Import/export HS code 520524: Medium-fine cotton yarn (single strand)
Single-strand cotton yarn with a thickness between 125 and 192.31 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 147,843 |
| Turkey | 69,899 |
| Portugal | 41,516 |
| France | 31,511 |
| Switzerland | 30,550 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 31,786 | 116,057 | +84,271 |
| Turkey | 58,098 | 11,801 | -46,297 |
| Portugal | 38,108 | 3,408 | -34,700 |
| France | 12,944 | 18,567 | +5,623 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 30,550 | +30,550 |
| Germany | 27,193 | 0 | -27,193 |
| Italy | 7,023 | 14,786 | +7,763 |
| India | 0 | 19,350 | +19,350 |
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 | 152,193 |
| Uzbekistan | 147,843 |
| Germany | 45,760 |
| India | 26,790 |
| Egypt | 14,786 |
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 | 106,434 | 45,759 | -60,675 |
| Uzbekistan | 31,786 | 116,057 | +84,271 |
| Germany | 27,193 | 18,567 | -8,626 |
| India | 7,440 | 19,350 | +11,910 |
| Egypt | 0 | 14,786 | +14,786 |
| Italy | 2,299 | 0 | -2,299 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 0 | 1 | +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) | 345,175 |
| Road transport | 22,847 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,350 |
| Air transport | 2,299 |
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) | 150,006 | 195,169 | +45,163 |
| Road transport | 22,847 | 0 | -22,847 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 19,350 | +19,350 |
| Air transport | 2,299 | 0 | -2,299 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 202,308 |
| Eurotunnel | 54,460 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 30,550 |
| ZLC | 22,847 |
| London | 19,683 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 89,523 | 112,785 | +23,262 |
| Eurotunnel | 51,052 | 3,408 | -47,644 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 30,550 | +30,550 |
| ZLC | 22,847 | 0 | -22,847 |
| London | 9,431 | 10,252 | +821 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 19,350 | +19,350 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 14,786 | +14,786 |
| Harwich | 0 | 14,125 | +14,125 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 9,263 | +9,263 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,299 | 0 | -2,299 |
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 wearing apparel | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-01 | 2 |
| 2024-09 | 1 |
| 2024-06 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| REX H. PERKINS LIMITED | 11 |
| ARISTO FABRICS LIMITED | 6 |
| RAINBOW JERSEY LIMITED | 4 |
| D K GLOVESHEETS LTD | 3 |
| S D C ENTERPRISES LIMITED | 1 |
| PAUL SMITH LIMITED | 1 |
| FABRICS & YARNS (MACCLESFIELD) LTD | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 7,433 |
| Austria | 1,815 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 0 | 7,433 | +7,433 |
| Austria | 1,815 | 0 | -1,815 |
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 | 9,248 |
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 | 1,815 | 7,433 | +5,618 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 9,248 |
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 | 1,815 | 7,433 | +5,618 |
Quick facts
HS code: 520524
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Single-strand cotton yarn with a thickness between 125 and 192.31 decitex