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 | 1,850,844 |
| Belgium | 824,912 |
| India | 208,322 |
| Germany | 124,538 |
| Portugal | 80,000 |
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 | 884,992 | 965,852 | +80,860 |
| Belgium | 534,862 | 290,050 | -244,812 |
| India | 72,686 | 135,636 | +62,950 |
| Germany | 75,619 | 48,919 | -26,700 |
| Portugal | 47,305 | 32,695 | -14,610 |
| Philippines | 0 | 56,644 | +56,644 |
| Spain | 24,102 | 15,652 | -8,450 |
| France | 12,242 | 22,413 | +10,171 |
| Poland | 21,242 | 5,401 | -15,841 |
| Italy | 4,152 | 14,261 | +10,109 |
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 | 2,085,513 |
| Belgium | 580,070 |
| India | 334,275 |
| Germany | 100,277 |
| Greece | 46,005 |
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 | 957,565 | 1,127,948 | +170,383 |
| Belgium | 460,154 | 119,916 | -340,238 |
| India | 105,843 | 228,432 | +122,589 |
| Germany | 37,425 | 62,852 | +25,427 |
| Greece | 46,005 | 0 | -46,005 |
| Spain | 24,102 | 15,652 | -8,450 |
| Portugal | 37,881 | 0 | -37,881 |
| Egypt | 0 | 22,774 | +22,774 |
| Italy | 5,348 | 3,954 | -1,394 |
| France | 2,169 | 3,226 | +1,057 |
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 | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| 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 | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| 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) | 2,174,667 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,077,045 |
| 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) | 991,592 | 1,183,075 | +191,483 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 692,422 | 384,623 | -307,799 |
| 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 | 1,135,518 |
| Southampton | 816,713 |
| Dover | 386,174 |
| London | 310,735 |
| Eurotunnel | 217,179 |
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 | 570,801 | 564,717 | -6,084 |
| Southampton | 341,884 | 474,829 | +132,945 |
| Dover | 309,681 | 76,493 | -233,188 |
| London | 60,012 | 250,723 | +190,711 |
| Eurotunnel | 169,555 | 47,624 | -121,931 |
| London Gateway Port | 48,709 | 116,628 | +67,919 |
| Purfleet | 112,807 | 0 | -112,807 |
| Newhaven | 36,728 | 30,338 | -6,390 |
| Hull | 24,102 | 0 | -24,102 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 8,063 | +8,063 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 10 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
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 | 9 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Lithuania | 1,873,540 |
| 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 | 1,021,005 | 852,535 | -168,470 |
| 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) | 1,873,695 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,706 |
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) | 1,021,160 | 852,535 | -168,625 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,706 | 0 | -20,706 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,177,226 |
| Immingham Docks | 646,894 |
| Dover | 70,281 |
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 | 692,050 | 485,176 | -206,874 |
| Immingham Docks | 279,535 | 367,359 | +87,824 |
| Dover | 70,281 | 0 | -70,281 |
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