Import/export HS code 520544: Medium-fine cotton yarn (single yarn, alternate)
Single cotton yarn with a thickness between 125 and 192.31 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Egypt | 6,287,172 |
| Italy | 2,412,648 |
| Pakistan | 436,011 |
| France | 317,886 |
| India | 242,703 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 3,306,267 | 2,980,905 | -325,362 |
| Italy | 661,399 | 1,751,249 | +1,089,850 |
| Pakistan | 167,691 | 268,320 | +100,629 |
| France | 6,242 | 311,644 | +305,402 |
| India | 179,890 | 62,813 | -117,077 |
| Syrian Arab Republic | 0 | 150,602 | +150,602 |
| Turkey | 0 | 64,513 | +64,513 |
| Portugal | 2,026 | 8,708 | +6,682 |
| Spain | 4,473 | 0 | -4,473 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Egypt | 8,720,543 |
| Pakistan | 500,807 |
| India | 261,547 |
| Italy | 184,551 |
| Syrian Arab Republic | 150,602 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 3,770,685 | 4,949,858 | +1,179,173 |
| Pakistan | 199,652 | 301,155 | +101,503 |
| India | 190,026 | 71,521 | -118,505 |
| Italy | 153,385 | 31,166 | -122,219 |
| Syrian Arab Republic | 0 | 150,602 | +150,602 |
| Turkey | 14,240 | 94,452 | +80,212 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Lancashire | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Southern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 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) | 7,786,766 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,039,926 |
| Air transport | 100,050 |
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) | 3,363,405 | 4,423,361 | +1,059,956 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 933,799 | 1,106,127 | +172,328 |
| Air transport | 30,784 | 69,266 | +38,482 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 5,633,612 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,048,928 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,129,986 |
| Felixstowe | 610,844 |
| Dover | 254,799 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 2,902,287 | 2,731,325 | -170,962 |
| Middlesbrough | 472,444 | 1,576,484 | +1,104,040 |
| London Gateway Port | 433,310 | 696,676 | +263,366 |
| Felixstowe | 284,824 | 326,020 | +41,196 |
| Dover | 149,581 | 105,218 | -44,363 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 63,168 | +63,168 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 7,817 | 47,137 | +39,320 |
| London | 31,772 | 4,264 | -27,508 |
| East Midlands Airport | 16,798 | 9,218 | -7,580 |
| Southampton | 4,769 | 20,263 | +15,494 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 10 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 6 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 1 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
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 | 10 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 1,383,806 |
| Italy | 3,778 |
| Czechia | 2,792 |
| Ireland | 2,021 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 527,532 | 856,274 | +328,742 |
| Italy | 2,650 | 1,128 | -1,522 |
| Czechia | 2,792 | 0 | -2,792 |
| Ireland | 0 | 2,021 | +2,021 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,385,827 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,020 |
| Air transport | 2,550 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 527,532 | 858,295 | +330,763 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,020 | 0 | -4,020 |
| Air transport | 1,422 | 1,128 | -294 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,040,823 |
| Liverpool Docks | 245,143 |
| Felixstowe | 99,861 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,792 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,550 |
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 Gateway Port | 184,549 | 856,274 | +671,725 |
| Liverpool Docks | 243,122 | 2,021 | -241,101 |
| Felixstowe | 99,861 | 0 | -99,861 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,792 | 0 | -2,792 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,422 | 1,128 | -294 |
| Dover | 1,228 | 0 | -1,228 |
Quick facts
HS code: 520544
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Single cotton yarn with a thickness between 125 and 192.31 decitex (alternate category)