Import/export HS code 620140: Men's or boys' outerwear made of synthetic fibers
Refers to outerwear like coats and jackets made from man-made materials like polyester or nylon
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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 | 289,346,701 |
| Italy | 115,248,968 |
| Netherlands | 104,179,185 |
| Viet Nam | 73,193,874 |
| Bangladesh | 53,224,011 |
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 | 148,755,548 | 140,591,153 | -8,164,395 |
| Italy | 58,251,577 | 56,997,391 | -1,254,186 |
| Netherlands | 62,749,953 | 41,429,232 | -21,320,721 |
| Viet Nam | 36,206,374 | 36,987,500 | +781,126 |
| Bangladesh | 26,264,282 | 26,959,729 | +695,447 |
| Cambodia | 20,526,434 | 18,812,239 | -1,714,195 |
| France | 18,388,501 | 14,375,180 | -4,013,321 |
| Belgium | 13,728,092 | 13,629,422 | -98,670 |
| Myanmar | 11,435,118 | 9,234,339 | -2,200,779 |
| Germany | 10,976,514 | 9,345,636 | -1,630,878 |
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 | 365,746,165 |
| Viet Nam | 140,057,959 |
| Bangladesh | 85,857,851 |
| Cambodia | 52,168,373 |
| Canada | 38,341,951 |
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 | 193,197,664 | 172,548,501 | -20,649,163 |
| Viet Nam | 73,602,336 | 66,455,623 | -7,146,713 |
| Bangladesh | 44,814,599 | 41,043,252 | -3,771,347 |
| Cambodia | 26,997,790 | 25,170,583 | -1,827,207 |
| Canada | 19,844,722 | 18,497,229 | -1,347,493 |
| Romania | 17,060,175 | 15,967,988 | -1,092,187 |
| Myanmar | 18,456,270 | 13,305,985 | -5,150,285 |
| Italy | 15,849,951 | 14,493,576 | -1,356,375 |
| Indonesia | 8,450,642 | 10,063,315 | +1,612,673 |
| Armenia | 4,623,853 | 5,237,045 | +613,192 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 331 |
| Inner London - East | 135 |
| Greater Manchester | 127 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 72 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 67 |
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 | 251 | 262 | +11 |
| Inner London - East | 90 | 103 | +13 |
| Greater Manchester | 96 | 92 | -4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 50 | 49 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 50 | 42 | -8 |
| West Midlands | 45 | 44 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 37 | 39 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 41 | 36 | -5 |
| West Yorkshire | 42 | 33 | -9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 30 | 40 | +10 |
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) | 381,096,155 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 286,867,677 |
| Air transport | 105,143,517 |
| Other | 98,225,442 |
| Road transport | 13,277,919 |
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) | 162,736,457 | 218,359,698 | +55,623,241 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 157,479,627 | 129,388,050 | -28,091,577 |
| Air transport | 53,587,973 | 51,555,544 | -2,032,429 |
| Other | 82,315,085 | 15,910,357 | -66,404,728 |
| Road transport | 4,448,770 | 8,829,149 | +4,380,379 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 76,960 | +76,960 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 177,443,683 |
| 000 | 98,225,442 |
| Eurotunnel | 91,446,673 |
| 499 | 72,811,919 |
| Southampton | 67,127,732 |
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 | 109,596,014 | 67,847,669 | -41,748,345 |
| 000 | 82,315,085 | 15,910,357 | -66,404,728 |
| Eurotunnel | 51,635,415 | 39,811,258 | -11,824,157 |
| 499 | 190,256 | 72,621,663 | +72,431,407 |
| Southampton | 33,676,545 | 33,451,187 | -225,358 |
| Dover | 28,972,060 | 29,769,430 | +797,370 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 30,878,221 | 27,172,818 | -3,705,403 |
| London Gateway Port | 14,460,223 | 40,546,076 | +26,085,853 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 26,198,480 | 25,586,663 | -611,817 |
| London | 14,827,241 | 13,603,790 | -1,223,451 |
