Import/export HS code 621220: Girdles and panty girdles
Undergarments designed to shape and support the lower body
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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 | 4,114,852 |
| Bangladesh | 2,452,955 |
| Netherlands | 1,497,696 |
| United States | 1,130,589 |
| Sri Lanka | 951,647 |
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 | 2,699,885 | 1,414,967 | -1,284,918 |
| Bangladesh | 1,385,026 | 1,067,929 | -317,097 |
| Netherlands | 700,887 | 796,809 | +95,922 |
| United States | 525,922 | 604,667 | +78,745 |
| Sri Lanka | 511,732 | 439,915 | -71,817 |
| Viet Nam | 324,636 | 531,439 | +206,803 |
| Belgium | 52,572 | 738,512 | +685,940 |
| Turkey | 192,450 | 332,506 | +140,056 |
| Italy | 27,667 | 155,156 | +127,489 |
| Dominican Republic | 113,671 | 49,591 | -64,080 |
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 | 4,789,702 |
| Bangladesh | 2,574,498 |
| Viet Nam | 2,217,611 |
| Turkey | 1,031,358 |
| Nicaragua | 881,005 |
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 | 3,142,535 | 1,647,167 | -1,495,368 |
| Bangladesh | 1,447,067 | 1,127,431 | -319,636 |
| Viet Nam | 716,575 | 1,501,036 | +784,461 |
| Turkey | 255,223 | 776,135 | +520,912 |
| Nicaragua | 373,208 | 507,797 | +134,589 |
| Sri Lanka | 438,062 | 376,888 | -61,174 |
| United States | 160,971 | 20,942 | -140,029 |
| Italy | 21,720 | 153,274 | +131,554 |
| Dominican Republic | 116,713 | 49,591 | -67,122 |
| Thailand | 58,189 | 63,032 | +4,843 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 26 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | 18 | 18 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 4,004,675 |
| Air transport | 3,340,074 |
| Other | 3,199,857 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,550,042 |
| Road transport | 484,279 |
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) | 1,620,051 | 2,384,624 | +764,573 |
| Air transport | 1,567,796 | 1,772,278 | +204,482 |
| Other | 2,683,337 | 516,520 | -2,166,817 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,055,899 | 1,494,143 | +438,244 |
| Road transport | 55,492 | 428,787 | +373,295 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 3,199,857 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,841,492 |
| 499 | 1,622,036 |
| Felixstowe | 1,381,923 |
| Dover | 699,187 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 2,683,337 | 516,520 | -2,166,817 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 904,881 | 936,611 | +31,730 |
| 499 | 68,975 | 1,553,061 | +1,484,086 |
| Felixstowe | 970,963 | 410,960 | -560,003 |
| Dover | 468,918 | 230,269 | -238,649 |
| Eurotunnel | 209,697 | 445,649 | +235,952 |
| Manchester Airport | 325,166 | 325,933 | +767 |
| ZLC | 55,492 | 523,659 | +468,167 |
| Southampton | 253,662 | 272,306 | +18,644 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 120,903 | 390,420 | +269,517 |
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
|
53 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
20 |
|
Manufacture of wearing apparel
|
8 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
6 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 17 |
| 2026-04 | 20 |
| 2026-03 | 21 |
| 2026-02 | 22 |
| 2026-01 | 20 |
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. | 118 |
| MARKS AND SPENCER P.L.C. | 118 |
| PATRICIA EVE LTD | 112 |
| PRIMARK STORES LIMITED | 86 |
| WACOAL EUROPE LTD | 84 |
| NEXT RETAIL LIMITED | 69 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 59 |
| MIDCORSETRY LIMITED | 56 |
| NEO G LIMITED | 53 |
| SPANX UK LTD. | 53 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 26 |
| 54m+ | 23 |
| 0-1m | 22 |
| Other | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
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 | 459,906 |
| Germany | 278,382 |
| United Arab Emirates | 165,933 |
| Italy | 125,637 |
| Australia | 121,911 |
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 | 289,310 | 170,596 | -118,714 |
| Germany | 114,018 | 164,364 | +50,346 |
| United Arab Emirates | 12,621 | 153,312 | +140,691 |
| Italy | 2,279 | 123,358 | +121,079 |
| Australia | 30,061 | 91,850 | +61,789 |
| United States | 81,319 | 13,111 | -68,208 |
| Netherlands | 10,388 | 44,624 | +34,236 |
| Chile | 0 | 49,800 | +49,800 |
| Belgium | 0 | 25,332 | +25,332 |
| Spain | 24,567 | 7 | -24,560 |
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 | 93,416 |
| China | 92,821 |
| Sri Lanka | 38,800 |
| Viet Nam | 20,505 |
| Cambodia | 5,671 |
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 | 50,207 | 43,209 | -6,998 |
| China | 60,401 | 32,420 | -27,981 |
| Sri Lanka | 19,598 | 19,202 | -396 |
| Viet Nam | 10,209 | 10,296 | +87 |
| Cambodia | 4,543 | 1,128 | -3,415 |
| Turkey | 4,381 | 0 | -4,381 |
| Italy | 1,108 | 1,272 | +164 |
| United States | 648 | 1,085 | +437 |
| Thailand | 354 | 282 | -72 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 410 | 0 | -410 |
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 | 553,568 |
| Other | 380,692 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 314,941 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 299,498 |
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 | 246,356 | 307,212 | +60,856 |
| Other | 223,301 | 157,391 | -65,910 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 65,526 | 249,415 | +183,889 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 112,303 | 187,195 | +74,892 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 440,628 |
| 000 | 380,692 |
| London Gateway Port | 266,985 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 213,166 |
| ZLC | 62,742 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 164,954 | 275,674 | +110,720 |
| 000 | 223,301 | 157,391 | -65,910 |
| London Gateway Port | 55,022 | 211,963 | +156,941 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 44,070 | 169,096 | +125,026 |
| ZLC | 51,509 | 11,233 | -40,276 |
| Heysham | 61,682 | 0 | -61,682 |
| London Stansted Airport | 18,643 | 7,627 | -11,016 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,250 | 12,678 | +1,428 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,239 | 14,623 | +5,384 |
| Holyhead | 4,327 | 13,212 | +8,885 |
Quick facts
HS code: 621220
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Undergarments designed to shape and support the lower body