Wirral women’s fashion manufacturer and distributor Jolanka – which also has operations in Sri Lanka – reports fall in revenues to £16.2m but a rise in pre-tax profits. Tony McDonough reports

Wirral women’s fashion manufacturer and distributor Jolanka says it is looking to expand its UK operations amid a “positive year” for sales and profits.

Based in Rock Ferry, where it has its administrative headquarters and distribution hub, Jolanka (UK) produces ready-made ladieswear and fashion apparel to major global fashion brands, high-street retailers, and wholesale markets in the UK and Europe.

A separate Jolanka entity based in Sri Lanka employs around 2,500 people at four factories making the products. These are then shipped to the UK where they are distributed from the Wirral base.

Jolanka (UK), whose principal shareholders are Joseph Amirthalingam and Katie Amirthalingam, has filed its accounts for the 12 months to October 31, 2025, on Companies House.

They reveal a slight dip in revenues, to £16.2m from £16.6m in the previous year, but an almost 30% rise in pre-tax profits to £447,944. Net assets increased from £3.8m to £4.1m over the 12-month period.

In Sri Lanka, Jolanka’s 30 production lines have a capacity to produce 800,000 products each month and the company boasts a turnaround of 10m hanging garments a year.

Writing in the annual report, Joseph Amirthalingam said: “The company has had a positive year… the gross profit margin has increased by 1.3% in 2025 compared to 2024 compare due to a reduction in freight costs.”

He added: “The year has been positive from a sales and profit perspective compared to the previous year during what continues to be challenging circumstances for the retail sector.

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“There is still ongoing volatility within the exchange rate movements and other global issues affecting both selling and purchasing prices.

“The business has performed well while it has not exceeded the expectations at the commencement of the year, coming 12 months are anticipated to be a marked improvement.”