Import/export HS code 6213: Handkerchiefs
Small fabric squares used for personal hygiene, like wiping hands or faces
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 3,383,420 |
| France | 711,195 |
| Italy | 651,281 |
| India | 252,984 |
| Germany | 145,845 |
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 | 1,710,677 | 1,672,743 | -37,934 |
| France | 366,029 | 345,166 | -20,863 |
| Italy | 346,409 | 304,872 | -41,537 |
| India | 131,622 | 121,362 | -10,260 |
| Germany | 97,426 | 48,419 | -49,007 |
| Switzerland | 114,650 | 30,929 | -83,721 |
| Japan | 65,083 | 60,894 | -4,189 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 17,916 | 67,564 | +49,648 |
| Netherlands | 49,856 | 27,647 | -22,209 |
| Thailand | 56,236 | 17,304 | -38,932 |
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 | 3,674,890 |
| Italy | 859,973 |
| France | 593,429 |
| India | 266,711 |
| Japan | 112,596 |
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 | 1,862,318 | 1,812,572 | -49,746 |
| Italy | 489,036 | 370,937 | -118,099 |
| France | 297,888 | 295,541 | -2,347 |
| India | 139,998 | 126,713 | -13,285 |
| Japan | 52,790 | 59,806 | +7,016 |
| Thailand | 56,236 | 17,304 | -38,932 |
| Turkey | 53,366 | 13,059 | -40,307 |
| Malaysia | 35,612 | 22,313 | -13,299 |
| Poland | 48,633 | 0 | -48,633 |
| Switzerland | 36,620 | 10,987 | -25,633 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 70 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 12 |
| Inner London - East | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 | 53 | 43 | -10 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 1 | -6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 7 | +4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +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) | 2,553,713 |
| Air transport | 1,902,666 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 790,685 |
| Other | 639,233 |
| Road transport | 160,374 |
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) | 1,240,432 | 1,313,281 | +72,849 |
| Air transport | 1,083,526 | 819,140 | -264,386 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 442,395 | 348,290 | -94,105 |
| Other | 307,650 | 331,583 | +23,933 |
| Road transport | 126,271 | 34,103 | -92,168 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,188,103 |
| Felixstowe | 1,078,325 |
| 000 | 639,233 |
| Southampton | 416,393 |
| 499 | 415,275 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 740,400 | 447,703 | -292,697 |
| Felixstowe | 625,497 | 452,828 | -172,669 |
| 000 | 307,650 | 331,583 | +23,933 |
| Southampton | 222,907 | 193,486 | -29,421 |
| 499 | 15,334 | 399,941 | +384,607 |
| Belfast Port | 214,767 | 193,258 | -21,509 |
| East Midlands Airport | 166,178 | 181,405 | +15,227 |
| Dover | 171,644 | 106,108 | -65,536 |
| London Gateway Port | 70,902 | 133,051 | +62,149 |
| Eurotunnel | 95,950 | 75,774 | -20,176 |
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 | 118 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 45 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 14 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 9 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 30 |
| 2025-11 | 31 |
| 2025-10 | 26 |
| 2025-09 | 33 |
| 2025-08 | 24 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| RANDA ACCESSORIES UK LIMITED | 107 |
| MARKS AND SPENCER P.L.C. | 101 |
| MARKS AND SPENCER P.L.C. | 101 |
| PRIMARK STORES LIMITED | 99 |
| NEXT RETAIL LIMITED | 76 |
| MICHELSONS UK LIMITED | 74 |
| MATALAN RETAIL LTD. | 67 |
| ARNOLD WILLS AND COMPANY LIMITED | 59 |
| HERMES (G.B.) LIMITED | 45 |
| TML REALISATIONS LIMITED | 43 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 83 |
| 54m+ | 57 |
| 0-1m | 23 |
| 15m-54m | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
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 States | 379,361 |
| Italy | 362,371 |
| Ireland | 184,309 |
| France | 158,365 |
| Netherlands | 64,931 |
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 States | 257,604 | 121,757 | -135,847 |
| Italy | 84,745 | 277,626 | +192,881 |
| Ireland | 114,510 | 69,799 | -44,711 |
| France | 80,194 | 78,171 | -2,023 |
| Netherlands | 51,136 | 13,795 | -37,341 |
| Sierra Leone | 53,251 | 0 | -53,251 |
| Germany | 15,358 | 18,157 | +2,799 |
| Japan | 11,626 | 13,121 | +1,495 |
| Czechia | 17,573 | 3,249 | -14,324 |
| Switzerland | 11,512 | 6,335 | -5,177 |
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 | 137,232 |
| XI | 16,938 |
| India | 6,596 |
| Italy | 2,928 |
| Turkey | 101 |
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 | 77,820 | 59,412 | -18,408 |
| XI | 14,520 | 2,418 | -12,102 |
| India | 5,026 | 1,570 | -3,456 |
| Italy | 1,729 | 1,199 | -530 |
| Turkey | 100 | 1 | -99 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 20 | +20 |
| Bangladesh | 13 | 0 | -13 |
| Germany | 10 | 0 | -10 |
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 | 966,227 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 334,911 |
| Other | 165,069 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,763 |
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 | 556,634 | 409,593 | -147,041 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 150,099 | 184,812 | +34,713 |
| Other | 100,111 | 64,958 | -35,153 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,262 | 9,501 | +1,239 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 714,342 |
| 000 | 165,069 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 161,558 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 129,447 |
| Eurotunnel | 116,957 |
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 | 385,505 | 328,837 | -56,668 |
| 000 | 100,111 | 64,958 | -35,153 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 64,528 | 97,030 | +32,502 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 87,571 | 41,876 | -45,695 |
| Eurotunnel | 47,999 | 68,958 | +20,959 |
| ZLC | 61,694 | 17,805 | -43,889 |
| London Stansted Airport | 20,814 | 19,575 | -1,239 |
| Dover | 13,092 | 9,385 | -3,707 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,013 | 4,349 | -7,664 |
| Holyhead | 11,631 | 3,585 | -8,046 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 6213
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Small fabric squares used for personal hygiene, like wiping hands or faces