Import/export HS code 630251: Cotton kitchen linen
Kitchen linen made from cotton, including dish towels and oven mitts
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 14,012,250 |
| Pakistan | 6,159,063 |
| China | 4,031,954 |
| Italy | 2,485,281 |
| Croatia | 1,642,614 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 6,411,909 | 7,600,341 | +1,188,432 |
| Pakistan | 2,829,775 | 3,329,288 | +499,513 |
| China | 1,996,405 | 2,035,549 | +39,144 |
| Italy | 666,383 | 1,818,898 | +1,152,515 |
| Croatia | 827,227 | 815,387 | -11,840 |
| Spain | 699,724 | 776,130 | +76,406 |
| Portugal | 355,461 | 362,898 | +7,437 |
| France | 458,870 | 248,323 | -210,547 |
| Turkey | 52,389 | 443,082 | +390,693 |
| Egypt | 162,071 | 293,021 | +130,950 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 14,516,648 |
| Pakistan | 6,198,886 |
| China | 4,477,400 |
| Italy | 2,331,107 |
| Croatia | 1,799,328 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 6,530,950 | 7,985,698 | +1,454,748 |
| Pakistan | 2,865,706 | 3,333,180 | +467,474 |
| China | 2,310,120 | 2,167,280 | -142,840 |
| Italy | 657,503 | 1,673,604 | +1,016,101 |
| Croatia | 951,661 | 847,667 | -103,994 |
| Spain | 728,587 | 775,062 | +46,475 |
| Portugal | 351,228 | 370,472 | +19,244 |
| Turkey | 145,524 | 559,658 | +414,134 |
| Egypt | 163,168 | 297,181 | +134,013 |
| France | 231,059 | 163,320 | -67,739 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 71 |
| Inner London - East | 24 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 22 |
| Greater Manchester | 18 |
| Outer London - South | 14 |
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 | 48 | 53 | +5 |
| Inner London - East | 19 | 17 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 18 | 12 | -6 |
| Greater Manchester | 14 | 12 | -2 |
| Outer London - South | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 12 | +8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 6 | +2 |
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) | 24,502,055 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,081,525 |
| Air transport | 2,661,563 |
| Other | 1,880,510 |
| Road transport | 140,670 |
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) | 10,593,090 | 13,908,965 | +3,315,875 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,582,694 | 2,498,831 | -83,863 |
| Air transport | 1,101,660 | 1,559,903 | +458,243 |
| Other | 1,211,653 | 668,857 | -542,796 |
| Road transport | 33,923 | 106,747 | +72,824 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 9,702,366 |
| Felixstowe | 6,434,879 |
| Southampton | 4,577,279 |
| Dover | 2,550,667 |
| 000 | 1,880,510 |
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 Gateway Port | 4,170,558 | 5,531,808 | +1,361,250 |
| Felixstowe | 3,806,289 | 2,628,590 | -1,177,699 |
| Southampton | 2,137,074 | 2,440,205 | +303,131 |
| Dover | 1,108,733 | 1,441,934 | +333,201 |
| 000 | 1,211,653 | 668,857 | -542,796 |
| 499 | 12,187 | 1,777,277 | +1,765,090 |
| Thamesport | 308,509 | 1,121,433 | +812,924 |
| London | 643,086 | 573,338 | -69,748 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 491,475 | 484,377 | -7,098 |
| Eurotunnel | 418,241 | 396,265 | -21,976 |
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 | 130 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 85 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 19 |
| Accommodation | 18 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 17 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 69 |
| 2026-03 | 62 |
| 2026-02 | 73 |
| 2026-01 | 67 |
| 2025-12 | 63 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JOHN LEWIS PLC | 121 |
| SOPHIE ALLPORT LIMITED | 118 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 107 |
| MARKS AND SPENCER P.L.C. | 99 |
| MARKS AND SPENCER P.L.C. | 99 |
| TJX UK | 97 |
| TONROSE LIMITED | 97 |
| SUSIE WATSON DESIGNS LTD | 96 |
| NEXT RETAIL LIMITED | 95 |
| JOHN HORSFALL & SONS LIMITED | 88 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 104 |
| 54m+ | 79 |
| 0-1m | 65 |
| Other | 57 |
| 15m-54m | 30 |
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 | 1,113,058 |
| Ireland | 942,380 |
| United Arab Emirates | 722,020 |
| France | 453,785 |
| Netherlands | 407,500 |
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 | 541,500 | 571,558 | +30,058 |
| Ireland | 465,854 | 476,526 | +10,672 |
| United Arab Emirates | 574,721 | 147,299 | -427,422 |
| France | 388,298 | 65,487 | -322,811 |
| Netherlands | 120,897 | 286,603 | +165,706 |
| Saudi Arabia | 217,712 | 123,614 | -94,098 |
| Qatar | 14,450 | 231,283 | +216,833 |
| Italy | 103,181 | 110,253 | +7,072 |
| Iceland | 14,501 | 160,257 | +145,756 |
| Germany | 24,182 | 106,331 | +82,149 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 124,591 |
| Pakistan | 52,242 |
| China | 24,785 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 574 |
| Czechia | 432 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 77,348 | 47,243 | -30,105 |
| Pakistan | 7,748 | 44,494 | +36,746 |
| China | 3,043 | 21,742 | +18,699 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 574 | +574 |
| Czechia | 432 | 0 | -432 |
| Portugal | 0 | 394 | +394 |
| Bangladesh | 233 | 0 | -233 |
| XI | 14 | 189 | +175 |
| Netherlands | 4 | 0 | -4 |
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 | 2,901,157 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,113,708 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 367,228 |
| Other | 224,724 |
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 | 1,612,403 | 1,288,754 | -323,649 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,098,759 | 1,014,949 | -83,810 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 91,875 | 275,353 | +183,478 |
| Other | 93,172 | 131,552 | +38,380 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,347,765 |
| East Midlands Airport | 890,169 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 731,436 |
| Manchester Airport | 491,108 |
| Holyhead | 423,413 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 667,721 | 680,044 | +12,323 |
| East Midlands Airport | 441,827 | 448,342 | +6,515 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 526,317 | 205,119 | -321,198 |
| Manchester Airport | 446,616 | 44,492 | -402,124 |
| Holyhead | 202,071 | 221,342 | +19,271 |
| Dover | 54,116 | 359,557 | +305,441 |
| 000 | 93,172 | 131,552 | +38,380 |
| Southampton | 10,592 | 212,225 | +201,633 |
| Heysham | 63,177 | 94,817 | +31,640 |
| Liverpool Docks | 101,714 | 51,730 | -49,984 |
Quick facts
HS code: 630251
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Kitchen linen made from cotton, including dish towels and oven mitts