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 | 3,634,208 |
| Germany | 449,119 |
| 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 | 2,038,952 | 1,595,256 | -443,696 |
| Germany | 233,359 | 215,760 | -17,599 |
| India | 20,218 | 98,708 | +78,490 |
| Portugal | 5,886 | 24,835 | +18,949 |
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 | 3,650,699 |
| Germany | 423,578 |
| Egypt | 66,530 |
| Italy | 41,789 |
| China | 36,543 |
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 | 1,815,693 | 1,835,006 | +19,313 |
| Germany | 407,174 | 16,404 | -390,770 |
| Egypt | 31,211 | 35,319 | +4,108 |
| Italy | 14,353 | 27,436 | +13,083 |
| China | 24,561 | 11,982 | -12,579 |
| Turkey | 5,423 | 8,412 | +2,989 |
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 | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| 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) | 4,015,791 |
| Air transport | 174,396 |
| 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) | 2,236,530 | 1,779,261 | -457,269 |
| Air transport | 41,667 | 132,729 | +91,062 |
| 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 | 2,725,821 |
| Dover | 990,944 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 283,949 |
| Manchester Airport | 77,913 |
| East Midlands Airport | 32,998 |
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 | 1,718,699 | 1,007,122 | -711,577 |
| Dover | 515,674 | 475,270 | -40,404 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 283,949 | +283,949 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,774 | 76,139 | +74,365 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,573 | 24,425 | +15,852 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 13,548 | 19,401 | +5,853 |
| Felixstowe | 7,417 | 25,435 | +18,018 |
| Birmingham Airport | 12,959 | 9,753 | -3,206 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 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 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | 2,911 |
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) | 0 | 2,911 | +2,911 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,911 |
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 | 0 | 2,911 | +2,911 |
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)