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 | 1,184,237 |
| France | 312,970 |
| Portugal | 307,389 |
| Czechia | 237,397 |
| Germany | 190,311 |
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 | 508,174 | 676,063 | +167,889 |
| France | 173,859 | 139,111 | -34,748 |
| Portugal | 162,118 | 145,271 | -16,847 |
| Czechia | 158,121 | 79,276 | -78,845 |
| Germany | 94,985 | 95,326 | +341 |
| India | 54,216 | 12,838 | -41,378 |
| Turkey | 6,681 | 60,312 | +53,631 |
| Pakistan | 12,259 | 24,797 | +12,538 |
| China | 14,031 | 8,195 | -5,836 |
| Thailand | 1,235 | 20,094 | +18,859 |
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 | 741,611 |
| Germany | 386,393 |
| Italy | 300,109 |
| Portugal | 274,385 |
| Czechia | 231,278 |
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 | 288,203 | 453,408 | +165,205 |
| Germany | 203,682 | 182,711 | -20,971 |
| Italy | 92,043 | 208,066 | +116,023 |
| Portugal | 144,944 | 129,441 | -15,503 |
| Czechia | 158,121 | 73,157 | -84,964 |
| Egypt | 127,605 | 72,438 | -55,167 |
| India | 120,757 | 68,834 | -51,923 |
| Pakistan | 32,863 | 36,703 | +3,840 |
| Greece | 1,149 | 22,835 | +21,686 |
| China | 15,956 | 5,970 | -9,986 |
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 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
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 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Southern Scotland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| 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) | 1,713,915 |
| Air transport | 504,693 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 224,235 |
| 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) | 794,308 | 919,607 | +125,299 |
| Air transport | 283,639 | 221,054 | -62,585 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 107,897 | 116,338 | +8,441 |
| Road transport | 6,681 | 18,713 | +12,032 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 731,302 |
| Eurotunnel | 537,249 |
| Birmingham Airport | 278,723 |
| Newhaven | 191,036 |
| Middlesbrough | 183,659 |
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 | 345,483 | 385,819 | +40,336 |
| Eurotunnel | 228,045 | 309,204 | +81,159 |
| Birmingham Airport | 192,802 | 85,921 | -106,881 |
| Newhaven | 93,055 | 97,981 | +4,926 |
| Middlesbrough | 117,340 | 66,319 | -51,021 |
| London Gateway Port | 81,763 | 48,830 | -32,933 |
| East Midlands Airport | 13,641 | 109,733 | +96,092 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 45,001 | 14,397 | -30,604 |
| ZLC | 6,681 | 44,048 | +37,367 |
| Southampton | 13,494 | 29,217 | +15,723 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 17 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 10 |
| Manufacture of food products | 6 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 14 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-12 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LINTON TWEEDS LIMITED | 50 |
| BURBERRY LIMITED | 41 |
| S. DAWES WEAVING LIMITED | 40 |
| ABRAHAM MOON & SONS LIMITED | 29 |
| E & M MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 27 |
| JOHN SPENCER (TEXTILES) LIMITED | 26 |
| INFUSION GB LIMITED | 26 |
| KALLO FOODS LIMITED | 25 |
| ARISTO FABRICS LIMITED | 23 |
| 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 | 20 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 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 | 136,606 |
| 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 | 87,047 | +37,488 |
| Ireland | 2,168 | 1,474 | -694 |
| Norway | 0 | 2,835 | +2,835 |
| Portugal | 0 | 2,405 | +2,405 |
| Italy | 0 | 2,399 | +2,399 |
| Germany | 2,042 | 0 | -2,042 |
| India | 0 | 1,909 | +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 | 142,388 |
| 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 | 49,559 | 92,829 | +43,270 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,080 | 5,240 | -840 |
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 | 6,913 |
| 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 | 49,559 | 85,916 | +36,357 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 6,913 | +6,913 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,912 | 2,405 | -1,507 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 2,835 | +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)