Import/export HS code 520532: Medium-thick cotton yarn (single yarn)
Single 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | 1,825,980 |
| Belgium | 944,648 |
| India | 255,740 |
| Germany | 129,581 |
| Portugal | 78,900 |
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 | 810,798 | 1,015,182 | +204,384 |
| Belgium | 519,747 | 424,901 | -94,846 |
| India | 80,628 | 175,112 | +94,484 |
| Germany | 77,556 | 52,025 | -25,531 |
| Portugal | 36,471 | 42,429 | +5,958 |
| Philippines | 56,644 | 0 | -56,644 |
| Egypt | 0 | 53,987 | +53,987 |
| Spain | 24,102 | 15,652 | -8,450 |
| France | 11,733 | 24,946 | +13,213 |
| Italy | 0 | 35,365 | +35,365 |
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 | 2,059,781 |
| India | 595,707 |
| Belgium | 494,059 |
| Germany | 117,338 |
| Egypt | 76,761 |
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 | 936,399 | 1,123,382 | +186,983 |
| India | 136,916 | 458,791 | +321,875 |
| Belgium | 424,751 | 69,308 | -355,443 |
| Germany | 47,942 | 69,396 | +21,454 |
| Egypt | 0 | 76,761 | +76,761 |
| Spain | 24,102 | 15,652 | -8,450 |
| Greece | 34,712 | 2,263 | -32,449 |
| Portugal | 25,396 | 0 | -25,396 |
| Uzbekistan | 0 | 12,886 | +12,886 |
| Italy | 2,271 | 10,392 | +8,121 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Cumbria | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Devon | 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 | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 2,278,717 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,194,242 |
| Air transport | 23,166 |
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) | 981,272 | 1,297,445 | +316,173 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 656,799 | 537,443 | -119,356 |
| Air transport | 1,075 | 22,091 | +21,016 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,192,538 |
| Southampton | 755,813 |
| London | 495,609 |
| Dover | 292,445 |
| London Gateway Port | 256,461 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 461,888 | 730,650 | +268,762 |
| Southampton | 384,545 | 371,268 | -13,277 |
| London | 108,630 | 386,979 | +278,349 |
| Dover | 200,913 | 91,532 | -109,381 |
| London Gateway Port | 104,935 | 151,526 | +46,591 |
| Eurotunnel | 180,042 | 70,866 | -109,176 |
| Purfleet | 112,807 | 0 | -112,807 |
| Newhaven | 50,474 | 9,000 | -41,474 |
| Hull | 24,102 | 0 | -24,102 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 16,721 | +16,721 |
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
|
6 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of wearing apparel
|
2 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 7 |
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| REX H. PERKINS LIMITED | 51 |
| CAMIRA GROUP LTD | 41 |
| WSP TEXTILES LIMITED | 39 |
| LINTON TWEEDS LIMITED | 16 |
| MALCOLM ROSS & SONS LIMITED | 16 |
| HOWORTHS TEXTILES LIMITED | 12 |
| PREMIER TEXTILES LIMITED | 9 |
| KEITH SPICER LIMITED | 8 |
| STEPHEN WALTERS & SONS LIMITED | 7 |
| CAMIRA FABRICS LIMITED | 6 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Lithuania | 2,061,584 |
| Germany | 4,879 |
| France | 1,390 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | 970,215 | 1,091,369 | +121,154 |
| Germany | 4,879 | 0 | -4,879 |
| France | 1,390 | 0 | -1,390 |
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) | 2,067,853 |
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) | 976,484 | 1,091,369 | +114,885 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,205,764 |
| Immingham Docks | 812,982 |
| Dover | 49,107 |
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 | 640,233 | 565,531 | -74,702 |
| Immingham Docks | 287,144 | 525,838 | +238,694 |
| Dover | 49,107 | 0 | -49,107 |
Quick facts
HS code: 520532
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Single cotton yarn with a thickness between 232.56 and 714.29 decitex