Import/export HS code 611692: Cotton gloves
Gloves made from cotton, knitted or crocheted, ideal for lightweight and breathable use
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,087,578 |
| Pakistan | 2,066,317 |
| Italy | 223,767 |
| Spain | 205,314 |
| United States | 152,191 |
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 | 1,015,689 | 1,071,889 | +56,200 |
| Pakistan | 1,234,246 | 832,071 | -402,175 |
| Italy | 124,080 | 99,687 | -24,393 |
| Spain | 205,293 | 21 | -205,272 |
| United States | 113,236 | 38,955 | -74,281 |
| France | 55,269 | 43,499 | -11,770 |
| Denmark | 37,110 | 45,487 | +8,377 |
| Turkey | 24,564 | 23,754 | -810 |
| Germany | 36,351 | 10,842 | -25,509 |
| Netherlands | 31,713 | 2,442 | -29,271 |
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 | 2,390,194 |
| Pakistan | 2,305,974 |
| United States | 123,949 |
| Turkey | 50,940 |
| Viet Nam | 42,774 |
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 | 1,252,253 | 1,137,941 | -114,312 |
| Pakistan | 1,385,311 | 920,663 | -464,648 |
| United States | 98,262 | 25,687 | -72,575 |
| Turkey | 27,186 | 23,754 | -3,432 |
| Viet Nam | 41,594 | 1,180 | -40,414 |
| Germany | 35,420 | 1,244 | -34,176 |
| Bangladesh | 9,041 | 24,693 | +15,652 |
| India | 4,103 | 20,569 | +16,466 |
| Indonesia | 21,265 | 2,436 | -18,829 |
| Italy | 950 | 15,621 | +14,671 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 16 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 13 |
| West Midlands | 10 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 13 | 7 | -6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Essex | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 0 | -5 |
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) | 3,498,144 |
| Air transport | 844,795 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 492,495 |
| Other | 357,862 |
| Road transport | 39,748 |
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) | 1,934,128 | 1,564,016 | -370,112 |
| Air transport | 480,526 | 364,269 | -116,257 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 369,410 | 123,085 | -246,325 |
| Other | 168,125 | 189,737 | +21,612 |
| Road transport | 15,249 | 24,499 | +9,250 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,383,675 |
| Southampton | 875,053 |
| Belfast Port | 666,292 |
| 000 | 357,862 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 309,980 |
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 | 917,474 | 466,201 | -451,273 |
| Southampton | 360,134 | 514,919 | +154,785 |
| Belfast Port | 448,326 | 217,966 | -230,360 |
| 000 | 168,125 | 189,737 | +21,612 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 142,962 | 167,018 | +24,056 |
| London Gateway Port | 78,995 | 212,444 | +133,449 |
| Eurotunnel | 251,321 | 8,337 | -242,984 |
| Manchester Airport | 210,843 | 13,693 | -197,150 |
| London | 71,553 | 66,021 | -5,532 |
| 499 | 18,011 | 114,112 | +96,101 |
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 | 56 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 53 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 19 |
| 2025-11 | 19 |
| 2025-10 | 23 |
| 2025-09 | 25 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ALLIED INTERNATIONAL TRADING LIMITED | 98 |
| BEESWIFT LIMITED | 91 |
| ARCO LIMITED | 90 |
| ULTIMATE CLEANERS (INDUSTRIAL) LIMITED | 85 |
| BUNZL UK LIMITED | 70 |
| PJD SAFETY SUPPLIES LTD | 64 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 54 |
| WL REALISATIONS (2023) LIMITED | 53 |
| MELLCREST LIMITED | 47 |
| PAUL MURRAY PLC | 46 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 46 |
| 54m+ | 40 |
| 0-1m | 22 |
| 15m-54m | 18 |
| Other | 10 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 100,283 |
| Denmark | 94,215 |
| Ireland | 53,589 |
| Netherlands | 50,006 |
| Switzerland | 49,921 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 38,492 | 61,791 | +23,299 |
| Denmark | 31,694 | 62,521 | +30,827 |
| Ireland | 43,097 | 10,492 | -32,605 |
| Netherlands | 17,489 | 32,517 | +15,028 |
| Switzerland | 30,419 | 19,502 | -10,917 |
| Guyana | 0 | 33,500 | +33,500 |
| United States | 7,956 | 11,782 | +3,826 |
| China | 8,028 | 10,223 | +2,195 |
| China, Macao Special Administrative Region | 950 | 15,008 | +14,058 |
| Libya | 0 | 15,250 | +15,250 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 5,136 |
| India | 1,088 |
| Pakistan | 830 |
| Germany | 702 |
| Bangladesh | 28 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,781 | 3,355 | +1,574 |
| India | 1,088 | 0 | -1,088 |
| Pakistan | 798 | 32 | -766 |
| Germany | 467 | 235 | -232 |
| Bangladesh | 28 | 0 | -28 |
| Ireland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Turkey | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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 | 317,537 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 190,606 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 70,066 |
| Other | 9,406 |
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 | 129,067 | 188,470 | +59,403 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 104,276 | 86,330 | -17,946 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,809 | 53,257 | +36,448 |
| Other | 5,626 | 3,780 | -1,846 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 209,171 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 89,323 |
| Felixstowe | 71,337 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 67,356 |
| Portsmouth | 33,500 |
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 | 88,562 | 120,609 | +32,047 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 36,555 | 52,768 | +16,213 |
| Felixstowe | 15,392 | 55,945 | +40,553 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 46,315 | 21,041 | -25,274 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 33,500 | +33,500 |
| Holyhead | 22,171 | 5,632 | -16,539 |
| Liverpool Docks | 16,947 | 5,365 | -11,582 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,553 | 6,999 | +1,446 |
| ZLC | 2,896 | 7,592 | +4,696 |
| 000 | 5,626 | 3,780 | -1,846 |
Quick facts
HS code: 611692
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Gloves made from cotton, knitted or crocheted, ideal for lightweight and breathable use