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 | 948,826 |
| Spain | 414,416 |
| Turkey | 48,853 |
| Brazil | 47,264 |
| India | 21,868 |
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 | 557,357 | 391,469 | -165,888 |
| Spain | 159,888 | 254,528 | +94,640 |
| Turkey | 46,733 | 2,120 | -44,613 |
| Brazil | 46,001 | 1,263 | -44,738 |
| India | 8,759 | 13,109 | +4,350 |
| Italy | 11,225 | 7,742 | -3,483 |
| Poland | 2,325 | 1,830 | -495 |
| United States | 0 | 3,267 | +3,267 |
| China | 0 | 1,680 | +1,680 |
| 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 | 948,826 |
| Spain | 407,379 |
| Turkey | 48,853 |
| Brazil | 47,264 |
| Italy | 26,004 |
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 | 557,357 | 391,469 | -165,888 |
| Spain | 159,888 | 247,491 | +87,603 |
| Turkey | 46,733 | 2,120 | -44,613 |
| Brazil | 46,001 | 1,263 | -44,738 |
| Italy | 11,225 | 14,779 | +3,554 |
| India | 11,084 | 13,109 | +2,025 |
| United States | 0 | 3,267 | +3,267 |
| Uzbekistan | 0 | 1,830 | +1,830 |
| China | 0 | 1,680 | +1,680 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Lancashire | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| 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) | 1,046,591 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 433,913 |
| Air transport | 24,752 |
| 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) | 631,328 | 415,263 | -216,065 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 184,592 | 249,321 | +64,729 |
| Air transport | 14,448 | 10,304 | -4,144 |
| Road transport | 3,338 | 2,120 | -1,218 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 717,675 |
| London Gateway Port | 258,963 |
| Eurotunnel | 189,135 |
| Dover | 180,424 |
| Felixstowe | 87,817 |
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 | 374,102 | 343,573 | -30,529 |
| London Gateway Port | 226,416 | 32,547 | -193,869 |
| Eurotunnel | 81,570 | 107,565 | +25,995 |
| Dover | 79,353 | 101,071 | +21,718 |
| Felixstowe | 52,154 | 35,663 | -16,491 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 24,723 | +24,723 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 10,190 | 7,037 | -3,153 |
| Newhaven | 0 | 12,543 | +12,543 |
| ZLC | 3,338 | 2,120 | -1,218 |
| London | 0 | 4,682 | +4,682 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 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 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | 11,263 |
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 | 11,263 | +11,263 |
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) | 31,661 |
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 | 11,263 | -9,135 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 31,661 |
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 | 11,263 | -9,135 |
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