Import/export HS code 520541: Thick cotton yarn (single yarn, alternate)
Single cotton yarn with a thickness of 714.29 decitex or more (alternate category)
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 107,132 |
| Pakistan | 101,345 |
| France | 57,749 |
| Turkey | 19,174 |
| Germany | 7,106 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 38,521 | 68,611 | +30,090 |
| Pakistan | 71,909 | 29,436 | -42,473 |
| France | 41,825 | 15,924 | -25,901 |
| Turkey | 15,794 | 3,380 | -12,414 |
| Germany | 970 | 6,136 | +5,166 |
| Portugal | 2,210 | 2,465 | +255 |
| Poland | 2,373 | 0 | -2,373 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 104,725 |
| Pakistan | 101,345 |
| France | 54,133 |
| Turkey | 21,581 |
| Romania | 9,752 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 36,114 | 68,611 | +32,497 |
| Pakistan | 71,909 | 29,436 | -42,473 |
| France | 39,407 | 14,726 | -24,681 |
| Turkey | 18,201 | 3,380 | -14,821 |
| Romania | 2,418 | 7,334 | +4,916 |
| India | 2,373 | 2,465 | +92 |
| Portugal | 2,210 | 0 | -2,210 |
| Brazil | 970 | 0 | -970 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cumbria | 1 |
| Essex | 1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cumbria | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 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) | 149,015 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 130,099 |
| Air transport | 20,440 |
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) | 74,130 | 74,885 | +755 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 88,091 | 42,008 | -46,083 |
| Air transport | 11,381 | 9,059 | -2,322 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 110,223 |
| London Gateway Port | 74,885 |
| Felixstowe | 71,909 |
| London | 13,684 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,641 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 81,289 | 28,934 | -52,355 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 74,885 | +74,885 |
| Felixstowe | 71,909 | 0 | -71,909 |
| London | 4,592 | 9,092 | +4,500 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,952 | 6,689 | +3,737 |
| Birmingham Airport | 4,977 | 2,370 | -2,607 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,210 | 3,982 | +1,772 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 2,407 | 0 | -2,407 |
| Thamesport | 2,221 | 0 | -2,221 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,045 | 0 | -1,045 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
5 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
2 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
2 |
|
Creative, arts and entertainment activities
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 1 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 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 | 5 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Nigeria | 97,849 |
| Italy | 1,220 |
| France | 925 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 97,849 | 0 | -97,849 |
| Italy | 1,220 | 0 | -1,220 |
| France | 0 | 925 | +925 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 97,849 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 29,535 |
| Air transport | 925 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 97,849 | 0 | -97,849 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,353 | 26,182 | +22,829 |
| Air transport | 0 | 925 | +925 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 97,849 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 29,535 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 925 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 97,849 | 0 | -97,849 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,353 | 26,182 | +22,829 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 925 | +925 |
Quick facts
HS code: 520541
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Single cotton yarn with a thickness of 714.29 decitex or more (alternate category)