Import/export HS code 520542: Medium-thick cotton yarn (single yarn, alternate)
Single cotton yarn with a thickness between 232.56 and 714.29 decitex (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 | 1,193,500 |
| Portugal | 293,813 |
| France | 267,170 |
| Czechia | 198,445 |
| Germany | 170,368 |
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 | 609,819 | 583,681 | -26,138 |
| Portugal | 164,949 | 128,864 | -36,085 |
| France | 130,721 | 136,449 | +5,728 |
| Czechia | 127,859 | 70,586 | -57,273 |
| Germany | 85,357 | 85,011 | -346 |
| India | 54,216 | 12,838 | -41,378 |
| Turkey | 27,809 | 39,184 | +11,375 |
| Pakistan | 31,923 | 5,133 | -26,790 |
| China | 14,031 | 8,195 | -5,836 |
| Thailand | 11,065 | 10,264 | -801 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 679,932 |
| Germany | 341,319 |
| Italy | 301,198 |
| Portugal | 267,566 |
| Egypt | 259,114 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 322,149 | 357,783 | +35,634 |
| Germany | 168,923 | 172,396 | +3,473 |
| Italy | 121,173 | 180,025 | +58,852 |
| Portugal | 155,696 | 111,870 | -43,826 |
| Egypt | 165,544 | 93,570 | -71,974 |
| Czechia | 127,859 | 64,467 | -63,392 |
| India | 115,191 | 65,320 | -49,871 |
| Pakistan | 53,923 | 15,643 | -38,280 |
| Greece | 1,149 | 22,835 | +21,686 |
| Thailand | 11,065 | 10,264 | -801 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Lancashire | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Southern Scotland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cumbria | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,652,485 |
| Air transport | 461,877 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 226,158 |
| Road transport | 25,394 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 829,838 | 822,647 | -7,191 |
| Air transport | 268,639 | 193,238 | -75,401 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 139,845 | 86,313 | -53,532 |
| Road transport | 25,394 | 0 | -25,394 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 647,121 |
| Eurotunnel | 503,494 |
| Middlesbrough | 240,433 |
| Birmingham Airport | 230,588 |
| Newhaven | 180,310 |
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 | 272,965 | 374,156 | +101,191 |
| Eurotunnel | 279,049 | 224,445 | -54,604 |
| Middlesbrough | 164,462 | 75,971 | -88,491 |
| Birmingham Airport | 153,357 | 77,231 | -76,126 |
| Newhaven | 98,956 | 81,354 | -17,602 |
| East Midlands Airport | 48,776 | 92,327 | +43,551 |
| London Gateway Port | 79,502 | 47,783 | -31,719 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 40,139 | 14,217 | -25,922 |
| ZLC | 27,809 | 22,920 | -4,889 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,442 | 42,239 | +36,797 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
16 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
12 |
|
Manufacture of wearing apparel
|
9 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
6 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 7 |
| 2026-04 | 14 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LINTON TWEEDS LIMITED | 51 |
| BURBERRY LIMITED | 41 |
| S. DAWES WEAVING LIMITED | 40 |
| ABRAHAM MOON & SONS LIMITED | 29 |
| E & M MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 28 |
| JOHN SPENCER (TEXTILES) LIMITED | 26 |
| INFUSION GB LIMITED | 26 |
| KALLO FOODS LIMITED | 25 |
| ARISTO FABRICS LIMITED | 24 |
| REX H. PERKINS LIMITED | 20 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 143,146 |
| Ireland | 3,642 |
| Norway | 2,835 |
| Portugal | 2,405 |
| Italy | 2,399 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 49,559 | 93,587 | +44,028 |
| Ireland | 3,642 | 0 | -3,642 |
| Norway | 2,835 | 0 | -2,835 |
| Portugal | 0 | 2,405 | +2,405 |
| Italy | 0 | 2,399 | +2,399 |
| Germany | 2,042 | 0 | -2,042 |
| India | 1,909 | 0 | -1,909 |
| Lithuania | 1,870 | 0 | -1,870 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 148,928 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,320 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 52,942 | 95,986 | +43,044 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,915 | 2,405 | -6,510 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 135,475 |
| East Midlands Airport | 13,453 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,317 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,835 |
| Holyhead | 2,168 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 51,468 | 84,007 | +32,539 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,474 | 11,979 | +10,505 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,912 | 2,405 | -1,507 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,835 | 0 | -2,835 |
| Holyhead | 2,168 | 0 | -2,168 |
Quick facts
HS code: 520542
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Single cotton yarn with a thickness between 232.56 and 714.29 decitex (alternate category)