Import/export HS code 630221: Cotton bed linen
Bed linen made from cotton, including sheets, pillowcases, and duvet covers
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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | 119,133,770 |
| Bangladesh | 14,062,242 |
| China | 8,697,002 |
| Germany | 6,223,970 |
| Egypt | 4,423,630 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 67,512,938 | 51,620,832 | -15,892,106 |
| Bangladesh | 6,083,845 | 7,978,397 | +1,894,552 |
| China | 4,552,282 | 4,144,720 | -407,562 |
| Germany | 4,020,657 | 2,203,313 | -1,817,344 |
| Egypt | 1,788,728 | 2,634,902 | +846,174 |
| Turkey | 2,259,435 | 2,025,031 | -234,404 |
| India | 2,192,514 | 1,651,052 | -541,462 |
| France | 795,208 | 537,935 | -257,273 |
| Ireland | 569,960 | 623,266 | +53,306 |
| Sri Lanka | 544,740 | 611,427 | +66,687 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | 126,105,692 |
| Bangladesh | 15,898,241 |
| China | 9,267,797 |
| Turkey | 4,740,915 |
| Egypt | 4,429,710 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 71,454,074 | 54,651,618 | -16,802,456 |
| Bangladesh | 7,138,848 | 8,759,393 | +1,620,545 |
| China | 5,386,265 | 3,881,532 | -1,504,733 |
| Turkey | 2,566,624 | 2,174,291 | -392,333 |
| Egypt | 1,788,728 | 2,640,982 | +852,254 |
| India | 1,649,339 | 1,648,846 | -493 |
| Portugal | 575,452 | 624,223 | +48,771 |
| Italy | 371,706 | 363,022 | -8,684 |
| France | 218,183 | 173,633 | -44,550 |
| Spain | 196,706 | 106,133 | -90,573 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 45 |
| Greater Manchester | 31 |
| Inner London - East | 16 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 12 |
| West Midlands | 11 |
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 | 30 | 35 | +5 |
| Greater Manchester | 23 | 20 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 10 | +5 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 5 | -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) | 145,611,906 |
| Other | 11,588,277 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,628,161 |
| Air transport | 3,221,813 |
| Road transport | 380,624 |
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) | 79,536,493 | 66,075,413 | -13,461,080 |
| Other | 6,701,452 | 4,886,825 | -1,814,627 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,080,122 | 3,548,039 | -532,083 |
| Air transport | 1,978,209 | 1,243,604 | -734,605 |
| Road transport | 128,688 | 251,936 | +123,248 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 55,175,016 |
| Felixstowe | 41,607,366 |
| London Gateway Port | 27,621,719 |
| 000 | 11,588,277 |
| Belfast Port | 8,735,996 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 33,521,041 | 21,653,975 | -11,867,066 |
| Felixstowe | 26,484,430 | 15,122,936 | -11,361,494 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,663,176 | 16,958,543 | +6,295,367 |
| 000 | 6,701,452 | 4,886,825 | -1,814,627 |
| Belfast Port | 4,417,320 | 4,318,676 | -98,644 |
| 499 | 0 | 5,347,606 | +5,347,606 |
| ZLC | 1,819,432 | 1,548,842 | -270,590 |
| London | 2,403,508 | 723,567 | -1,679,941 |
| Hull | 1,160,246 | 652,710 | -507,536 |
| Dover | 749,002 | 845,784 | +96,782 |
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 | 110 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 78 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 13 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 9 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 49 |
| 2025-11 | 54 |
| 2025-10 | 50 |
| 2025-09 | 56 |
| 2025-08 | 49 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 119 |
| JOHN LEWIS PLC | 118 |
| ARGOS LIMITED | 114 |
| NEXT RETAIL LIMITED | 114 |
| MARKS AND SPENCER P.L.C. | 112 |
| MARKS AND SPENCER P.L.C. | 112 |
| TJX UK | 109 |
| MATALAN RETAIL LTD. | 103 |
| ASHLEY WILDE GROUP LIMITED | 101 |
| COMFY QUILTS LIMITED | 100 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 88 |
| 54m+ | 58 |
| 0-1m | 48 |
| 15m-54m | 20 |
| Other | 18 |
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 | 4,348,207 |
| Iceland | 1,786,437 |
| France | 1,056,028 |
| South Korea | 380,459 |
| United States | 274,551 |
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 | 2,404,808 | 1,943,399 | -461,409 |
| Iceland | 39,445 | 1,746,992 | +1,707,547 |
| France | 137,223 | 918,805 | +781,582 |
| South Korea | 374,480 | 5,979 | -368,501 |
| United States | 185,895 | 88,656 | -97,239 |
| United Arab Emirates | 88,494 | 176,031 | +87,537 |
| Germany | 157,311 | 100,304 | -57,007 |
| Netherlands | 122,654 | 87,035 | -35,619 |
| Ukraine | 0 | 184,289 | +184,289 |
| Qatar | 71,789 | 101,452 | +29,663 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | 1,089,014 |
| XI | 399,515 |
| Turkey | 192,847 |
| Bangladesh | 111,322 |
| China | 65,769 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 630,317 | 458,697 | -171,620 |
| XI | 302,881 | 96,634 | -206,247 |
| Turkey | 134,539 | 58,308 | -76,231 |
| Bangladesh | 73,516 | 37,806 | -35,710 |
| China | 37,885 | 27,884 | -10,001 |
| India | 28,854 | 30,551 | +1,697 |
| Ireland | 4,320 | 27,831 | +23,511 |
| Viet Nam | 237 | 218 | -19 |
| Portugal | 118 | 197 | +79 |
| Greece | 0 | 189 | +189 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,893,453 |
| Air transport | 3,724,603 |
| Other | 2,593,207 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 291,633 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,625,146 | 2,268,307 | +643,161 |
| Air transport | 1,252,017 | 2,472,586 | +1,220,569 |
| Other | 1,396,644 | 1,196,563 | -200,081 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 60,377 | 231,256 | +170,879 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 2,593,207 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,579,039 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,893,288 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 941,625 |
| Heysham | 928,454 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 1,396,644 | 1,196,563 | -200,081 |
| East Midlands Airport | 467,871 | 2,111,168 | +1,643,297 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 490,008 | 1,403,280 | +913,272 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 688,258 | 253,367 | -434,891 |
| Heysham | 550,418 | 378,036 | -172,382 |
| Holyhead | 281,124 | 258,112 | -23,012 |
| Liverpool Docks | 220,720 | 161,386 | -59,334 |
| London Gateway Port | 34,568 | 155,725 | +121,157 |
| London Stansted Airport | 77,660 | 46,625 | -31,035 |
| Immingham Docks | 30,272 | 43,734 | +13,462 |
Quick facts
HS code: 630221
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Bed linen made from cotton, including sheets, pillowcases, and duvet covers