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 | 2,414,633 |
| India | 255,947 |
| Japan | 106,673 |
| Netherlands | 68,218 |
| Italy | 64,206 |
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 | 983,727 | 1,430,906 | +447,179 |
| India | 117,462 | 138,485 | +21,023 |
| Japan | 52,314 | 54,359 | +2,045 |
| Netherlands | 48,626 | 19,592 | -29,034 |
| Italy | 28,030 | 36,176 | +8,146 |
| Malaysia | 30,667 | 32,601 | +1,934 |
| France | 48,152 | 9,036 | -39,116 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 23,623 | 32,000 | +8,377 |
| Switzerland | 34,783 | 18,013 | -16,770 |
| Turkey | 33,982 | 5,191 | -28,791 |
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 | 2,553,834 |
| India | 276,655 |
| Japan | 108,748 |
| Italy | 99,723 |
| Malaysia | 63,268 |
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 | 1,064,432 | 1,489,402 | +424,970 |
| India | 122,106 | 154,549 | +32,443 |
| Japan | 54,389 | 54,359 | -30 |
| Italy | 65,381 | 34,342 | -31,039 |
| Malaysia | 30,667 | 32,601 | +1,934 |
| Turkey | 33,982 | 6,668 | -27,314 |
| Cambodia | 0 | 35,563 | +35,563 |
| Poland | 35,058 | 0 | -35,058 |
| Pakistan | 16,600 | 14,905 | -1,695 |
| Switzerland | 7,829 | 10,987 | +3,158 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 30 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 |
| Inner London - East | 5 |
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 | 20 | 18 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Northern Ireland | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 3 | 0 | -3 |
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) | 2,158,353 |
| Other | 546,194 |
| Air transport | 350,867 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 221,366 |
| Road transport | 100,097 |
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) | 834,596 | 1,323,757 | +489,161 |
| Other | 256,953 | 289,241 | +32,288 |
| Air transport | 186,277 | 164,590 | -21,687 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 142,035 | 79,331 | -62,704 |
| Road transport | 79,138 | 20,959 | -58,179 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 552,390 |
| 000 | 546,194 |
| 499 | 511,893 |
| Belfast Port | 447,147 |
| Southampton | 328,836 |
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 | 350,793 | 201,597 | -149,196 |
| 000 | 256,953 | 289,241 | +32,288 |
| 499 | 12,209 | 499,684 | +487,475 |
| Belfast Port | 200,451 | 246,696 | +46,245 |
| Southampton | 184,102 | 144,734 | -39,368 |
| London Gateway Port | 22,530 | 181,826 | +159,296 |
| East Midlands Airport | 40,896 | 84,335 | +43,439 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 84,532 | 33,872 | -50,660 |
| Liverpool Docks | 83,787 | 30,374 | -53,413 |
| London | 72,984 | 23,765 | -49,219 |
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 | 57 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 30 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 10 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 7 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 17 |
| 2026-03 | 12 |
| 2026-02 | 14 |
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-12 | 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+ | 29 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 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 | 88,236 |
| Ireland | 82,027 |
| Netherlands | 57,233 |
| France | 32,255 |
| Canada | 14,924 |
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 | 48,197 | 40,039 | -8,158 |
| Ireland | 44,093 | 37,934 | -6,159 |
| Netherlands | 43,359 | 13,874 | -29,485 |
| France | 22,040 | 10,215 | -11,825 |
| Canada | 3,793 | 11,131 | +7,338 |
| Switzerland | 7,312 | 1,330 | -5,982 |
| Turkey | 0 | 8,199 | +8,199 |
| United Arab Emirates | 7,714 | 0 | -7,714 |
| Spain | 1,581 | 5,703 | +4,122 |
| New Zealand | 0 | 7,158 | +7,158 |
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 | 64,280 |
| India | 7,205 |
| XI | 1,047 |
| Italy | 357 |
| 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 | 34,284 | 29,996 | -4,288 |
| India | 3,862 | 3,343 | -519 |
| XI | 699 | 348 | -351 |
| Italy | 283 | 74 | -209 |
| Turkey | 100 | 1 | -99 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 36 | +36 |
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 | 192,458 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 84,187 |
| Other | 74,093 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,218 |
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 | 114,100 | 78,358 | -35,742 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 56,188 | 27,999 | -28,189 |
| Other | 39,305 | 34,788 | -4,517 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,717 | 9,501 | +4,784 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 112,990 |
| 000 | 74,093 |
| ZLC | 43,035 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 36,763 |
| London Stansted Airport | 18,567 |
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 | 59,015 | 53,975 | -5,040 |
| 000 | 39,305 | 34,788 | -4,517 |
| ZLC | 34,371 | 8,664 | -25,707 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 21,993 | 14,770 | -7,223 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,125 | 8,442 | -1,683 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,039 | 7,277 | -762 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,817 | 0 | -12,817 |
| Dover | 11,445 | 1,322 | -10,123 |
| 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