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 | 3,674,251 |
| Germany | 701,886 |
| India | 118,926 |
| Portugal | 30,721 |
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 | 1,976,399 | 1,697,852 | -278,547 |
| Germany | 399,545 | 302,341 | -97,204 |
| India | 20,218 | 98,708 | +78,490 |
| Portugal | 0 | 30,721 | +30,721 |
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 | 3,895,461 |
| Germany | 423,578 |
| Egypt | 106,560 |
| China | 41,701 |
| Italy | 40,481 |
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 | 1,883,968 | 2,011,493 | +127,525 |
| Germany | 407,174 | 16,404 | -390,770 |
| Egypt | 55,441 | 51,119 | -4,322 |
| China | 26,165 | 15,536 | -10,629 |
| Italy | 15,261 | 25,220 | +9,959 |
| Turkey | 8,153 | 9,850 | +1,697 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Highlands and Islands | 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) | 4,266,870 |
| Air transport | 216,127 |
| 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) | 2,304,835 | 1,962,035 | -342,800 |
| Air transport | 71,109 | 145,018 | +73,909 |
| 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 | 2,940,675 |
| Dover | 925,997 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 385,121 |
| Manchester Airport | 77,913 |
| Birmingham Airport | 62,742 |
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 | 1,582,655 | 1,358,020 | -224,635 |
| Dover | 511,952 | 414,045 | -97,907 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 208,071 | 177,050 | -31,021 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,774 | 76,139 | +74,365 |
| Birmingham Airport | 52,989 | 9,753 | -43,236 |
| East Midlands Airport | 10,625 | 24,381 | +13,756 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 0 | 32,949 | +32,949 |
| Felixstowe | 7,417 | 25,435 | +18,018 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,801 | 0 | -12,801 |
| London | 2,157 | 7,420 | +5,263 |
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 | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 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 | 8 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 54m+ | 1 |
| Other | 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 |
| Italy | 2,911 |
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 |
| Italy | 0 | 2,911 | +2,911 |
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) | 8,200 |
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 | 2,911 | -2,378 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,200 |
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 | 2,911 | -2,378 |
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)