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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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 425,405 |
| France | 383,876 |
| Germany | 253,858 |
| Netherlands | 7,203 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 305,184 | 120,221 | -184,963 |
| France | 192,182 | 191,694 | -488 |
| Germany | 252,015 | 1,843 | -250,172 |
| Netherlands | 7,203 | 0 | -7,203 |
| 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 | 641,191 |
| Germany | 253,858 |
| France | 175,293 |
| 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 | 380,536 | 260,655 | -119,881 |
| Germany | 252,015 | 1,843 | -250,172 |
| France | 124,033 | 51,260 | -72,773 |
| 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 |
| Merseyside | 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 |
| Merseyside | 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) | 965,149 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 106,900 |
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) | 685,987 | 279,162 | -406,825 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 70,597 | 36,303 | -34,294 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 717,196 |
| Dover | 167,256 |
| Eurotunnel | 119,108 |
| 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 | 474,637 | 242,559 | -232,078 |
| Dover | 141,228 | 26,028 | -115,200 |
| Eurotunnel | 92,169 | 26,939 | -65,230 |
| London | 8,867 | 18,096 | +9,229 |
| Harwich | 26,563 | 0 | -26,563 |
| Felixstowe | 13,120 | 0 | -13,120 |
| Hull | 0 | 1,843 | +1,843 |
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 rubber and plastic products | 1 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
| Retail 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 |
| 2024-06 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 6,509 |
| United States | 5,063 |
| Iceland | 3,340 |
| Netherlands | 3,039 |
| France | 2,010 |
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 | 1,992 | 4,517 | +2,525 |
| United States | 3,650 | 1,413 | -2,237 |
| Iceland | 3,340 | 0 | -3,340 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 3,039 | +3,039 |
| France | 1,254 | 756 | -498 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 12,693 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,069 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 8,241 | 4,452 | -3,789 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,995 | 7,074 | +5,079 |
| Other | 0 | 35 | +35 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 7,835 |
| Holyhead | 5,420 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,858 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,595 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,054 |
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 | 4,901 | 2,934 | -1,967 |
| Holyhead | 938 | 4,482 | +3,544 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,340 | 1,518 | -1,822 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3 | 2,592 | +2,589 |
| 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