Import/export HS code 520543: Medium cotton yarn (single yarn, alternate)
Single cotton yarn with a thickness between 192.31 and 232.56 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 341,430 |
| Italy | 197,455 |
| India | 166,411 |
| Germany | 123,735 |
| Turkey | 63,552 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 97,112 | 244,318 | +147,206 |
| Italy | 109,603 | 87,852 | -21,751 |
| India | 80,159 | 86,252 | +6,093 |
| Germany | 78,895 | 44,840 | -34,055 |
| Turkey | 18,897 | 44,655 | +25,758 |
| Pakistan | 25,746 | 5,594 | -20,152 |
| France | 24,316 | 1,487 | -22,829 |
| Czechia | 12,351 | 0 | -12,351 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 275,809 |
| India | 273,282 |
| Turkey | 180,018 |
| Italy | 84,154 |
| Pakistan | 60,623 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 89,448 | 186,361 | +96,913 |
| India | 129,073 | 144,209 | +15,136 |
| Turkey | 100,424 | 79,594 | -20,830 |
| Italy | 36,215 | 47,939 | +11,724 |
| Pakistan | 30,003 | 30,620 | +617 |
| Germany | 17,148 | 19,814 | +2,666 |
| China | 21,430 | 0 | -21,430 |
| Czechia | 12,351 | 0 | -12,351 |
| France | 6,426 | 1,487 | -4,939 |
| Egypt | 2,468 | 4,974 | +2,506 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
| Lancashire | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Highlands and Islands | 2 |
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 | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Highlands and Islands | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West of England | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Cumbria | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 574,519 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 198,645 |
| Air transport | 171,336 |
| Road transport | 17,577 |
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) | 222,508 | 352,011 | +129,503 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 105,175 | 93,470 | -11,705 |
| Air transport | 101,819 | 69,517 | -32,302 |
| Road transport | 17,577 | 0 | -17,577 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Newhaven | 232,953 |
| Dover | 213,798 |
| Felixstowe | 104,590 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 80,091 |
| Eurotunnel | 78,536 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newhaven | 71,803 | 161,150 | +89,347 |
| Dover | 103,465 | 110,333 | +6,868 |
| Felixstowe | 53,283 | 51,307 | -1,976 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 47,052 | 33,039 | -14,013 |
| Eurotunnel | 39,714 | 38,822 | -892 |
| London Gateway Port | 24,385 | 36,569 | +12,184 |
| East Midlands Airport | 27,403 | 26,341 | -1,062 |
| ZLC | 17,577 | 25,105 | +7,528 |
| Southampton | 25,746 | 5,594 | -20,152 |
| Birmingham Airport | 23,842 | 4,974 | -18,868 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 15 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 6 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JOHN SPENCER (TEXTILES) LIMITED | 44 |
| S. DAWES WEAVING LIMITED | 43 |
| ABRAHAM MOON & SONS LIMITED | 37 |
| MADEIRA UK LLP | 34 |
| ALL SOX LIMITED | 21 |
| REX H. PERKINS LIMITED | 11 |
| ARISTO FABRICS LIMITED | 10 |
| H J SOCK GROUP LIMITED | 9 |
| BOWER ROEBUCK & CO.,LIMITED | 8 |
| E & M MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 8 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 1 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Quick facts
HS code: 520543
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Single cotton yarn with a thickness between 192.31 and 232.56 decitex (alternate category)