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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* 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 | 766,543 |
| France | 566,494 |
| China | 527,552 |
| Viet Nam | 185,405 |
| Sri Lanka | 184,250 |
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 | 404,287 | 362,256 | -42,031 |
| France | 328,976 | 237,518 | -91,458 |
| China | 320,726 | 206,826 | -113,900 |
| Viet Nam | 166,753 | 18,652 | -148,101 |
| Sri Lanka | 135,266 | 48,984 | -86,282 |
| India | 65,197 | 69,867 | +4,670 |
| Italy | 39,309 | 61,688 | +22,379 |
| Ireland | 29,782 | 30,599 | +817 |
| United States | 18,918 | 20,352 | +1,434 |
| Bangladesh | 15,599 | 15,863 | +264 |
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 | 775,867 |
| Turkey | 771,415 |
| Italy | 483,196 |
| Sri Lanka | 185,487 |
| India | 140,866 |
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 | 535,625 | 240,242 | -295,383 |
| Turkey | 404,391 | 367,024 | -37,367 |
| Italy | 216,229 | 266,967 | +50,738 |
| Sri Lanka | 135,266 | 50,221 | -85,045 |
| India | 70,999 | 69,867 | -1,132 |
| France | 78,645 | 7,207 | -71,438 |
| Viet Nam | 24,071 | 24,814 | +743 |
| Morocco | 32,292 | 12,714 | -19,578 |
| Bangladesh | 15,599 | 15,863 | +264 |
| Romania | 20,491 | 4,481 | -16,010 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 21 |
| Inner London - East | 14 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
| West Midlands | 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 | 14 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 12 | 6 | -6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| 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 | 752,686 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 725,082 |
| Air transport | 606,559 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 569,463 |
| Other | 103,457 |
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 | 390,430 | 362,256 | -28,174 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 420,011 | 305,071 | -114,940 |
| Air transport | 422,426 | 184,133 | -238,293 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 306,910 | 262,553 | -44,357 |
| Other | 71,795 | 31,662 | -40,133 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 768,975 |
| Felixstowe | 365,721 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 302,262 |
| Eurotunnel | 247,269 |
| Dover | 231,638 |
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 | 406,719 | 362,256 | -44,463 |
| Felixstowe | 242,286 | 123,435 | -118,851 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 209,131 | 93,131 | -116,000 |
| Eurotunnel | 205,027 | 42,242 | -162,785 |
| Dover | 36,412 | 195,226 | +158,814 |
| Southampton | 152,628 | 45,293 | -107,335 |
| Manchester Airport | 167,851 | 10,947 | -156,904 |
| 000 | 71,795 | 31,662 | -40,133 |
| London Gateway Port | 21,394 | 72,208 | +50,814 |
| 499 | 1,077 | 73,252 | +72,175 |
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
|
60 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
22 |
|
Manufacture of wearing apparel
|
4 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
2 |
|
Construction of buildings
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 9 |
| 2026-04 | 19 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 12 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
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 |
| URBN UK LIMITED | 37 |
| PRETTYLITTLETHING.COM LIMITED | 37 |
| 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 | 22 |
| 54m+ | 17 |
| Other | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
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 | 114,549 |
| France | 99,911 |
| Italy | 59,096 |
| United States | 43,955 |
| 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 | 92,482 | 22,067 | -70,415 |
| France | 52,393 | 47,518 | -4,875 |
| Italy | 29,131 | 29,965 | +834 |
| United States | 19,917 | 24,038 | +4,121 |
| Germany | 7,657 | 21,463 | +13,806 |
| Ireland | 13,723 | 9,995 | -3,728 |
| Qatar | 16,499 | 0 | -16,499 |
| Switzerland | 3,686 | 6,856 | +3,170 |
| 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 | 11,897 |
| Sri Lanka | 2,636 |
| Cambodia | 1,542 |
| China | 1,161 |
| Turkey | 701 |
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 | 5,159 | 6,738 | +1,579 |
| Sri Lanka | 2,604 | 32 | -2,572 |
| Cambodia | 426 | 1,116 | +690 |
| China | 1,082 | 79 | -1,003 |
| Turkey | 683 | 18 | -665 |
| India | 186 | 65 | -121 |
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 | 303,253 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 105,145 |
| Other | 23,718 |
| 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 | 199,473 | 103,780 | -95,693 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 49,445 | 55,700 | +6,255 |
| Other | 13,723 | 9,995 | -3,728 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 116,159 |
| Manchester Airport | 92,813 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 86,064 |
| East Midlands Airport | 51,953 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 35,853 | 80,306 | +44,453 |
| Manchester Airport | 92,813 | 0 | -92,813 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 32,349 | 53,715 | +21,366 |
| East Midlands Airport | 46,281 | 5,672 | -40,609 |
| ZLC | 11,443 | 14,783 | +3,340 |
| 000 | 13,723 | 9,995 | -3,728 |
| London Stansted Airport | 13,083 | 3,019 | -10,064 |
| 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