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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | 107,723 |
| Italy | 94,858 |
| France | 59,467 |
| Turkey | 19,174 |
| Portugal | 8,845 |
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 | 70,570 | 37,153 | -33,417 |
| Italy | 32,921 | 61,937 | +29,016 |
| France | 36,003 | 23,464 | -12,539 |
| Turkey | 3,540 | 15,634 | +12,094 |
| Portugal | 6,380 | 2,465 | -3,915 |
| Germany | 4,668 | 2,362 | -2,306 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | 107,723 |
| Italy | 92,451 |
| France | 63,109 |
| Turkey | 21,581 |
| India | 4,838 |
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 | 70,570 | 37,153 | -33,417 |
| Italy | 32,921 | 59,530 | +26,609 |
| France | 39,701 | 23,408 | -16,293 |
| Turkey | 3,540 | 18,041 | +14,501 |
| India | 2,373 | 2,465 | +92 |
| Portugal | 4,816 | 0 | -4,816 |
| Romania | 0 | 2,418 | +2,418 |
| Germany | 1,564 | 0 | -1,564 |
| 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 | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 1 | +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) | 149,160 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 124,132 |
| Air transport | 26,178 |
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) | 71,540 | 77,620 | +6,080 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 73,156 | 50,976 | -22,180 |
| Air transport | 11,759 | 14,419 | +2,660 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 107,723 |
| Dover | 104,611 |
| London Gateway Port | 39,216 |
| East Midlands Airport | 15,473 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,937 |
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 | 70,570 | 37,153 | -33,417 |
| Dover | 61,449 | 43,162 | -18,287 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 39,216 | +39,216 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,830 | 8,643 | +1,813 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,472 | 2,465 | -5,007 |
| Birmingham Airport | 4,929 | 2,324 | -2,605 |
| London | 1,629 | 5,349 | +3,720 |
| Newhaven | 2,606 | 0 | -2,606 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 0 | 2,407 | +2,407 |
| Thamesport | 970 | 1,251 | +281 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-05 | 2 |
| 2025-03 | 4 |
| 2024-12 | 1 |
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 | 107,824 |
| Italy | 1,220 |
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 | 70,671 | 37,153 | -33,518 |
| Italy | 1,220 | 0 | -1,220 |
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) | 107,824 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 25,838 |
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) | 70,671 | 37,153 | -33,518 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,220 | 24,618 | +23,398 |
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 | 25,838 |
| London | 9,975 |
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 | 60,696 | 37,153 | -23,543 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,220 | 24,618 | +23,398 |
| London | 9,975 | 0 | -9,975 |
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)