Import/export HS code 620811: Women's or girls' underwear of man-made fibres
Underwear made of synthetic materials like polyester or nylon
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 782,862 |
| France | 611,426 |
| China | 546,781 |
| Viet Nam | 183,236 |
| Sri Lanka | 183,154 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 393,224 | 389,638 | -3,586 |
| France | 247,706 | 363,720 | +116,014 |
| China | 350,583 | 196,198 | -154,385 |
| Viet Nam | 163,563 | 19,673 | -143,890 |
| Sri Lanka | 93,425 | 89,729 | -3,696 |
| India | 64,129 | 49,563 | -14,566 |
| Italy | 42,737 | 66,801 | +24,064 |
| Ireland | 23,662 | 34,466 | +10,804 |
| Morocco | 27,493 | 12,714 | -14,779 |
| United States | 24,159 | 15,063 | -9,096 |
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 | 795,992 |
| Turkey | 787,734 |
| Italy | 521,908 |
| Sri Lanka | 184,391 |
| India | 119,494 |
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 | 521,533 | 274,459 | -247,074 |
| Turkey | 393,328 | 394,406 | +1,078 |
| Italy | 208,840 | 313,068 | +104,228 |
| Sri Lanka | 93,425 | 90,966 | -2,459 |
| India | 69,931 | 49,563 | -20,368 |
| France | 36,496 | 52,230 | +15,734 |
| Morocco | 44,379 | 12,714 | -31,665 |
| Viet Nam | 20,881 | 20,671 | -210 |
| Romania | 30,173 | 4,481 | -25,692 |
| Bangladesh | 16,527 | 17,391 | +864 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 23 |
| Inner London - East | 14 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 |
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
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 | 15 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 11 | 7 | -4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 4 | +4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Road transport | 765,327 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 695,397 |
| Air transport | 647,179 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 625,054 |
| Other | 100,953 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Road transport | 375,689 | 389,638 | +13,949 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 423,297 | 272,100 | -151,197 |
| Air transport | 381,582 | 265,597 | -115,985 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 268,451 | 356,603 | +88,152 |
| Other | 60,822 | 40,131 | -20,691 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 785,294 |
| Felixstowe | 373,136 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 323,577 |
| Eurotunnel | 310,032 |
| Dover | 215,571 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 391,274 | 394,020 | +2,746 |
| Felixstowe | 230,103 | 143,033 | -87,070 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 182,434 | 141,143 | -41,291 |
| Eurotunnel | 206,795 | 103,237 | -103,558 |
| Dover | 20,227 | 195,344 | +175,117 |
| Manchester Airport | 155,884 | 38,441 | -117,443 |
| Southampton | 156,814 | 24,173 | -132,641 |
| 000 | 60,822 | 40,131 | -20,691 |
| 499 | 3,195 | 71,083 | +67,888 |
| East Midlands Airport | 24,241 | 43,241 | +19,000 |
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 | 64 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 24 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 19 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 12 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-12 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BOOHOO.COM UK LIMITED | 82 |
| MARKS AND SPENCER P.L.C. | 52 |
| MARKS AND SPENCER P.L.C. | 52 |
| MARSYLKA MANUFACTURING CO.LIMITED | 40 |
| MATALAN RETAIL LTD. | 39 |
| PRETTYLITTLETHING.COM LIMITED | 37 |
| URBN UK LIMITED | 36 |
| NEXT RETAIL LIMITED | 36 |
| BANDICOOT BOUTIQUE LIMITED | 29 |
| NEW TEMPTATIONS LIMITED | 29 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 35 |
| 0-1m | 23 |
| 54m+ | 18 |
| Other | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
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 | 183,636 |
| France | 115,775 |
| Italy | 50,678 |
| United States | 41,345 |
| Germany | 29,120 |
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 | 161,569 | 22,067 | -139,502 |
| France | 34,635 | 81,140 | +46,505 |
| Italy | 33,729 | 16,949 | -16,780 |
| United States | 19,917 | 21,428 | +1,511 |
| Germany | 7,657 | 21,463 | +13,806 |
| Ireland | 11,570 | 10,993 | -577 |
| Qatar | 16,499 | 0 | -16,499 |
| Switzerland | 2,190 | 8,352 | +6,162 |
| South Africa | 9,500 | 0 | -9,500 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 5,477 | 3,534 | -1,943 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 10,156 |
| Sri Lanka | 2,636 |
| Cambodia | 1,544 |
| China | 1,294 |
| Turkey | 975 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 3,036 | 7,120 | +4,084 |
| Sri Lanka | 2,576 | 60 | -2,516 |
| Cambodia | 428 | 1,116 | +688 |
| China | 1,179 | 115 | -1,064 |
| Turkey | 949 | 26 | -923 |
| India | 99 | 147 | +48 |
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 | 382,102 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 102,348 |
| Other | 22,563 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,492 |
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 | 245,968 | 136,134 | -109,834 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 59,664 | 42,684 | -16,980 |
| Other | 11,570 | 10,993 | -577 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,912 | 3,580 | -12,332 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 161,900 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 117,245 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 83,267 |
| East Midlands Airport | 59,462 |
| ZLC | 26,226 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 161,900 | 0 | -161,900 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,557 | 112,688 | +108,131 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 42,568 | 40,699 | -1,869 |
| East Midlands Airport | 52,448 | 7,014 | -45,434 |
| ZLC | 11,443 | 14,783 | +3,340 |
| 000 | 11,570 | 10,993 | -577 |
| London Stansted Airport | 15,620 | 1,649 | -13,971 |
| Dover | 15,074 | 974 | -14,100 |
| Southampton | 8,575 | 1,104 | -7,471 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,365 | 0 | -6,365 |
Quick facts
HS code: 620811
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Underwear made of synthetic materials like polyester or nylon