Import/export HS code 5206: Cotton yarn (not sewing thread), less than 85% cotton, not for retail sale
Cotton yarn used for weaving or knitting, not sold in small packages for individual use. Contains less than 85% cotton by weight
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 3,968,974 |
| Pakistan | 3,311,597 |
| Italy | 2,862,332 |
| Turkey | 1,019,837 |
| Belgium | 157,095 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 2,055,218 | 1,913,756 | -141,462 |
| Pakistan | 1,726,496 | 1,585,101 | -141,395 |
| Italy | 1,394,116 | 1,468,216 | +74,100 |
| Turkey | 546,128 | 473,709 | -72,419 |
| Belgium | 49,898 | 107,197 | +57,299 |
| Poland | 50,605 | 47,355 | -3,250 |
| China | 23,287 | 47,381 | +24,094 |
| France | 18,431 | 41,821 | +23,390 |
| Indonesia | 25,405 | 22,912 | -2,493 |
| India | 34,427 | 13,825 | -20,602 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 4,085,786 |
| Pakistan | 3,328,789 |
| Italy | 2,936,663 |
| Turkey | 1,069,811 |
| China | 76,539 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 2,096,986 | 1,988,800 | -108,186 |
| Pakistan | 1,740,936 | 1,587,853 | -153,083 |
| Italy | 1,409,657 | 1,527,006 | +117,349 |
| Turkey | 568,818 | 500,993 | -67,825 |
| China | 19,982 | 56,557 | +36,575 |
| India | 34,427 | 20,668 | -13,759 |
| Indonesia | 25,405 | 22,912 | -2,493 |
| Poland | 31,066 | 13,157 | -17,909 |
| Belgium | 27,407 | 0 | -27,407 |
| Taiwan | 8,428 | 0 | -8,428 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Lancashire | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,108,094 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,311,698 |
| Air transport | 271,779 |
| Road transport | 12,671 |
| Other | 666 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,946,067 | 4,162,027 | +215,960 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,816,266 | 1,495,432 | -320,834 |
| Air transport | 200,124 | 71,655 | -128,469 |
| Road transport | 6,714 | 5,957 | -757 |
| Other | 662 | 4 | -658 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,470,935 |
| Dover | 2,346,184 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,508,813 |
| Killingholme | 1,420,116 |
| Felixstowe | 981,066 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,276,233 | 1,194,702 | -81,531 |
| Dover | 1,215,300 | 1,130,884 | -84,416 |
| Liverpool Docks | 862,438 | 646,375 | -216,063 |
| Killingholme | 263,948 | 1,156,168 | +892,220 |
| Felixstowe | 562,439 | 418,627 | -143,812 |
| London Gateway Port | 353,779 | 579,619 | +225,840 |
| Immingham Docks | 677,739 | 107,285 | -570,454 |
| Eurotunnel | 372,786 | 250,107 | -122,679 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 110,349 | 35,440 | -74,909 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 97,459 | 9,852 | -87,607 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
18 |
|
Manufacture of wearing apparel
|
6 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
6 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
4 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 8 |
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 12 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
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 | 19 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 258,253 |
| Spain | 6,316 |
| United States | 4,459 |
| Ireland | 2,722 |
| Finland | 2,658 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 231,241 | 27,012 | -204,229 |
| Spain | 3,427 | 2,889 | -538 |
| United States | 4,459 | 0 | -4,459 |
| Ireland | 2,722 | 0 | -2,722 |
| Finland | 0 | 2,658 | +2,658 |
| Italy | 0 | 2,242 | +2,242 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 0 | 1,830 | +1,830 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 1,616 | +1,616 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 1,456 | +1,456 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 2,722 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 2,722 | 0 | -2,722 |
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) | 263,766 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,949 |
| Air transport | 7,115 |
| Other | 2,722 |
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) | 231,241 | 32,525 | -198,716 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,427 | 4,522 | +1,095 |
| Air transport | 4,459 | 2,656 | -1,803 |
| Other | 2,722 | 0 | -2,722 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 262,437 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,503 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,459 |
| 000 | 2,722 |
| Portsmouth | 1,830 |
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 | 231,241 | 31,196 | -200,045 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,427 | 1,076 | -2,351 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,459 | 0 | -4,459 |
| 000 | 2,722 | 0 | -2,722 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 1,830 | +1,830 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 1,616 | +1,616 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 1,456 | +1,456 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 1,329 | +1,329 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 1,200 | +1,200 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
- 520611 – Thick cotton yarn, not for retail sale
- 520612 – Medium-thick cotton yarn, not for retail sale
- 520613 – Medium cotton yarn, not for retail sale
- 520614 – Medium-thin cotton yarn, not for retail sale
- 520615 – Thin cotton yarn, not for retail sale
- 520621 – Thick cotton yarn, not for retail sale
- 520622 – Medium-thick cotton yarn, not for retail sale
- 520623 – Medium cotton yarn, not for retail sale
- 520624 – Medium-thin cotton yarn, not for retail sale
- 520625 – Thin cotton yarn, not for retail sale
- 520631 – Thick single cotton yarn, not for retail sale
- 520632 – Medium-thick single cotton yarn, not for retail sale
- 520633 – Medium single cotton yarn, not for retail sale
- 520634 – Medium-thin single cotton yarn, not for retail sale
- 520635 – Thin single cotton yarn, not for retail sale
- 520641 – Thick single cotton yarn, not for retail sale
- 520642 – Medium-thick single cotton yarn, not for retail sale
- 520643 – Medium single cotton yarn, not for retail sale
- 520644 – Medium-thin single cotton yarn, not for retail sale
- 520645 – Thin single cotton yarn, not for retail sale
Quick facts
HS code: 5206
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cotton yarn used for weaving or knitting, not sold in small packages for individual use. Contains less than 85% cotton by weight