Import/export HS code 620240: Women's and girls' outerwear made of synthetic fibers
Outerwear like coats, jackets, and capes made from man-made or synthetic fibers
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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 | 294,632,468 |
| Netherlands | 80,671,326 |
| Italy | 76,845,896 |
| Viet Nam | 68,068,527 |
| Spain | 48,345,840 |
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 | 146,407,487 | 148,224,981 | +1,817,494 |
| Netherlands | 46,776,265 | 33,895,061 | -12,881,204 |
| Italy | 40,638,935 | 36,206,961 | -4,431,974 |
| Viet Nam | 31,529,342 | 36,539,185 | +5,009,843 |
| Spain | 20,512,651 | 27,833,189 | +7,320,538 |
| Bangladesh | 26,947,893 | 21,382,722 | -5,565,171 |
| Cambodia | 22,470,327 | 20,675,626 | -1,794,701 |
| France | 21,006,468 | 15,998,359 | -5,008,109 |
| Germany | 14,321,227 | 17,282,672 | +2,961,445 |
| Myanmar | 12,865,637 | 9,677,004 | -3,188,633 |
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 | 383,166,914 |
| Viet Nam | 112,709,407 |
| Bangladesh | 76,208,187 |
| Cambodia | 61,652,106 |
| Myanmar | 31,004,109 |
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 | 195,832,754 | 187,334,160 | -8,498,594 |
| Viet Nam | 56,710,707 | 55,998,700 | -712,007 |
| Bangladesh | 41,212,515 | 34,995,672 | -6,216,843 |
| Cambodia | 29,622,091 | 32,030,015 | +2,407,924 |
| Myanmar | 17,058,939 | 13,945,170 | -3,113,769 |
| Canada | 15,532,055 | 14,182,463 | -1,349,592 |
| Italy | 13,712,810 | 13,222,552 | -490,258 |
| Romania | 11,975,913 | 10,844,959 | -1,130,954 |
| Indonesia | 6,585,731 | 6,565,301 | -20,430 |
| Morocco | 2,743,472 | 5,983,436 | +3,239,964 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 308 |
| Inner London - East | 139 |
| Greater Manchester | 101 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 58 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 55 |
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 | 247 | 234 | -13 |
| Inner London - East | 98 | 108 | +10 |
| Greater Manchester | 80 | 80 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 41 | 45 | +4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 42 | 37 | -5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 39 | 38 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 32 | 31 | -1 |
| Essex | 26 | 28 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 28 | 29 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 31 | 21 | -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) | 376,007,332 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 260,188,400 |
| Other | 125,639,279 |
| Air transport | 68,875,792 |
| Road transport | 8,438,626 |
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) | 148,834,559 | 227,172,773 | +78,338,214 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 139,488,000 | 120,700,400 | -18,787,600 |
| Other | 101,353,130 | 24,286,149 | -77,066,981 |
| Air transport | 32,291,156 | 36,584,636 | +4,293,480 |
| Road transport | 2,836,456 | 5,602,170 | +2,765,714 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 31,171 | +31,171 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 153,939,396 |
| 000 | 125,639,279 |
| Eurotunnel | 104,960,680 |
| 499 | 99,349,768 |
| London Gateway Port | 58,582,078 |
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 | 97,816,034 | 56,123,362 | -41,692,672 |
| 000 | 101,353,130 | 24,286,149 | -77,066,981 |
| Eurotunnel | 55,465,051 | 49,495,629 | -5,969,422 |
| 499 | 386,092 | 98,963,676 | +98,577,584 |
| London Gateway Port | 14,639,916 | 43,942,162 | +29,302,246 |
| Dover | 23,006,848 | 21,372,593 | -1,634,255 |
| Southampton | 22,539,413 | 20,461,592 | -2,077,821 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,186,205 | 16,866,862 | -6,319,343 |
| London | 20,004,241 | 14,614,188 | -5,390,053 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,191,099 | 15,435,119 | +1,244,020 |
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 | 788 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 417 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 72 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 62 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 31 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 243 |
| 2026-03 | 292 |
| 2026-02 | 337 |
| 2026-01 | 316 |
| 2025-12 | 330 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SELFRIDGES RETAIL LIMITED | 52 |
| J.BARBOUR & SONS,LIMITED | 52 |
| BURBERRY LIMITED | 52 |
| PRIMARK STORES LIMITED | 52 |
| TESCO 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 | 572 |
| 0-1m | 329 |
| 54m+ | 287 |
| Other | 119 |
| 15m-54m | 113 |
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 | 21,542,122 |
| Italy | 14,607,863 |
| Germany | 12,063,639 |
| Netherlands | 10,782,203 |
| France | 9,261,021 |
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 | 11,425,230 | 10,116,892 | -1,308,338 |
| Italy | 9,703,128 | 4,904,735 | -4,798,393 |
| Germany | 5,844,133 | 6,219,506 | +375,373 |
| Netherlands | 6,603,680 | 4,178,523 | -2,425,157 |
| France | 5,141,465 | 4,119,556 | -1,021,909 |
| United States | 3,871,889 | 1,589,709 | -2,282,180 |
| Iceland | 609,455 | 4,399,257 | +3,789,802 |
| South Korea | 3,266,057 | 1,015,882 | -2,250,175 |
| Japan | 2,083,841 | 727,630 | -1,356,211 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,429,586 | 1,198,925 | -230,661 |
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 | 4,939,649 |
| Viet Nam | 2,074,672 |
| Myanmar | 1,381,485 |
| Bangladesh | 1,331,030 |
| Cambodia | 573,233 |
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 | 2,389,417 | 2,550,232 | +160,815 |
| Viet Nam | 1,028,050 | 1,046,622 | +18,572 |
| Myanmar | 691,090 | 690,395 | -695 |
| Bangladesh | 660,584 | 670,446 | +9,862 |
| Cambodia | 333,791 | 239,442 | -94,349 |
| Ireland | 42,619 | 98,125 | +55,506 |
| India | 22,088 | 37,465 | +15,377 |
| Morocco | 10,402 | 35,488 | +25,086 |
| XI | 22,642 | 15,768 | -6,874 |
| Switzerland | 20,139 | 11,606 | -8,533 |
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) | 57,732,041 |
| Air transport | 36,615,639 |
| Other | 14,116,812 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,906,294 |
| Road transport | 13,525 |
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) | 33,129,502 | 24,602,539 | -8,526,963 |
| Air transport | 19,012,734 | 17,602,905 | -1,409,829 |
| Other | 7,021,788 | 7,095,024 | +73,236 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,828,113 | 1,078,181 | -2,749,932 |
| Road transport | 10,541 | 2,984 | -7,557 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 39,722,177 |
| East Midlands Airport | 18,256,144 |
| 000 | 14,116,812 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,111,663 |
| Holyhead | 5,595,116 |
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 | 22,812,718 | 16,909,459 | -5,903,259 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,444,046 | 10,812,098 | +3,368,052 |
| 000 | 7,021,788 | 7,095,024 | +73,236 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,505,317 | 4,606,346 | -3,898,971 |
| Holyhead | 3,024,173 | 2,570,943 | -453,230 |
| Dover | 3,771,518 | 1,713,611 | -2,057,907 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,748,007 | 1,685,084 | -62,923 |
| Southampton | 1,554,523 | 408,334 | -1,146,189 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,122,412 | 831,341 | -291,071 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,672,120 | 154,407 | -1,517,713 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 620240
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Outerwear like coats, jackets, and capes made from man-made or synthetic fibers