Import/export HS code 61151010: Synthetic compression hosiery
Compression hosiery made from synthetic fibres
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 28,553,642 |
| United States | 5,769,622 |
| China | 5,186,649 |
| Netherlands | 3,556,232 |
| Italy | 3,525,003 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 13,077,951 | 15,475,691 | +2,397,740 |
| United States | 2,743,243 | 3,026,379 | +283,136 |
| China | 2,438,999 | 2,747,650 | +308,651 |
| Netherlands | 2,147,330 | 1,408,902 | -738,428 |
| Italy | 1,806,439 | 1,718,564 | -87,875 |
| Portugal | 1,304,826 | 1,040,104 | -264,722 |
| France | 984,216 | 1,000,220 | +16,004 |
| Japan | 638,064 | 1,231,188 | +593,124 |
| Switzerland | 668,131 | 443,255 | -224,876 |
| Pakistan | 331,672 | 595,092 | +263,420 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 23,693,742 |
| China | 6,072,185 |
| United States | 6,002,614 |
| Italy | 4,298,703 |
| Czechia | 2,725,912 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 10,928,868 | 12,764,874 | +1,836,006 |
| China | 3,134,890 | 2,937,295 | -197,595 |
| United States | 2,719,473 | 3,283,141 | +563,668 |
| Italy | 2,139,930 | 2,158,773 | +18,843 |
| Czechia | 1,044,111 | 1,681,801 | +637,690 |
| Costa Rica | 1,585,721 | 984,267 | -601,454 |
| Portugal | 1,333,314 | 1,122,091 | -211,223 |
| Japan | 638,064 | 1,231,188 | +593,124 |
| Mexico | 960,401 | 722,723 | -237,678 |
| Switzerland | 664,940 | 443,255 | -221,685 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 23 |
| Inner London - East | 14 |
| Inner London - West | 11 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 10 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 14 | 17 | +3 |
| Inner London - East | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 9 | +4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
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 | 28,827,097 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,046,930 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,214,451 |
| Road transport | 842,979 |
| Other | 391,073 |
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 | 13,482,391 | 15,344,706 | +1,862,315 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,722,810 | 8,324,120 | -398,690 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,237,519 | 4,976,932 | +739,413 |
| Road transport | 410,912 | 432,067 | +21,155 |
| Other | 158,432 | 232,641 | +74,209 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 19,691,290 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,318,868 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,836,455 |
| Dover | 3,848,893 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,739,717 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 8,743,788 | 10,947,502 | +2,203,714 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,873,570 | 4,445,298 | -428,272 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,124,486 | 2,711,969 | -412,517 |
| Dover | 1,759,462 | 2,089,431 | +329,969 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,293,047 | 1,446,670 | -846,377 |
| Southampton | 598,737 | 2,530,526 | +1,931,789 |
| Felixstowe | 1,118,742 | 756,793 | -361,949 |
| Newhaven | 762,398 | 606,980 | -155,418 |
| Luton Airport | 949,691 | 247,095 | -702,596 |
| Harwich | 691,144 | 454,543 | -236,601 |
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 | 70 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 66 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 11 |
| Human health activities | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 24 |
| 2026-03 | 24 |
| 2026-02 | 27 |
| 2026-01 | 24 |
| 2025-12 | 22 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| L&R MEDICAL UK LTD. | 95 |
| SIGVARIS BRITAIN LIMITED | 62 |
| CARDINAL HEALTH U.K. 432 LIMITED | 52 |
| BSN MEDICAL DISTRIBUTION LTD. | 50 |
| HADDENHAM HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 46 |
| MEDI UK LTD | 45 |
| SURE HEALTH & BEAUTY LIMITED | 41 |
| NEO G LIMITED | 39 |
| ESSITY DISTRIBUTION B.V. | 38 |
| KIDS ESSENTIALS LIMITED | 37 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 73 |
| 0-1m | 33 |
| 54m+ | 24 |
| 15m-54m | 21 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | 1,851,611 |
| Australia | 773,091 |
| New Zealand | 683,915 |
| United States | 674,015 |
| Netherlands | 491,365 |
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 | 987,665 | 863,946 | -123,719 |
| Australia | 180,632 | 592,459 | +411,827 |
| New Zealand | 197,411 | 486,504 | +289,093 |
| United States | 124,655 | 549,360 | +424,705 |
| Netherlands | 189,527 | 301,838 | +112,311 |
| United Arab Emirates | 187,691 | 110,357 | -77,334 |
| Saudi Arabia | 77,044 | 61,436 | -15,608 |
| Germany | 42,005 | 77,886 | +35,881 |
| Switzerland | 53,753 | 44,000 | -9,753 |
| Thailand | 26,585 | 49,301 | +22,716 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 2,633 |
| Portugal | 825 |
| Italy | 254 |
| China | 8 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 1,215 | 1,418 | +203 |
| Portugal | 565 | 260 | -305 |
| Italy | 173 | 81 | -92 |
| China | 8 | 0 | -8 |
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 | 3,089,498 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,325,715 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 237,612 |
| Other | 7,544 |
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 | 1,080,992 | 2,008,506 | +927,514 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,178,531 | 1,147,184 | -31,347 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 98,533 | 139,079 | +40,546 |
| Other | 4,475 | 3,069 | -1,406 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,632,114 |
| Holyhead | 1,552,186 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,211,778 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 456,662 |
| London Gateway Port | 175,337 |
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 | 311,164 | 1,320,950 | +1,009,786 |
| Holyhead | 835,449 | 716,737 | -118,712 |
| East Midlands Airport | 576,658 | 635,120 | +58,462 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 143,150 | 313,512 | +170,362 |
| London Gateway Port | 78,573 | 96,764 | +18,191 |
| Liverpool Docks | 74,445 | 88,572 | +14,127 |
| Manchester Airport | 72,024 | 26,032 | -45,992 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 86,665 | 0 | -86,665 |
| Immingham Docks | 73,518 | 2,233 | -71,285 |
| Southampton | 19,960 | 39,133 | +19,173 |
Quick facts
HS code: 61151010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Compression hosiery made from synthetic fibres