Import/export HS code 611522: Thick synthetic hosiery
Hosiery made from thick synthetic fibres (67 decitex or more per yarn)
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 13,031,230 |
| China | 12,938,129 |
| Netherlands | 9,747,385 |
| Turkey | 5,774,964 |
| Cambodia | 500,232 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 8,088,676 | 4,942,554 | -3,146,122 |
| China | 5,110,415 | 7,827,714 | +2,717,299 |
| Netherlands | 5,474,408 | 4,272,977 | -1,201,431 |
| Turkey | 2,443,495 | 3,331,469 | +887,974 |
| Cambodia | 277,429 | 222,803 | -54,626 |
| Germany | 135,421 | 188,812 | +53,391 |
| Spain | 223,809 | 8,304 | -215,505 |
| Poland | 124,168 | 55,828 | -68,340 |
| Bulgaria | 68,582 | 79,832 | +11,250 |
| Ireland | 87,490 | 58,164 | -29,326 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 18,080,281 |
| China | 14,647,727 |
| Turkey | 5,830,153 |
| Slovakia | 1,427,120 |
| Cambodia | 500,232 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 11,444,802 | 6,635,479 | -4,809,323 |
| China | 5,922,024 | 8,725,703 | +2,803,679 |
| Turkey | 2,482,270 | 3,347,883 | +865,613 |
| Slovakia | 630,828 | 796,292 | +165,464 |
| Cambodia | 277,429 | 222,803 | -54,626 |
| Albania | 253,888 | 102,094 | -151,794 |
| Poland | 120,248 | 57,941 | -62,307 |
| Bulgaria | 68,582 | 89,435 | +20,853 |
| Taiwan | 54,756 | 79,293 | +24,537 |
| Bangladesh | 0 | 97,995 | +97,995 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 22 |
| Greater Manchester | 12 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 10 |
| Inner London - East | 8 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 |
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 | 16 | 15 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 | 5 | -4 |
| Inner London - East | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 3 | 2 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,316,898 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,105,176 |
| Road transport | 3,689,739 |
| Other | 1,800,289 |
| Air transport | 1,361,571 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,896,929 | 8,419,969 | -4,476,960 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,381,822 | 9,723,354 | +3,341,532 |
| Road transport | 2,136,752 | 1,552,987 | -583,765 |
| Other | 919,636 | 880,653 | -38,983 |
| Air transport | 280,274 | 1,081,297 | +801,023 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 13,447,331 |
| Felixstowe | 7,888,005 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,852,490 |
| ZLC | 4,133,638 |
| London | 2,493,474 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 7,352,762 | 6,094,569 | -1,258,193 |
| Felixstowe | 5,242,326 | 2,645,679 | -2,596,647 |
| London Gateway Port | 389,914 | 4,462,576 | +4,072,662 |
| ZLC | 2,189,598 | 1,944,040 | -245,558 |
| London | 2,037,195 | 456,279 | -1,580,916 |
| 000 | 919,636 | 880,653 | -38,983 |
| 499 | 4,455 | 1,741,141 | +1,736,686 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 484,611 | 809,851 | +325,240 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,037,391 | 175,175 | -862,216 |
| Killingholme | 928,646 | 72,269 | -856,377 |
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 | 68 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 36 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 28 |
| 2025-11 | 32 |
| 2025-10 | 37 |
| 2025-09 | 29 |
| 2025-08 | 32 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PRIMARK STORES LIMITED | 109 |
| MARKS AND SPENCER P.L.C. | 104 |
| MARKS AND SPENCER P.L.C. | 104 |
| MATALAN RETAIL LTD. | 98 |
| NEXT RETAIL LIMITED | 88 |
| LEGWEAR INTERNATIONAL LTD | 87 |
| SWEATY BETTY LIMITED | 79 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 77 |
| ANN SUMMERS LTD. | 65 |
| OGUK LIMITED | 64 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 48 |
| 54m+ | 29 |
| 0-1m | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
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 | 387,454 |
| Ireland | 362,157 |
| Iceland | 226,031 |
| Australia | 178,853 |
| South Korea | 130,215 |
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 | 185,086 | 202,368 | +17,282 |
| Ireland | 208,196 | 153,961 | -54,235 |
| Iceland | 3,486 | 222,545 | +219,059 |
| Australia | 123,644 | 55,209 | -68,435 |
| South Korea | 125,900 | 4,315 | -121,585 |
| Germany | 56,739 | 41,761 | -14,978 |
| Czechia | 27,740 | 15,525 | -12,215 |
| Netherlands | 4,412 | 35,035 | +30,623 |
| Italy | 4,177 | 29,576 | +25,399 |
| United Arab Emirates | 13,271 | 10,686 | -2,585 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 175,433 |
| China | 56,551 |
| Albania | 33,280 |
| Turkey | 21,922 |
| Ireland | 21,236 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 102,537 | 72,896 | -29,641 |
| China | 34,908 | 21,643 | -13,265 |
| Albania | 17,189 | 16,091 | -1,098 |
| Turkey | 12,788 | 9,134 | -3,654 |
| Ireland | 10,716 | 10,520 | -196 |
| Sri Lanka | 1,543 | 11 | -1,532 |
| Austria | 0 | 287 | +287 |
| Myanmar | 31 | 18 | -13 |
| Bangladesh | 4 | 44 | +40 |
| Poland | 24 | 0 | -24 |
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 | 825,600 |
| Other | 321,875 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 264,819 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 254,120 |
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 | 410,644 | 414,956 | +4,312 |
| Other | 187,340 | 134,535 | -52,805 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 107,442 | 157,377 | +49,935 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 130,508 | 123,612 | -6,896 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 415,512 |
| East Midlands Airport | 374,858 |
| 000 | 321,875 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 223,083 |
| Felixstowe | 106,978 |
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 | 308,631 | 106,881 | -201,750 |
| East Midlands Airport | 84,245 | 290,613 | +206,368 |
| 000 | 187,340 | 134,535 | -52,805 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 108,775 | 114,308 | +5,533 |
| Felixstowe | 105,388 | 1,590 | -103,798 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,054 | 65,481 | +63,427 |
| Southampton | 0 | 55,641 | +55,641 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 26,364 | +26,364 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,858 | 1,220 | -9,638 |
| Birmingham Airport | 11,711 | 0 | -11,711 |
Quick facts
HS code: 611522
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Hosiery made from thick synthetic fibres (67 decitex or more per yarn)