Import/export HS code 61159610: Knee-length synthetic stockings
Knee-length stockings 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 3,894,107 |
| Turkey | 3,504,353 |
| Spain | 2,663,022 |
| Germany | 2,461,439 |
| China | 2,216,284 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 2,377,794 | 1,516,313 | -861,481 |
| Turkey | 1,758,617 | 1,745,736 | -12,881 |
| Spain | 1,969,228 | 693,794 | -1,275,434 |
| Germany | 1,221,124 | 1,240,315 | +19,191 |
| China | 818,787 | 1,397,497 | +578,710 |
| Italy | 1,150,805 | 967,296 | -183,509 |
| France | 667,816 | 654,764 | -13,052 |
| Ireland | 568,489 | 618,202 | +49,713 |
| Netherlands | 531,420 | 400,128 | -131,292 |
| Portugal | 131,716 | 57,826 | -73,890 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 6,907,560 |
| China | 5,174,045 |
| Italy | 1,758,864 |
| United States | 1,614,150 |
| Bulgaria | 1,053,186 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 3,740,914 | 3,166,646 | -574,268 |
| China | 3,033,703 | 2,140,342 | -893,361 |
| Italy | 966,554 | 792,310 | -174,244 |
| United States | 830,411 | 783,739 | -46,672 |
| Bulgaria | 612,537 | 440,649 | -171,888 |
| Thailand | 387,309 | 293,900 | -93,409 |
| Portugal | 223,445 | 256,900 | +33,455 |
| Germany | 268,442 | 201,605 | -66,837 |
| Poland | 218,682 | 149,398 | -69,284 |
| Albania | 162,987 | 175,606 | +12,619 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 20 |
| Greater Manchester | 14 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 10 |
| Inner London - East | 9 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 |
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 | 15 | 9 | -6 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 12 | +6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 10 | +5 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Essex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
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) | 11,786,816 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,524,099 |
| Air transport | 3,259,163 |
| Other | 1,798,599 |
| Road transport | 146,738 |
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) | 6,967,171 | 4,819,645 | -2,147,526 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,220,207 | 2,303,892 | +83,685 |
| Air transport | 1,609,884 | 1,649,279 | +39,395 |
| Other | 999,854 | 798,745 | -201,109 |
| Road transport | 82,955 | 63,783 | -19,172 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 7,985,897 |
| Dover | 2,212,701 |
| Manchester | 2,026,224 |
| 000 | 1,798,599 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,271,197 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 5,116,261 | 2,869,636 | -2,246,625 |
| Dover | 1,060,499 | 1,152,202 | +91,703 |
| Manchester | 1,019,702 | 1,006,522 | -13,180 |
| 000 | 999,854 | 798,745 | -201,109 |
| Birmingham Airport | 736,447 | 534,750 | -201,697 |
| Felixstowe | 667,760 | 548,069 | -119,691 |
| East Midlands Airport | 417,506 | 421,438 | +3,932 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 131,130 | 469,576 | +338,446 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 271,570 | 201,438 | -70,132 |
| London Gateway Port | 184,090 | 219,593 | +35,503 |
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 | 70 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 55 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 9 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 24 |
| 2026-03 | 28 |
| 2026-02 | 27 |
| 2026-01 | 23 |
| 2025-12 | 19 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BANNER LIMITED | 66 |
| LEGWEAR INTERNATIONAL LTD | 63 |
| AGUILA SPORT UK LTD | 52 |
| MEDI UK LTD | 51 |
| MACRON SPORTSWEAR UK LTD | 51 |
| MARKS AND SPENCER P.L.C. | 51 |
| MARKS AND SPENCER P.L.C. | 51 |
| MEDALIN LIMITED | 48 |
| ADIDAS (U.K.) LIMITED | 46 |
| CANTERBURY OF NEW ZEALAND LIMITED | 44 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 70 |
| 54m+ | 31 |
| 0-1m | 26 |
| Other | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 174,331 |
| United Arab Emirates | 152,399 |
| Australia | 143,975 |
| France | 141,145 |
| United States | 140,469 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 121,525 | 52,806 | -68,719 |
| United Arab Emirates | 120,814 | 31,585 | -89,229 |
| Australia | 66,609 | 77,366 | +10,757 |
| France | 89,705 | 51,440 | -38,265 |
| United States | 108,769 | 31,700 | -77,069 |
| Germany | 81,179 | 45,585 | -35,594 |
| Belgium | 105,865 | 18,996 | -86,869 |
| Ireland | 16,619 | 49,485 | +32,866 |
| Japan | 2,375 | 25,362 | +22,987 |
| Canada | 13,917 | 13,315 | -602 |
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 | 74,776 |
| Pakistan | 1,748 |
| China | 1,123 |
| Turkey | 11 |
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 | 32,492 | 42,284 | +9,792 |
| Pakistan | 1,748 | 0 | -1,748 |
| China | 385 | 738 | +353 |
| Turkey | 0 | 11 | +11 |
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 | 614,397 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 491,935 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 173,922 |
| Other | 77,760 |
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 | 383,341 | 231,056 | -152,285 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 305,454 | 186,481 | -118,973 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 125,547 | 48,375 | -77,172 |
| Other | 34,674 | 43,086 | +8,412 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 396,704 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 371,647 |
| London Gateway Port | 121,671 |
| 000 | 77,760 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 77,730 |
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 | 286,165 | 110,539 | -175,626 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 269,854 | 101,793 | -168,061 |
| London Gateway Port | 101,754 | 19,917 | -81,837 |
| 000 | 34,674 | 43,086 | +8,412 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,776 | 59,954 | +42,178 |
| Dover | 25,990 | 25,557 | -433 |
| Belfast Airport | 29,465 | 19,577 | -9,888 |
| ZLC | 14,804 | 31,793 | +16,989 |
| London Stansted Airport | 35,131 | 9,939 | -25,192 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,051 | 27,053 | +26,002 |
Quick facts
HS code: 61159610
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Knee-length stockings made from synthetic fibres