Import/export HS code 620711: Men's or boys' cotton underwear
Underwear made of cotton, such as singlets, vests, and briefs
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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 | 6,057,625 |
| Bangladesh | 3,339,406 |
| Sri Lanka | 2,999,504 |
| India | 2,231,912 |
| Germany | 790,745 |
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 | 3,563,600 | 2,494,025 | -1,069,575 |
| Bangladesh | 2,215,320 | 1,124,086 | -1,091,234 |
| Sri Lanka | 1,256,841 | 1,742,663 | +485,822 |
| India | 1,121,531 | 1,110,381 | -11,150 |
| Germany | 427,252 | 363,493 | -63,759 |
| Turkey | 679,238 | 65,577 | -613,661 |
| Netherlands | 371,672 | 303,235 | -68,437 |
| Portugal | 295,498 | 205,518 | -89,980 |
| Italy | 97,148 | 238,012 | +140,864 |
| France | 214,468 | 27,347 | -187,121 |
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 | 7,118,227 |
| Bangladesh | 3,702,798 |
| Sri Lanka | 3,009,526 |
| India | 2,219,009 |
| Turkey | 747,490 |
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 | 4,237,377 | 2,880,850 | -1,356,527 |
| Bangladesh | 2,481,121 | 1,221,677 | -1,259,444 |
| Sri Lanka | 1,210,458 | 1,799,068 | +588,610 |
| India | 1,006,981 | 1,212,028 | +205,047 |
| Turkey | 680,643 | 66,847 | -613,796 |
| Portugal | 392,128 | 211,777 | -180,351 |
| Madagascar | 233,482 | 0 | -233,482 |
| Czechia | 92,824 | 120,218 | +27,394 |
| Viet Nam | 74,220 | 104,694 | +30,474 |
| Cambodia | 90,932 | 72,662 | -18,270 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 34 |
| Greater Manchester | 14 |
| Inner London - East | 11 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | 30 | 22 | -8 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 11 | +7 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 2 | -3 |
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) | 12,344,060 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,995,412 |
| Other | 2,098,950 |
| Air transport | 1,790,461 |
| Road transport | 136,698 |
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) | 6,623,031 | 5,721,029 | -902,002 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,858,393 | 1,137,019 | -721,374 |
| Other | 1,681,028 | 417,922 | -1,263,106 |
| Air transport | 769,302 | 1,021,159 | +251,857 |
| Road transport | 72,960 | 63,738 | -9,222 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,760,964 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,613,110 |
| 499 | 2,433,263 |
| 000 | 2,098,950 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,416,031 |
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 | 3,745,556 | 1,015,408 | -2,730,148 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,099,137 | 1,513,973 | +414,836 |
| 499 | 77,850 | 2,355,413 | +2,277,563 |
| 000 | 1,681,028 | 417,922 | -1,263,106 |
| Middlesbrough | 727,815 | 688,216 | -39,599 |
| Southampton | 856,266 | 527,725 | -328,541 |
| Eurotunnel | 628,490 | 381,716 | -246,774 |
| Dover | 500,325 | 296,124 | -204,201 |
| ZLC | 535,163 | 52,891 | -482,272 |
| Luton Airport | 288,389 | 191,483 | -96,906 |
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
|
81 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
53 |
|
Manufacture of wearing apparel
|
9 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
6 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 16 |
| 2026-04 | 23 |
| 2026-03 | 20 |
| 2026-02 | 23 |
| 2026-01 | 26 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MARKS AND SPENCER P.L.C. | 121 |
| MARKS AND SPENCER P.L.C. | 121 |
| NEXT RETAIL LIMITED | 103 |
| E J ORR LIMITED | 101 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 96 |
| PRIMARK STORES LIMITED | 95 |
| NEW LOOK RETAILERS LIMITED | 81 |
| MATALAN RETAIL LTD. | 79 |
| JOHN LEWIS PLC | 77 |
| GAP (UK HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 70 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 59 |
| 54m+ | 42 |
| 0-1m | 24 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 308,909 |
| Ireland | 263,317 |
| France | 204,340 |
| United States | 200,823 |
| Poland | 149,289 |
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 Arab Emirates | 186,509 | 122,400 | -64,109 |
| Ireland | 146,684 | 116,633 | -30,051 |
| France | 107,200 | 97,140 | -10,060 |
| United States | 133,086 | 67,737 | -65,349 |
| Poland | 0 | 149,289 | +149,289 |
| Germany | 59,806 | 60,322 | +516 |
| Belgium | 29,483 | 59,438 | +29,955 |
| Japan | 15,803 | 72,621 | +56,818 |
| Netherlands | 34,422 | 49,033 | +14,611 |
| China | 52,744 | 1,384 | -51,360 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 139,159 |
| Bangladesh | 9,749 |
| Myanmar | 4,119 |
| Cambodia | 1,746 |
| India | 1,710 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 86,805 | 52,354 | -34,451 |
| Bangladesh | 1,108 | 8,641 | +7,533 |
| Myanmar | 4,119 | 0 | -4,119 |
| Cambodia | 1,746 | 0 | -1,746 |
| India | 337 | 1,373 | +1,036 |
| Madagascar | 1,135 | 0 | -1,135 |
| Turkey | 226 | 122 | -104 |
| China | 35 | 167 | +132 |
| Netherlands | 60 | 0 | -60 |
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) | 849,961 |
| Air transport | 754,402 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 257,154 |
| Other | 181,569 |
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) | 319,167 | 530,794 | +211,627 |
| Air transport | 407,883 | 346,519 | -61,364 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 173,164 | 83,990 | -89,174 |
| Other | 114,675 | 66,894 | -47,781 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 570,068 |
| East Midlands Airport | 490,578 |
| London Gateway Port | 246,228 |
| 000 | 181,569 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 167,761 |
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 | 202,047 | 368,021 | +165,974 |
| East Midlands Airport | 306,895 | 183,683 | -123,212 |
| London Gateway Port | 171,102 | 75,126 | -95,976 |
| 000 | 114,675 | 66,894 | -47,781 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 57,458 | 110,303 | +52,845 |
| Dover | 33,942 | 74,751 | +40,809 |
| Holyhead | 22,105 | 49,011 | +26,906 |
| Harwich | 36,889 | 6,900 | -29,989 |
| London Stansted Airport | 22,053 | 21,090 | -963 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,727 | 28,058 | +14,331 |
Quick facts
HS code: 620711
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Underwear made of cotton, such as singlets, vests, and briefs