Import/export HS code 520531: Thick cotton yarn (single yarn)
Single cotton yarn with a thickness of 714.29 decitex or more
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | 1,104,230 |
| Spain | 413,412 |
| Italy | 105,462 |
| Turkey | 48,853 |
| Brazil | 47,264 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 663,192 | 441,038 | -222,154 |
| Spain | 124,669 | 288,743 | +164,074 |
| Italy | 98,859 | 6,603 | -92,256 |
| Turkey | 44,523 | 4,330 | -40,193 |
| Brazil | 12,227 | 35,037 | +22,810 |
| India | 24,666 | 13,109 | -11,557 |
| Poland | 2,325 | 1,830 | -495 |
| United States | 0 | 3,267 | +3,267 |
| France | 1,418 | 0 | -1,418 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | 1,104,230 |
| Spain | 406,375 |
| Italy | 112,499 |
| Turkey | 48,853 |
| Brazil | 47,264 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 663,192 | 441,038 | -222,154 |
| Spain | 124,669 | 281,706 | +157,037 |
| Italy | 98,859 | 13,640 | -85,219 |
| Turkey | 44,523 | 4,330 | -40,193 |
| Brazil | 12,227 | 35,037 | +22,810 |
| India | 26,991 | 13,109 | -13,882 |
| United States | 0 | 3,267 | +3,267 |
| Uzbekistan | 0 | 1,830 | +1,830 |
| France | 1,418 | 0 | -1,418 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Lancashire | 3 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 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) | 1,215,083 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 473,575 |
| Air transport | 71,720 |
| Road transport | 5,458 |
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) | 719,296 | 495,787 | -223,509 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 190,039 | 283,536 | +93,497 |
| Air transport | 61,416 | 10,304 | -51,112 |
| Road transport | 1,128 | 4,330 | +3,202 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 791,072 |
| London Gateway Port | 340,970 |
| Dover | 187,514 |
| Eurotunnel | 184,460 |
| Felixstowe | 102,044 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 435,159 | 355,913 | -79,246 |
| London Gateway Port | 237,420 | 103,550 | -133,870 |
| Dover | 86,443 | 101,071 | +14,628 |
| Eurotunnel | 39,261 | 145,199 | +105,938 |
| Felixstowe | 68,061 | 33,983 | -34,078 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 46,944 | 7,037 | -39,907 |
| Immingham Docks | 40,666 | 0 | -40,666 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 24,723 | +24,723 |
| Newhaven | 0 | 12,543 | +12,543 |
| Birmingham Airport | 11,632 | 0 | -11,632 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 9 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 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 | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 20,398 |
| France | 6,189 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 20,398 | 0 | -20,398 |
| France | 0 | 6,189 | +6,189 |
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) | 26,587 |
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) | 20,398 | 6,189 | -14,209 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 26,587 |
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 | 20,398 | 6,189 | -14,209 |
Quick facts
HS code: 520531
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Single cotton yarn with a thickness of 714.29 decitex or more