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 | 6,391,068 |
| Italy | 2,678,823 |
| Pakistan | 436,011 |
| France | 317,886 |
| India | 216,682 |
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 | 2,708,954 | 3,682,114 | +973,160 |
| Italy | 828,312 | 1,850,511 | +1,022,199 |
| Pakistan | 292,970 | 143,041 | -149,929 |
| France | 6,242 | 311,644 | +305,402 |
| India | 153,869 | 62,813 | -91,056 |
| Syrian Arab Republic | 150,602 | 0 | -150,602 |
| Turkey | 0 | 64,513 | +64,513 |
| Portugal | 876 | 24,991 | +24,115 |
| 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 | 9,096,072 |
| Pakistan | 513,275 |
| India | 250,659 |
| Italy | 162,932 |
| 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 | 3,362,958 | 5,733,114 | +2,370,156 |
| Pakistan | 324,931 | 188,344 | -136,587 |
| India | 162,855 | 87,804 | -75,051 |
| Italy | 130,712 | 32,220 | -98,492 |
| Syrian Arab Republic | 150,602 | 0 | -150,602 |
| Turkey | 14,240 | 98,145 | +83,905 |
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 | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| 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) | 8,167,746 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,781,883 |
| Road transport | 221,012 |
| Air transport | 115,284 |
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) | 3,272,493 | 4,895,253 | +1,622,760 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 839,233 | 942,650 | +103,417 |
| Road transport | 0 | 221,012 | +221,012 |
| Air transport | 34,572 | 80,712 | +46,140 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 5,537,622 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,305,386 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,108,860 |
| Felixstowe | 584,823 |
| Dover | 249,282 |
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 | 2,438,504 | 3,099,118 | +660,614 |
| Middlesbrough | 657,247 | 1,648,139 | +990,892 |
| London Gateway Port | 425,059 | 683,801 | +258,742 |
| Felixstowe | 409,405 | 175,418 | -233,987 |
| Dover | 127,903 | 121,379 | -6,524 |
| ZLC | 0 | 221,012 | +221,012 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 63,168 | +63,168 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 12,600 | 42,354 | +29,754 |
| East Midlands Airport | 16,798 | 25,447 | +8,649 |
| Eurotunnel | 17,067 | 22,353 | +5,286 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
9 |
|
Manufacture of wearing apparel
|
6 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 4 |
| 2026-04 | 1 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 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 | 1,623,421 |
| 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 | 1,095,889 | +568,357 |
| 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) | 1,625,442 |
| 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 | 1,097,910 | +570,378 |
| 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 |
| Southampton | 239,615 |
| Felixstowe | 99,861 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,792 |
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 |
| Southampton | 0 | 239,615 | +239,615 |
| 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)