Import/export HS code 621390: Handkerchiefs of other materials
Handkerchiefs made from fabrics other than cotton, such as linen or blends
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 | 1,316,070 |
| France | 791,342 |
| Italy | 687,986 |
| Germany | 144,282 |
| Switzerland | 66,160 |
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 | 695,108 | 620,962 | -74,146 |
| France | 339,525 | 451,817 | +112,292 |
| Italy | 306,735 | 381,251 | +74,516 |
| Germany | 76,844 | 67,438 | -9,406 |
| Switzerland | 58,144 | 8,016 | -50,128 |
| Viet Nam | 12,429 | 41,217 | +28,788 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 16,068 | 25,965 | +9,897 |
| United States | 10,157 | 26,243 | +16,086 |
| Sweden | 11,555 | 22,535 | +10,980 |
| Thailand | 16,761 | 17,304 | +543 |
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 | 1,508,847 |
| Italy | 886,833 |
| France | 699,253 |
| Viet Nam | 54,588 |
| United Kingdom | 38,996 |
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 | 789,578 | 719,269 | -70,309 |
| Italy | 414,814 | 472,019 | +57,205 |
| France | 314,218 | 385,035 | +70,817 |
| Viet Nam | 13,371 | 41,217 | +27,846 |
| United Kingdom | 8,874 | 30,122 | +21,248 |
| Thailand | 16,761 | 17,304 | +543 |
| United States | 2,751 | 19,525 | +16,774 |
| Turkey | 6,720 | 9,655 | +2,935 |
| India | 7,654 | 0 | -7,654 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 6,733 | +6,733 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 62 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 |
| Inner London - East | 7 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | 43 | 42 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 7 | +6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Kent | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,763,092 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 725,073 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 720,701 |
| Other | 77,784 |
| Road transport | 48,823 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 901,359 | 861,733 | -39,626 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 327,992 | 397,081 | +69,089 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 281,558 | 439,143 | +157,585 |
| Other | 45,272 | 32,512 | -12,760 |
| Road transport | 44,204 | 4,619 | -39,585 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,220,995 |
| Felixstowe | 539,314 |
| Dover | 333,242 |
| East Midlands Airport | 262,740 |
| Eurotunnel | 126,828 |
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 | 663,498 | 557,497 | -106,001 |
| Felixstowe | 247,332 | 291,982 | +44,650 |
| Dover | 140,477 | 192,765 | +52,288 |
| East Midlands Airport | 129,713 | 133,027 | +3,314 |
| Eurotunnel | 51,152 | 75,676 | +24,524 |
| Southampton | 57,584 | 57,114 | -470 |
| London Gateway Port | 14,292 | 98,159 | +83,867 |
| Birmingham Airport | 6,027 | 79,422 | +73,395 |
| 000 | 45,272 | 32,512 | -12,760 |
| London Stansted Airport | 33,736 | 40,350 | +6,614 |
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 | 84 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 27 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 12 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 6 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 20 |
| 2026-03 | 20 |
| 2026-02 | 21 |
| 2026-01 | 19 |
| 2025-12 | 28 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| RANDA ACCESSORIES UK LIMITED | 106 |
| PRIMARK STORES LIMITED | 82 |
| MICHELSONS UK LIMITED | 77 |
| HERMES (G.B.) LIMITED | 49 |
| NEXT RETAIL LIMITED | 40 |
| MARKS AND SPENCER P.L.C. | 38 |
| MARKS AND SPENCER P.L.C. | 38 |
| TML REALISATIONS LIMITED | 36 |
| THE ROBERTO GROUP LIMITED | 34 |
| SLATER MENSWEAR | 33 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 48 |
| 54m+ | 47 |
| 0-1m | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 460,831 |
| United States | 242,838 |
| France | 163,787 |
| Ireland | 110,340 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 81,920 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 104,871 | 355,960 | +251,089 |
| United States | 154,440 | 88,398 | -66,042 |
| France | 77,945 | 85,842 | +7,897 |
| Ireland | 64,392 | 45,948 | -18,444 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,502 | 79,418 | +76,916 |
| Sierra Leone | 53,251 | 0 | -53,251 |
| Germany | 18,551 | 21,908 | +3,357 |
| Japan | 9,146 | 26,511 | +17,365 |
| Poland | 6,427 | 11,624 | +5,197 |
| Czechia | 17,123 | 0 | -17,123 |
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 | 87,477 |
| XI | 7,536 |
| Italy | 2,973 |
| Viet Nam | 20 |
| Germany | 10 |
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 | 47,564 | 39,913 | -7,651 |
| XI | 3,736 | 3,800 | +64 |
| Italy | 1,374 | 1,599 | +225 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 20 | +20 |
| Germany | 10 | 0 | -10 |
| Bangladesh | 7 | 0 | -7 |
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 | 950,154 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 279,029 |
| Other | 99,606 |
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 | 398,576 | 551,578 | +153,002 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 126,123 | 152,906 | +26,783 |
| Other | 53,567 | 46,039 | -7,528 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 695,464 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 193,828 |
| Eurotunnel | 132,589 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 128,669 |
| 000 | 99,606 |
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 | 304,267 | 391,197 | +86,930 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 61,610 | 132,218 | +70,608 |
| Eurotunnel | 65,022 | 67,567 | +2,545 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 43,330 | 85,339 | +42,009 |
| 000 | 53,567 | 46,039 | -7,528 |
| ZLC | 20,128 | 11,742 | -8,386 |
| London Stansted Airport | 12,571 | 16,421 | +3,850 |
| Dover | 9,710 | 0 | -9,710 |
| Holyhead | 4,045 | 0 | -4,045 |
| Portsmouth | 2,511 | 0 | -2,511 |
Quick facts
HS code: 621390
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Handkerchiefs made from fabrics other than cotton, such as linen or blends