Import/export HS code 621320: Cotton handkerchiefs
Handkerchiefs made from cotton, a soft and breathable material
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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 | 2,205,250 |
| India | 243,591 |
| Japan | 107,393 |
| Switzerland | 81,587 |
| France | 68,364 |
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 | 944,523 | 1,260,727 | +316,204 |
| India | 122,229 | 121,362 | -867 |
| Japan | 49,579 | 57,814 | +8,235 |
| Switzerland | 63,574 | 18,013 | -45,561 |
| France | 59,911 | 8,453 | -51,458 |
| Netherlands | 44,819 | 21,419 | -23,400 |
| Malaysia | 35,612 | 16,801 | -18,811 |
| Turkey | 41,490 | 5,191 | -36,299 |
| Italy | 26,589 | 17,584 | -9,005 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 914 | 41,599 | +40,685 |
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 | 2,327,829 |
| India | 254,592 |
| Japan | 109,468 |
| Italy | 92,675 |
| Malaysia | 52,413 |
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 | 999,180 | 1,328,649 | +329,469 |
| India | 127,879 | 126,713 | -1,166 |
| Japan | 51,654 | 57,814 | +6,160 |
| Italy | 67,086 | 25,589 | -41,497 |
| Malaysia | 35,612 | 16,801 | -18,811 |
| Poland | 48,633 | 0 | -48,633 |
| Switzerland | 36,620 | 10,987 | -25,633 |
| Turkey | 41,490 | 5,191 | -36,299 |
| Myanmar | 22,795 | 0 | -22,795 |
| Pakistan | 16,600 | 4,690 | -11,910 |
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 | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Inner London - East | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
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 | 19 | 14 | -5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Northern Ireland | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 1 | -1 |
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) | 1,926,401 |
| Other | 553,086 |
| Air transport | 336,924 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 202,439 |
| Road transport | 111,551 |
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) | 906,647 | 1,019,754 | +113,107 |
| Other | 250,262 | 302,824 | +52,562 |
| Air transport | 167,275 | 169,649 | +2,374 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 104,058 | 98,381 | -5,677 |
| Road transport | 85,847 | 25,704 | -60,143 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 568,113 |
| 000 | 553,086 |
| Belfast Port | 408,025 |
| 499 | 383,023 |
| Southampton | 322,105 |
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 | 319,552 | 248,561 | -70,991 |
| 000 | 250,262 | 302,824 | +52,562 |
| Belfast Port | 214,767 | 193,258 | -21,509 |
| 499 | 12,209 | 370,814 | +358,605 |
| Southampton | 178,539 | 143,566 | -34,973 |
| London Gateway Port | 30,998 | 99,274 | +68,276 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 68,688 | 49,670 | -19,018 |
| East Midlands Airport | 41,811 | 73,808 | +31,997 |
| Liverpool Docks | 83,787 | 29,174 | -54,613 |
| ZLC | 85,847 | 5,788 | -80,059 |
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 | 55 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 27 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 9 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 6 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 46 |
| 54m+ | 27 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | 91,337 |
| Ireland | 78,683 |
| Netherlands | 56,816 |
| France | 31,203 |
| Belgium | 10,116 |
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 | 59,809 | 31,528 | -28,281 |
| Ireland | 53,406 | 25,277 | -28,129 |
| Netherlands | 44,498 | 12,318 | -32,180 |
| France | 22,040 | 9,163 | -12,877 |
| Belgium | 10,116 | 0 | -10,116 |
| Switzerland | 7,312 | 1,330 | -5,982 |
| Turkey | 0 | 8,199 | +8,199 |
| United Arab Emirates | 7,714 | 0 | -7,714 |
| New Zealand | 0 | 7,158 | +7,158 |
| Norway | 939 | 4,798 | +3,859 |
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 | 54,530 |
| XI | 10,590 |
| India | 6,596 |
| Italy | 410 |
| 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 | 34,287 | 20,243 | -14,044 |
| XI | 10,590 | 0 | -10,590 |
| India | 5,026 | 1,570 | -3,456 |
| Italy | 336 | 74 | -262 |
| Turkey | 100 | 1 | -99 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 20 | +20 |
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 | 180,799 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 78,593 |
| Other | 72,331 |
| 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 | 133,485 | 47,314 | -86,171 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 43,776 | 34,817 | -8,959 |
| Other | 50,423 | 21,908 | -28,515 |
| 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 | 107,445 |
| 000 | 72,331 |
| ZLC | 42,799 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 32,491 |
| London Stansted Airport | 17,160 |
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 | 74,128 | 33,317 | -40,811 |
| 000 | 50,423 | 21,908 | -28,515 |
| ZLC | 40,143 | 2,656 | -37,487 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 21,993 | 10,498 | -11,495 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,125 | 7,035 | -3,090 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,013 | 4,349 | -7,664 |
| Dover | 3,382 | 9,385 | +6,003 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,039 | 2,806 | -5,233 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,768 | 7,000 | +4,232 |
| Holyhead | 5,295 | 3,585 | -1,710 |
Quick facts
HS code: 621320
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Handkerchiefs made from cotton, a soft and breathable material