Import/export HS code 520512: Medium-thick cotton yarn
Cotton yarn with a thickness between 232.56 and 714.29 decitex
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 600,563 |
| Germany | 563,093 |
| Belgium | 470,049 |
| India | 352,131 |
| France | 151,248 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 244,712 | 355,851 | +111,139 |
| Germany | 390,544 | 172,549 | -217,995 |
| Belgium | 430,128 | 39,921 | -390,207 |
| India | 237,595 | 114,536 | -123,059 |
| France | 64,580 | 86,668 | +22,088 |
| Italy | 67,706 | 21,073 | -46,633 |
| Pakistan | 76,353 | 6,296 | -70,057 |
| Portugal | 57,825 | 13,207 | -44,618 |
| Spain | 7,811 | 29,411 | +21,600 |
| Egypt | 28,856 | 0 | -28,856 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 1,025,287 |
| Germany | 435,641 |
| Belgium | 362,539 |
| India | 256,199 |
| Viet Nam | 107,510 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 492,477 | 532,810 | +40,333 |
| Germany | 348,973 | 86,668 | -262,305 |
| Belgium | 322,618 | 39,921 | -282,697 |
| India | 140,007 | 116,192 | -23,815 |
| Viet Nam | 107,510 | 0 | -107,510 |
| Pakistan | 84,702 | 11,828 | -72,874 |
| Italy | 43,719 | 4,033 | -39,686 |
| Spain | 7,811 | 29,411 | +21,600 |
| Egypt | 28,856 | 0 | -28,856 |
| Portugal | 5,450 | 0 | -5,450 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Lancashire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
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 | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Central Scotland | 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) | 1,356,014 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,039,795 |
| Other | 41,027 |
| Air transport | 6,876 |
| Road transport | 2,936 |
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) | 1,006,926 | 349,088 | -657,838 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 566,411 | 473,384 | -93,027 |
| Other | 23,987 | 17,040 | -6,947 |
| Air transport | 6,876 | 0 | -6,876 |
| Road transport | 2,936 | 0 | -2,936 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 715,366 |
| Immingham Docks | 475,777 |
| Killingholme | 455,360 |
| Dover | 235,925 |
| Felixstowe | 175,663 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 343,076 | 372,290 | +29,214 |
| Immingham Docks | 435,856 | 39,921 | -395,935 |
| Killingholme | 221,383 | 233,977 | +12,594 |
| Dover | 203,353 | 32,572 | -170,781 |
| Felixstowe | 114,254 | 61,409 | -52,845 |
| Eurotunnel | 125,795 | 15,647 | -110,148 |
| Southampton | 76,353 | 39,685 | -36,668 |
| 000 | 23,987 | 17,040 | -6,947 |
| London | 4,965 | 26,971 | +22,006 |
| London Gateway Port | 29,882 | 0 | -29,882 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 6 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-04 | 2 |
| 2025-02 | 1 |
| 2025-01 | 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 | 10 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | 46,817 |
| Germany | 30,795 |
| India | 960 |
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 | 46,817 | 0 | -46,817 |
| Germany | 28,705 | 2,090 | -26,615 |
| India | 0 | 960 | +960 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 46,604 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 46,604 | 0 | -46,604 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 46,817 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 28,705 |
| Air transport | 3,050 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 46,817 | 0 | -46,817 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 28,705 | 0 | -28,705 |
| Air transport | 0 | 3,050 | +3,050 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 46,817 |
| Immingham Docks | 28,705 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,050 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 46,817 | 0 | -46,817 |
| Immingham Docks | 28,705 | 0 | -28,705 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 3,050 | +3,050 |
Quick facts
HS code: 520512
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cotton yarn with a thickness between 232.56 and 714.29 decitex