Import/export HS code 520547: Very fine cotton yarn (single yarn, alternate)
Single cotton yarn with a thickness between 83.33 and 106.38 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 3,015,214 |
| Germany | 1,021,819 |
| India | 118,926 |
| Portugal | 16,043 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1,588,409 | 1,426,805 | -161,604 |
| Germany | 841,206 | 180,613 | -660,593 |
| India | 20,218 | 98,708 | +78,490 |
| Portugal | 0 | 16,043 | +16,043 |
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 | 3,588,868 |
| Germany | 407,174 |
| Egypt | 104,570 |
| China | 38,049 |
| Italy | 22,758 |
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 | 2,146,721 | 1,442,147 | -704,574 |
| Germany | 194,050 | 213,124 | +19,074 |
| Egypt | 57,685 | 46,885 | -10,800 |
| China | 29,031 | 9,018 | -20,013 |
| Italy | 16,996 | 5,762 | -11,234 |
| Turkey | 5,350 | 5,233 | -117 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Lancashire | 1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 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) | 3,949,205 |
| Air transport | 180,010 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 42,787 |
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) | 2,353,335 | 1,595,870 | -757,465 |
| Air transport | 76,280 | 103,730 | +27,450 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,218 | 22,569 | +2,351 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 2,994,472 |
| Dover | 717,488 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 208,071 |
| Manchester Airport | 77,913 |
| Birmingham Airport | 60,752 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 1,733,979 | 1,260,493 | -473,486 |
| Dover | 384,977 | 332,511 | -52,466 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 208,071 | 0 | -208,071 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 77,913 | +77,913 |
| Birmingham Airport | 55,233 | 5,519 | -49,714 |
| Felixstowe | 7,417 | 25,435 | +18,018 |
| Killingholme | 24,151 | 0 | -24,151 |
| East Midlands Airport | 15,326 | 1,957 | -13,369 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 0 | 16,545 | +16,545 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,801 | 0 | -12,801 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 6 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 3 |
| 2025-05 | 4 |
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 | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 5,289 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 5,289 | 0 | -5,289 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,289 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,289 | 0 | -5,289 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,289 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,289 | 0 | -5,289 |
Quick facts
HS code: 520547
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Single cotton yarn with a thickness between 83.33 and 106.38 decitex (alternate category)