Import/export HS code 520522: Medium-thick cotton yarn (single strand)
Single-strand 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 678,878 |
| Poland | 187,895 |
| France | 184,344 |
| India | 127,182 |
| Italy | 68,159 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 445,955 | 232,923 | -213,032 |
| Poland | 95,277 | 92,618 | -2,659 |
| France | 147,230 | 37,114 | -110,116 |
| India | 57,411 | 69,771 | +12,360 |
| Italy | 26,505 | 41,654 | +15,149 |
| Turkey | 29,127 | 34,485 | +5,358 |
| Germany | 7,838 | 0 | -7,838 |
| Sweden | 0 | 6,410 | +6,410 |
| Spain | 0 | 5,250 | +5,250 |
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 | 572,253 |
| India | 262,803 |
| Uzbekistan | 186,106 |
| Portugal | 152,491 |
| Indonesia | 72,924 |
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 | 380,819 | 191,434 | -189,385 |
| India | 160,372 | 102,431 | -57,941 |
| Uzbekistan | 95,355 | 90,751 | -4,604 |
| Portugal | 74,765 | 77,726 | +2,961 |
| Indonesia | 72,924 | 0 | -72,924 |
| Germany | 0 | 34,192 | +34,192 |
| Egypt | 12,024 | 4,829 | -7,195 |
| Italy | 12,204 | 3,902 | -8,302 |
| China | 0 | 8,550 | +8,550 |
| Sweden | 0 | 6,410 | +6,410 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Cumbria | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| West Yorkshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cumbria | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 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) | 1,138,608 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 142,026 |
| Air transport | 37,724 |
| Road transport | 11,210 |
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) | 730,319 | 408,289 | -322,030 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 58,581 | 83,445 | +24,864 |
| Air transport | 17,214 | 20,510 | +3,296 |
| Road transport | 3,229 | 7,981 | +4,752 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 660,593 |
| Dover | 271,346 |
| Newhaven | 117,838 |
| Southampton | 62,835 |
| ZLC | 56,930 |
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 | 468,015 | 192,578 | -275,437 |
| Dover | 121,408 | 149,938 | +28,530 |
| Newhaven | 86,421 | 31,417 | -55,004 |
| Southampton | 22,653 | 40,182 | +17,529 |
| ZLC | 22,445 | 34,485 | +12,040 |
| Felixstowe | 28,115 | 21,605 | -6,510 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 22,420 | 3,485 | -18,935 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,813 | 16,408 | +8,595 |
| London | 10,743 | 9,617 | -1,126 |
| Birmingham Airport | 12,993 | 7,061 | -5,932 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 12 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 2 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 1 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 1 |
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 | 9 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 3,600 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 0 | 3,600 | +3,600 |
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) | 3,600 |
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 | 3,600 | +3,600 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,600 |
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 | 3,600 | +3,600 |
Quick facts
HS code: 520522
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Single-strand cotton yarn with a thickness between 232.56 and 714.29 decitex