Import/export HS code 520419: Various cotton sewing thread
Sewing thread made from cotton but with less than 85% cotton content
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 99,730 |
| China | 73,804 |
| India | 52,160 |
| Belgium | 14,933 |
| Spain | 8,916 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 44,644 | 55,086 | +10,442 |
| China | 42,158 | 31,646 | -10,512 |
| India | 24,198 | 27,962 | +3,764 |
| Belgium | 14,933 | 0 | -14,933 |
| Spain | 0 | 8,916 | +8,916 |
| France | 1,999 | 6,052 | +4,053 |
| United States | 5,088 | 1,353 | -3,735 |
| South Korea | 0 | 3,300 | +3,300 |
| Japan | 1,090 | 2,167 | +1,077 |
| South Africa | 0 | 1,948 | +1,948 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 77,104 |
| India | 52,160 |
| Spain | 16,287 |
| United Kingdom | 8,915 |
| France | 8,051 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 42,158 | 34,946 | -7,212 |
| India | 24,198 | 27,962 | +3,764 |
| Spain | 14,933 | 1,354 | -13,579 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 8,915 | +8,915 |
| France | 1,999 | 6,052 | +4,053 |
| United States | 5,088 | 0 | -5,088 |
| Japan | 1,090 | 2,167 | +1,077 |
| South Africa | 0 | 1,948 | +1,948 |
| Poland | 1,122 | 0 | -1,122 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 Midlands | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 114,162 |
| Other | 99,730 |
| Air transport | 57,439 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,331 |
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) | 70,191 | 43,971 | -26,220 |
| Other | 44,644 | 55,086 | +10,442 |
| Air transport | 18,066 | 39,373 | +21,307 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,331 | 0 | -2,331 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 99,730 |
| Felixstowe | 47,174 |
| Southampton | 28,948 |
| London Gateway Port | 21,809 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,478 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 44,644 | 55,086 | +10,442 |
| Felixstowe | 32,648 | 14,526 | -18,122 |
| Southampton | 21,317 | 7,631 | -13,686 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,624 | 18,185 | +14,561 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,693 | 15,785 | +14,092 |
| 499 | 5,843 | 10,703 | +4,860 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,952 | 10,838 | +6,886 |
| Killingholme | 7,556 | 0 | -7,556 |
| Hull | 7,377 | 0 | -7,377 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,649 | 1,353 | -1,296 |
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 | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 2 |
| Air transport | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 15m-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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 117,186 |
| Ireland | 30,068 |
| Lithuania | 16,899 |
| Brazil | 15,908 |
| United States | 15,490 |
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 Arab Emirates | 16,348 | 100,838 | +84,490 |
| Ireland | 13,334 | 16,734 | +3,400 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 16,899 | +16,899 |
| Brazil | 0 | 15,908 | +15,908 |
| United States | 7,996 | 7,494 | -502 |
| Canada | 0 | 7,825 | +7,825 |
| Greece | 6,760 | 0 | -6,760 |
| Norway | 6,739 | 0 | -6,739 |
| Bangladesh | 2,533 | 3,858 | +1,325 |
| Denmark | 6,265 | 0 | -6,265 |
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 | 208,801 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 53,624 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,288 |
| Other | 257 |
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 | 59,935 | 148,866 | +88,931 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 23,839 | 29,785 | +5,946 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,300 | 8,988 | +1,688 |
| Other | 109 | 148 | +39 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 119,934 |
| East Midlands Airport | 47,398 |
| Dover | 31,839 |
| London Stansted Airport | 31,631 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,062 |
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 | 11,602 | 108,332 | +96,730 |
| East Midlands Airport | 24,974 | 22,424 | -2,550 |
| Dover | 27,541 | 4,298 | -23,243 |
| London Stansted Airport | 15,723 | 15,908 | +185 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 18,062 | +18,062 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,121 | 8,588 | +6,467 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 7,825 | +7,825 |
| ZLC | 5,196 | 2,202 | -2,994 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,440 | 0 | -2,440 |
| Southampton | 1,477 | 0 | -1,477 |
Quick facts
HS code: 520419
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sewing thread made from cotton but with less than 85% cotton content