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 | 4,342,217 |
| Pakistan | 3,510,490 |
| Italy | 3,039,071 |
| Turkey | 1,170,719 |
| Belgium | 214,038 |
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 | 2,232,710 | 2,109,507 | -123,203 |
| Pakistan | 1,796,511 | 1,713,979 | -82,532 |
| Italy | 1,470,056 | 1,569,015 | +98,959 |
| Turkey | 687,495 | 483,224 | -204,271 |
| Belgium | 106,841 | 107,197 | +356 |
| Poland | 50,693 | 54,777 | +4,084 |
| China | 14,150 | 50,504 | +36,354 |
| France | 13,400 | 46,852 | +33,452 |
| India | 37,107 | 13,825 | -23,282 |
| Indonesia | 25,405 | 22,912 | -2,493 |
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 | 4,460,972 |
| Pakistan | 3,530,895 |
| Italy | 3,117,222 |
| Turkey | 1,216,873 |
| Belgium | 84,350 |
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 | 2,265,398 | 2,195,574 | -69,824 |
| Pakistan | 1,806,778 | 1,724,117 | -82,661 |
| Italy | 1,485,597 | 1,631,625 | +146,028 |
| Turkey | 710,185 | 506,688 | -203,497 |
| Belgium | 84,350 | 0 | -84,350 |
| China | 15,018 | 52,294 | +37,276 |
| Indonesia | 35,804 | 22,912 | -12,892 |
| India | 37,107 | 20,668 | -16,439 |
| Poland | 35,203 | 14,587 | -20,616 |
| 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 | 5 |
| 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 | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,668,587 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,678,128 |
| Air transport | 317,961 |
| Road transport | 10,841 |
| 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) | 4,100,793 | 4,567,794 | +467,001 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,134,732 | 1,543,396 | -591,336 |
| Air transport | 246,029 | 71,932 | -174,097 |
| Road transport | 6,714 | 4,127 | -2,587 |
| Other | 24 | 642 | +618 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,615,907 |
| Dover | 2,584,741 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,599,976 |
| Killingholme | 1,330,438 |
| Felixstowe | 1,203,907 |
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 | 1,326,143 | 1,289,764 | -36,379 |
| Dover | 1,366,174 | 1,218,567 | -147,607 |
| Liverpool Docks | 851,901 | 748,075 | -103,826 |
| Killingholme | 83,515 | 1,246,923 | +1,163,408 |
| Felixstowe | 757,983 | 445,924 | -312,059 |
| Immingham Docks | 875,071 | 107,285 | -767,786 |
| London Gateway Port | 318,263 | 586,145 | +267,882 |
| Eurotunnel | 415,874 | 267,439 | -148,435 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 162,470 | 35,398 | -127,072 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 131,872 | 12,694 | -119,178 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 19 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 12 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-12 | 12 |
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 | 20 |
| 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 | 269,995 |
| Spain | 6,316 |
| United States | 4,459 |
| Ireland | 4,277 |
| 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 | 242,983 | 27,012 | -215,971 |
| Spain | 3,427 | 2,889 | -538 |
| United States | 4,459 | 0 | -4,459 |
| Ireland | 1,555 | 2,722 | +1,167 |
| Finland | 0 | 2,658 | +2,658 |
| Italy | 0 | 2,242 | +2,242 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 1,616 | +1,616 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 1,456 | +1,456 |
| Switzerland | 1,000 | 0 | -1,000 |
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 | 0 | 2,722 | +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) | 277,063 |
| Air transport | 8,115 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,119 |
| 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) | 244,538 | 32,525 | -212,013 |
| Air transport | 5,459 | 2,656 | -2,803 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,427 | 2,692 | -735 |
| Other | 0 | 2,722 | +2,722 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 274,179 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,058 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,459 |
| 000 | 2,722 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,616 |
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 | 242,983 | 31,196 | -211,787 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,982 | 1,076 | -3,906 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,459 | 0 | -5,459 |
| 000 | 0 | 2,722 | +2,722 |
| 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