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 | 1,772,181 |
| Belgium | 884,020 |
| India | 266,688 |
| Germany | 129,439 |
| Portugal | 79,418 |
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 | 817,409 | 954,772 | +137,363 |
| Belgium | 499,459 | 384,561 | -114,898 |
| India | 91,576 | 175,112 | +83,536 |
| Germany | 82,164 | 47,275 | -34,889 |
| Portugal | 41,202 | 38,216 | -2,986 |
| Philippines | 56,644 | 0 | -56,644 |
| Egypt | 0 | 53,987 | +53,987 |
| Spain | 24,102 | 15,652 | -8,450 |
| Italy | 0 | 35,365 | +35,365 |
| France | 10,658 | 22,889 | +12,231 |
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 | 2,004,387 |
| India | 559,249 |
| Belgium | 479,734 |
| Germany | 111,590 |
| 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 | 943,010 | 1,061,377 | +118,367 |
| India | 126,376 | 432,873 | +306,497 |
| Belgium | 424,751 | 54,983 | -369,768 |
| Germany | 46,944 | 64,646 | +17,702 |
| Egypt | 0 | 76,761 | +76,761 |
| Greece | 40,318 | 2,263 | -38,055 |
| Spain | 24,102 | 15,652 | -8,450 |
| Portugal | 27,511 | 0 | -27,511 |
| Uzbekistan | 0 | 12,886 | +12,886 |
| Italy | 1,196 | 11,467 | +10,271 |
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 | 0 | -1 |
| 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) | 2,232,693 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,134,031 |
| 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) | 1,003,352 | 1,229,341 | +225,989 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 640,129 | 493,902 | -146,227 |
| Air transport | 0 | 23,166 | +23,166 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,208,003 |
| Southampton | 719,540 |
| London | 449,306 |
| Dover | 294,919 |
| Eurotunnel | 234,988 |
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 | 469,112 | 738,891 | +269,779 |
| Southampton | 394,880 | 324,660 | -70,220 |
| London | 108,630 | 340,676 | +232,046 |
| Dover | 206,937 | 87,982 | -118,955 |
| Eurotunnel | 180,042 | 54,946 | -125,096 |
| London Gateway Port | 104,935 | 126,351 | +21,416 |
| Purfleet | 112,807 | 0 | -112,807 |
| Newhaven | 32,301 | 26,670 | -5,631 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| REX H. PERKINS LIMITED | 50 |
| CAMIRA GROUP LTD | 40 |
| WSP TEXTILES LIMITED | 38 |
| LINTON TWEEDS LIMITED | 15 |
| MALCOLM ROSS & SONS LIMITED | 15 |
| HOWORTHS TEXTILES LIMITED | 12 |
| PREMIER TEXTILES LIMITED | 9 |
| KEITH SPICER LIMITED | 8 |
| STEPHEN WALTERS & SONS LIMITED | 7 |
| CAMIRA FABRICS LIMITED | 5 |
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 | 2,038,754 |
| Germany | 19,471 |
| 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 | 981,134 | 1,057,620 | +76,486 |
| Germany | 19,471 | 0 | -19,471 |
| 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) | 2,059,615 |
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) | 1,001,995 | 1,057,620 | +55,625 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,213,419 |
| Immingham Docks | 797,089 |
| 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 | 665,050 | 548,369 | -116,681 |
| Immingham Docks | 287,838 | 509,251 | +221,413 |
| 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