Import/export HS code 520511: Thick cotton yarn
Cotton yarn with a thickness of 714.29 decitex or more (thickest type)
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 83,206 |
| China | 58,263 |
| Turkey | 26,386 |
| Portugal | 25,084 |
| Pakistan | 23,935 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 43,157 | 40,049 | -3,108 |
| China | 18,767 | 39,496 | +20,729 |
| Turkey | 26,386 | 0 | -26,386 |
| Portugal | 20,786 | 4,298 | -16,488 |
| Pakistan | 23,935 | 0 | -23,935 |
| Italy | 14,919 | 4,862 | -10,057 |
| Netherlands | 1,574 | 0 | -1,574 |
| Poland | 0 | 1,121 | +1,121 |
| Belgium | 1,021 | 0 | -1,021 |
| Czechia | 0 | 915 | +915 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 83,206 |
| China | 58,263 |
| Turkey | 34,379 |
| Pakistan | 32,899 |
| Italy | 18,573 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 43,157 | 40,049 | -3,108 |
| China | 18,767 | 39,496 | +20,729 |
| Turkey | 33,258 | 1,121 | -32,137 |
| Pakistan | 27,393 | 5,506 | -21,887 |
| Italy | 14,919 | 3,654 | -11,265 |
| Uzbekistan | 6,678 | 0 | -6,678 |
| Afghanistan | 3,778 | 0 | -3,778 |
| United States | 1,574 | 0 | -1,574 |
| Morocco | 1,021 | 0 | -1,021 |
| Czechia | 0 | 915 | +915 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Lancashire | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Cumbria | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 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) | 109,133 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 89,875 |
| Air transport | 42,278 |
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) | 70,810 | 38,323 | -32,487 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 73,219 | 16,656 | -56,563 |
| Air transport | 6,516 | 35,762 | +29,246 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 71,059 |
| Belfast Port | 50,321 |
| Dover | 26,487 |
| London Gateway Port | 23,615 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 18,436 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 49,267 | 21,792 | -27,475 |
| Belfast Port | 50,321 | 0 | -50,321 |
| Dover | 16,180 | 10,307 | -5,873 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,052 | 15,563 | +7,511 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 18,436 | +18,436 |
| Southampton | 14,846 | 1,093 | -13,753 |
| 499 | 3,921 | 7,747 | +3,826 |
| London | 3,976 | 4,210 | +234 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 0 | 6,787 | +6,787 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 2,792 | +2,792 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
7 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
2 |
|
Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of wearing apparel
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 1 |
| 2026-02 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 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 | 8 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 12,753 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 5,878 |
| Ireland | 2,952 |
| Turkey | 1,396 |
| Malta | 1,030 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 0 | 12,753 | +12,753 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 5,878 | +5,878 |
| Ireland | 2,952 | 0 | -2,952 |
| Turkey | 0 | 1,396 | +1,396 |
| Malta | 0 | 1,030 | +1,030 |
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) | 13,783 |
| Air transport | 10,226 |
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) | 0 | 13,783 | +13,783 |
| Air transport | 2,952 | 7,274 | +4,322 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,783 |
| ZLC | 8,830 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,396 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 13,783 | +13,783 |
| ZLC | 2,952 | 5,878 | +2,926 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 1,396 | +1,396 |
Quick facts
HS code: 520511
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cotton yarn with a thickness of 714.29 decitex or more (thickest type)