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 | 280,546 |
| Italy | 182,960 |
| Germany | 136,227 |
| India | 131,466 |
| Turkey | 37,230 |
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 | 102,444 | 178,102 | +75,658 |
| Italy | 112,492 | 70,468 | -42,024 |
| Germany | 102,842 | 33,385 | -69,457 |
| India | 80,159 | 51,307 | -28,852 |
| Turkey | 18,897 | 18,333 | -564 |
| Pakistan | 31,905 | 0 | -31,905 |
| France | 24,316 | 1,487 | -22,829 |
| Czechia | 9,067 | 3,284 | -5,783 |
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 | 235,601 |
| Portugal | 225,369 |
| Turkey | 155,880 |
| Italy | 65,735 |
| Pakistan | 60,733 |
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 | 134,664 | 100,937 | -33,727 |
| Portugal | 91,793 | 133,576 | +41,783 |
| Turkey | 101,772 | 54,108 | -47,664 |
| Italy | 41,120 | 24,615 | -16,505 |
| Pakistan | 39,149 | 21,584 | -17,565 |
| China | 32,307 | 0 | -32,307 |
| Germany | 17,148 | 11,801 | -5,347 |
| Czechia | 9,067 | 3,284 | -5,783 |
| Egypt | 6,583 | 4,974 | -1,609 |
| France | 6,426 | 1,487 | -4,939 |
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 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| 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 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Highlands and Islands | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West of England | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Cumbria | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| 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) | 489,205 |
| Air transport | 167,441 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 164,265 |
| 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) | 237,321 | 251,884 | +14,563 |
| Air transport | 115,890 | 51,551 | -64,339 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 111,334 | 52,931 | -58,403 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 209,882 |
| Newhaven | 188,032 |
| Felixstowe | 104,590 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 77,591 |
| Eurotunnel | 69,180 |
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 | 102,069 | 107,813 | +5,744 |
| Newhaven | 74,148 | 113,884 | +39,736 |
| Felixstowe | 53,283 | 51,307 | -1,976 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 56,007 | 21,584 | -34,423 |
| Eurotunnel | 53,578 | 15,602 | -37,976 |
| East Midlands Airport | 30,283 | 16,927 | -13,356 |
| Birmingham Airport | 22,862 | 10,069 | -12,793 |
| Southampton | 31,905 | 0 | -31,905 |
| London Gateway Port | 24,385 | 1,624 | -22,761 |
| ZLC | 17,577 | 0 | -17,577 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 18 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 7 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
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 | 18 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 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)