | -309,020 |
| Holyhead | 126,183 | 138,438 | +12,255 |
| ZLC | 97,473 | 87,191 | -10,282 |
| London Stansted Airport | 62,651 | 114,206 | +51,555 |
| Immingham Docks | 50,434 | 122,462 | +72,028 |
Quick facts
HS code: 611420
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Clothing made from cotton using knitting or crocheting techniques