Import/export HS code 520548: Extra-fine cotton yarn (single yarn, alternate)
Single cotton yarn with a thickness of less than 83.33 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 | 4,542,212 |
| Germany | 584,189 |
| India | 152,516 |
| Egypt | 144,073 |
| China | 7,112 |
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 | 2,831,816 | 1,710,396 | -1,121,420 |
| Germany | 362,802 | 221,387 | -141,415 |
| India | 12,821 | 139,695 | +126,874 |
| Egypt | 140,192 | 3,881 | -136,311 |
| China | 7,112 | 0 | -7,112 |
| Austria | 6,317 | 0 | -6,317 |
| Portugal | 4,912 | 0 | -4,912 |
| Spain | 3,775 | 0 | -3,775 |
| France | 0 | 3,695 | +3,695 |
| Switzerland | 2,465 | 0 | -2,465 |
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 | 2,961,947 |
| India | 2,133,319 |
| Germany | 187,009 |
| China | 96,273 |
| Italy | 45,411 |
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 | 1,943,600 | 1,018,347 | -925,253 |
| India | 1,173,649 | 959,670 | -213,979 |
| Germany | 173,007 | 14,002 | -159,005 |
| China | 36,286 | 59,987 | +23,701 |
| Italy | 22,058 | 23,353 | +1,295 |
| United Kingdom | 14,799 | 0 | -14,799 |
| Austria | 6,317 | 0 | -6,317 |
| France | 0 | 3,695 | +3,695 |
| Pakistan | 1,056 | 1,849 | +793 |
| Switzerland | 2,465 | 0 | -2,465 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Lancashire | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Wales | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Suffolk | 0 | 1 | +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) | 4,296,155 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 652,772 |
| Air transport | 507,538 |
| Road transport | 7,676 |
| Other | 11 |
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) | 2,613,196 | 1,682,959 | -930,237 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 648,891 | 3,881 | -645,010 |
| Air transport | 113,475 | 394,063 | +280,588 |
| Road transport | 0 | 7,676 | +7,676 |
| Other | 0 | 11 | +11 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 2,734,656 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,548,991 |
| Dover | 517,857 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 290,761 |
| London Gateway Port | 134,389 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 1,740,044 | 994,612 | -745,432 |
| Eurotunnel | 935,595 | 613,396 | -322,199 |
| Dover | 442,906 | 74,951 | -367,955 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 290,761 | +290,761 |
| London Gateway Port | 130,508 | 3,881 | -126,627 |
| Birmingham Airport | 60,192 | 14,347 | -45,845 |
| East Midlands Airport | 27,728 | 34,916 | +7,188 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 5,191 | 46,139 | +40,948 |
| Manchester Airport | 18,038 | 1,039 | -16,999 |
| Thamesport | 8,235 | 0 | -8,235 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 12 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 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 | 7 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 95,761 |
| Japan | 11,001 |
| Romania | 3,663 |
| France | 3,229 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,530 |
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 | 85,013 | 10,748 | -74,265 |
| Japan | 0 | 11,001 | +11,001 |
| Romania | 0 | 3,663 | +3,663 |
| France | 3,229 | 0 | -3,229 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,051 | 1,479 | +428 |
| Italy | 1,796 | 0 | -1,796 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,380 | 0 | -1,380 |
| Norway | 0 | 1,148 | +1,148 |
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) | 89,390 |
| Air transport | 28,588 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,530 |
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) | 88,242 | 1,148 | -87,094 |
| Air transport | 3,176 | 25,412 | +22,236 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,051 | 1,479 | +428 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 85,013 |
| East Midlands Airport | 28,588 |
| Dover | 4,377 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,479 |
| Southampton | 1,051 |
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 | 85,013 | 0 | -85,013 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,176 | 25,412 | +22,236 |
| Dover | 3,229 | 1,148 | -2,081 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 1,479 | +1,479 |
| Southampton | 1,051 | 0 | -1,051 |
Quick facts
HS code: 520548
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Single cotton yarn with a thickness of less than 83.33 decitex (alternate category)