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 | 329,638 |
| Italy | 205,517 |
| India | 166,411 |
| Germany | 96,979 |
| 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 | 114,028 | 215,610 | +101,582 |
| Italy | 114,735 | 90,782 | -23,953 |
| India | 119,193 | 47,218 | -71,975 |
| Germany | 55,713 | 41,266 | -14,447 |
| Turkey | 18,897 | 44,655 | +25,758 |
| Pakistan | 25,746 | 5,594 | -20,152 |
| France | 16,088 | 1,487 | -14,601 |
| Czechia | 7,294 | 0 | -7,294 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 279,138 |
| Portugal | 250,972 |
| Turkey | 173,611 |
| Italy | 88,388 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 184,414 | 94,724 | -89,690 |
| Portugal | 82,868 | 168,104 | +85,236 |
| Turkey | 95,485 | 78,126 | -17,359 |
| Italy | 38,058 | 50,330 | +12,272 |
| Pakistan | 34,497 | 26,126 | -8,371 |
| Germany | 3,965 | 20,734 | +16,769 |
| China | 16,219 | 0 | -16,219 |
| Egypt | 2,468 | 6,981 | +4,513 |
| France | 6,426 | 1,487 | -4,939 |
| Czechia | 7,294 | 0 | -7,294 |
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 | 5 |
| 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 | 5 | +2 |
| 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 | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 0 | -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) | 539,449 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 198,645 |
| Air transport | 162,635 |
| 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) | 217,614 | 321,835 | +104,221 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 145,833 | 52,812 | -93,021 |
| Air transport | 90,670 | 71,965 | -18,705 |
| 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 | 221,415 |
| Dover | 205,541 |
| Felixstowe | 104,590 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 71,729 |
| Eurotunnel | 70,308 |
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 | 67,553 | 153,862 | +86,309 |
| Dover | 118,096 | 87,445 | -30,651 |
| Felixstowe | 92,317 | 12,273 | -80,044 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 42,264 | 29,465 | -12,799 |
| Eurotunnel | 31,486 | 38,822 | +7,336 |
| London Gateway Port | 26,009 | 34,945 | +8,936 |
| East Midlands Airport | 24,418 | 34,044 | +9,626 |
| ZLC | 17,577 | 25,105 | +7,528 |
| Southampton | 25,746 | 5,594 | -20,152 |
| Birmingham Airport | 18,785 | 4,974 | -13,811 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
16 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 6 |
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JOHN SPENCER (TEXTILES) LIMITED | 45 |
| S. DAWES WEAVING LIMITED | 44 |
| ABRAHAM MOON & SONS LIMITED | 38 |
| 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 | 18 |
| 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)