Import/export HS code 520291: Garnetted stock
Recycled cotton fibers processed into garnetted stock, commonly used in stuffing, padding, or low-grade textiles
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 380,908 |
| Belgium | 287,449 |
| Germany | 135,332 |
| Spain | 1,707 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 304,055 | 76,853 | -227,202 |
| Belgium | 138,573 | 148,876 | +10,303 |
| Germany | 133,489 | 1,843 | -131,646 |
| Spain | 0 | 1,707 | +1,707 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 503,235 |
| France | 165,122 |
| Germany | 135,332 |
| Spain | 1,707 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 325,486 | 177,749 | -147,737 |
| France | 117,142 | 47,980 | -69,162 |
| Germany | 133,489 | 1,843 | -131,646 |
| Spain | 0 | 1,707 | +1,707 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 758,005 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 45,627 |
| Air transport | 1,764 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 576,117 | 181,888 | -394,229 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 45,627 | +45,627 |
| Air transport | 0 | 1,764 | +1,764 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 528,641 |
| Dover | 125,451 |
| Eurotunnel | 81,051 |
| London | 26,963 |
| Harwich | 26,563 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 360,059 | 168,582 | -191,477 |
| Dover | 99,396 | 26,055 | -73,341 |
| Eurotunnel | 59,183 | 21,868 | -37,315 |
| London | 17,796 | 9,167 | -8,629 |
| Harwich | 26,563 | 0 | -26,563 |
| Felixstowe | 13,120 | 0 | -13,120 |
| Hull | 0 | 1,843 | +1,843 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 1,764 | +1,764 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of wearing apparel
|
1 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
1 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
1 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-01 | 3 |
| 2024-10 | 2 |
| 2024-08 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LACUS FELT UK LIMITED | 26 |
| BORGERS LIMITED | 19 |
| JOHN COTTON GROUP LIMITED | 17 |
| BRAVESHIRE LIMITED | 9 |
| FENTEX LIMITED | 2 |
| BURBERRY LIMITED | 1 |
| POLYBLEND UK LIMITED | 1 |
| MITCHELL INTERFLEX LIMITED | 1 |
| TILSATEC LIMITED | 1 |
| ANGLO RECYCLING TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 1 |
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 | 11,881 |
| United States | 5,063 |
| France | 3,429 |
| Iceland | 3,340 |
| Netherlands | 3,039 |
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 | 2,530 | 9,351 | +6,821 |
| United States | 3,650 | 1,413 | -2,237 |
| France | 759 | 2,670 | +1,911 |
| Iceland | 3,340 | 0 | -3,340 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 3,039 | +3,039 |
| Greece | 0 | 1,836 | +1,836 |
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) | 17,111 |
| Air transport | 11,442 |
| Other | 35 |
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) | 3,289 | 13,822 | +10,533 |
| Air transport | 6,990 | 4,452 | -2,538 |
| Other | 0 | 35 | +35 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 9,725 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,584 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,265 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,858 |
| Heysham | 1,067 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 1,476 | 8,249 | +6,773 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,650 | 2,934 | -716 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 759 | 4,506 | +3,747 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,340 | 1,518 | -1,822 |
| Heysham | 0 | 1,067 | +1,067 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,054 | 0 | -1,054 |
| 000 | 0 | 35 | +35 |
Quick facts
HS code: 520291
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Recycled cotton fibers processed into garnetted stock, commonly used in stuffing, padding, or low-grade textiles