Import/export HS code 611490: Knitted clothing from other materials
Clothing made from materials other than cotton or man-made fibres, using knitting or crocheting
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 | 9,040,525 |
| United States | 2,057,093 |
| Spain | 2,026,177 |
| Italy | 1,836,852 |
| France | 1,806,140 |
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 | 4,465,040 | 4,575,485 | +110,445 |
| United States | 1,803,654 | 253,439 | -1,550,215 |
| Spain | 1,939,299 | 86,878 | -1,852,421 |
| Italy | 960,770 | 876,082 | -84,688 |
| France | 1,237,529 | 568,611 | -668,918 |
| India | 1,077,213 | 502,895 | -574,318 |
| Turkey | 1,222,808 | 211,073 | -1,011,735 |
| Ireland | 306,352 | 275,745 | -30,607 |
| Pakistan | 391,475 | 151,110 | -240,365 |
| Netherlands | 265,870 | 259,217 | -6,653 |
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 | 10,670,399 |
| Italy | 2,931,986 |
| Bangladesh | 1,853,522 |
| Turkey | 1,759,517 |
| India | 1,619,133 |
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 | 5,517,018 | 5,153,381 | -363,637 |
| Italy | 1,745,153 | 1,186,833 | -558,320 |
| Bangladesh | 1,767,052 | 86,470 | -1,680,582 |
| Turkey | 1,535,617 | 223,900 | -1,311,717 |
| India | 1,090,389 | 528,744 | -561,645 |
| Pakistan | 396,845 | 155,630 | -241,215 |
| France | 384,745 | 118,645 | -266,100 |
| Thailand | 344,871 | 66,699 | -278,172 |
| Morocco | 113,927 | 262,715 | +148,788 |
| Portugal | 230,171 | 141,881 | -88,290 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 133 |
| Inner London - East | 69 |
| Greater Manchester | 46 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 36 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 33 |
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 | 94 | 94 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 40 | 39 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 28 | 27 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 31 | 17 | -14 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 22 | 17 | -5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 14 | 15 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 14 | 10 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 | 10 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 13 | 8 | -5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 10 | 10 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 11,096,336 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,289,901 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,524,503 |
| Other | 1,059,342 |
| Road transport | 1,039,003 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 6,357,966 | 4,738,370 | -1,619,596 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,771,551 | 3,518,350 | -1,253,201 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,792,520 | 731,983 | -2,060,537 |
| Other | 575,795 | 483,547 | -92,248 |
| Road transport | 811,224 | 227,779 | -583,445 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,353,435 |
| Felixstowe | 3,987,207 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,491,827 |
| Southampton | 2,155,397 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,036,776 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 3,474,437 | 1,878,998 | -1,595,439 |
| Felixstowe | 2,636,926 | 1,350,281 | -1,286,645 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,217,564 | 1,274,263 | +56,699 |
| Southampton | 1,253,572 | 901,825 | -351,747 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,867,286 | 169,490 | -1,697,796 |
| London Stansted Airport | 817,105 | 557,660 | -259,445 |
| ZLC | 966,538 | 290,850 | -675,688 |
| 000 | 575,795 | 483,547 | -92,248 |
| London Gateway Port | 247,878 | 721,913 | +474,035 |
| Thamesport | 296,734 | 294,550 | -2,184 |
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 | 364 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 161 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 51 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 20 |
| Other manufacturing | 19 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 50 |
| 2025-11 | 63 |
| 2025-10 | 77 |
| 2025-09 | 65 |
| 2025-08 | 78 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TJX UK | 79 |
| NEW LOOK RETAILERS LIMITED | 67 |
| URBN UK LIMITED | 63 |
| HARRODS LIMITED | 60 |
| RAPHA RACING LTD | 57 |
| SELFRIDGES RETAIL LIMITED | 57 |
| SHOP DIRECT HOME SHOPPING LIMITED | 48 |
| BAMBOO CLOTHING LTD | 47 |
| BURBERRY LIMITED | 45 |
| FAT FACE LIMITED | 45 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 266 |
| 0-1m | 153 |
| 54m+ | 116 |
| 15m-54m | 48 |
| Other | 37 |
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 | 5,238,372 |
| South Korea | 3,242,513 |
| Italy | 2,836,132 |
| France | 2,388,784 |
| Japan | 1,300,231 |
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 | 4,053,674 | 1,184,698 | -2,868,976 |
| South Korea | 1,798,123 | 1,444,390 | -353,733 |
| Italy | 1,579,951 | 1,256,181 | -323,770 |
| France | 1,775,280 | 613,504 | -1,161,776 |
| Japan | 800,672 | 499,559 | -301,113 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 796,594 | 370,788 | -425,806 |
| Switzerland | 416,918 | 317,517 | -99,401 |
| Spain | 399,019 | 319,903 | -79,116 |
| Lebanon | 575,804 | 0 | -575,804 |
| United Arab Emirates | 347,187 | 219,595 | -127,592 |
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 | 39,885 |
| China | 12,362 |
| Morocco | 5,974 |
| Cambodia | 2,674 |
| Italy | 2,574 |
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 | 23,384 | 16,501 | -6,883 |
| China | 3,969 | 8,393 | +4,424 |
| Morocco | 5,970 | 4 | -5,966 |
| Cambodia | 2,247 | 427 | -1,820 |
| Italy | 2,574 | 0 | -2,574 |
| Bangladesh | 873 | 2 | -871 |
| Romania | 535 | 66 | -469 |
| United States | 460 | 136 | -324 |
| India | 16 | 224 | +208 |
| Viet Nam | 211 | 0 | -211 |
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 | 19,939,929 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,416,789 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,330,027 |
| Other | 69,156 |
| Road transport | 1,150 |
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 | 13,562,131 | 6,377,798 | -7,184,333 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,895,433 | 1,521,356 | -374,077 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 820,023 | 510,004 | -310,019 |
| Other | 43,158 | 25,998 | -17,160 |
| Road transport | 1,150 | 0 | -1,150 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 12,059,790 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,350,943 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,742,366 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 564,517 |
| London Gateway Port | 508,232 |
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 | 8,245,231 | 3,814,559 | -4,430,672 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,070,548 | 2,280,395 | -2,790,153 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,443,002 | 1,299,364 | -143,638 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 564,517 | 0 | -564,517 |
| London Gateway Port | 33,764 | 474,468 | +440,704 |
| Middlesbrough | 219,918 | 0 | -219,918 |
| Dover | 127,999 | 83,674 | -44,325 |
| London Stansted Airport | 116,497 | 86,791 | -29,706 |
| Liverpool Docks | 141,142 | 29,860 | -111,282 |
| ZLC | 116,430 | 50,474 | -65,956 |
Quick facts
HS code: 611490
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Clothing made from materials other than cotton or man-made fibres, using knitting or crocheting