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 | 851 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 524 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 86 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 79 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 49 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 361 |
| 2026-03 | 412 |
| 2026-02 | 443 |
| 2026-01 | 416 |
| 2025-12 | 428 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| J.BARBOUR & SONS,LIMITED | 52 |
| BURBERRY LIMITED | 52 |
| MARKS AND SPENCER P.L.C. | 52 |
| PRIMARK STORES LIMITED | 52 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 52 |
| RIVER ISLAND CLOTHING CO. LIMITED | 52 |
| GUCCI LIMITED | 52 |
| REGATTA LTD | 52 |
| EQUIP OUTDOOR TECHNOLOGIES UK LIMITED | 52 |
| RALAWISE LIMITED | 52 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 712 |
| 0-1m | 394 |
| 54m+ | 385 |
| Other | 150 |
| 15m-54m | 143 |
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 | 17,137,203 |
| Italy | 17,127,023 |
| Netherlands | 16,564,626 |
| France | 10,386,735 |
| Spain | 9,493,841 |
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 | 8,769,752 | 8,367,451 | -402,301 |
| Italy | 10,399,385 | 6,727,638 | -3,671,747 |
| Netherlands | 9,219,011 | 7,345,615 | -1,873,396 |
| France | 5,118,802 | 5,267,933 | +149,131 |
| Spain | 516,541 | 8,977,300 | +8,460,759 |
| Germany | 4,748,778 | 4,165,872 | -582,906 |
| Belgium | 3,120,672 | 3,209,207 | +88,535 |
| United States | 2,278,124 | 2,258,319 | -19,805 |
| South Korea | 3,924,794 | 562,898 | -3,361,896 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,979,778 | 2,068,164 | +88,386 |
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 | 4,586,531 |
| Bangladesh | 1,596,456 |
| Myanmar | 854,198 |
| Pakistan | 591,693 |
| Cambodia | 305,472 |
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 | 2,186,293 | 2,400,238 | +213,945 |
| Bangladesh | 783,695 | 812,761 | +29,066 |
| Myanmar | 517,596 | 336,602 | -180,994 |
| Pakistan | 256,468 | 335,225 | +78,757 |
| Cambodia | 94,880 | 210,592 | +115,712 |
| Viet Nam | 100,569 | 134,746 | +34,177 |
| Belgium | 33,122 | 142,438 | +109,316 |
| XI | 103,641 | 71,336 | -32,305 |
| Austria | 85,713 | 24,182 | -61,531 |
| Ireland | 24,938 | 38,739 | +13,801 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 66,735,867 |
| Air transport | 45,402,386 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,328,337 |
| Other | 10,188,055 |
| Road transport | 6,531 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 36,851,375 | 29,884,492 | -6,966,883 |
| Air transport | 19,983,591 | 25,418,795 | +5,435,204 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,535,285 | 3,793,052 | -3,742,233 |
| Other | 4,944,696 | 5,243,359 | +298,663 |
| Road transport | 5,434 | 1,097 | -4,337 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 1,928 | +1,928 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 48,238,681 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,735,813 |
| East Midlands Airport | 14,519,977 |
| ZLC | 10,918,870 |
| 000 | 10,188,055 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 25,766,176 | 22,472,505 | -3,293,671 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,751,856 | 5,983,957 | -3,767,899 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,792,633 | 7,727,344 | +934,711 |
| ZLC | 1,233,188 | 9,685,682 | +8,452,494 |
| 000 | 4,944,696 | 5,243,359 | +298,663 |
| Felixstowe | 3,552,239 | 2,599,948 | -952,291 |
| Holyhead | 2,809,811 | 2,778,737 | -31,074 |
| Dover | 3,628,849 | 1,434,510 | -2,194,339 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,636,414 | 1,499,662 | -136,752 |
| Southampton | 2,657,194 | 291,348 | -2,365,846 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 620140
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Refers to outerwear like coats and jackets made from man-made materials like polyester or nylon