Import/export HS code 520611: Thick cotton yarn, not for retail sale
Cotton yarn with a thickness of 714.29 decitex or more, used for industrial purposes. Not packaged for retail sale
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 1,451,794 |
| Turkey | 647,647 |
| Pakistan | 405,157 |
| Italy | 269,752 |
| China | 43,974 |
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 | 753,449 | 698,345 | -55,104 |
| Turkey | 312,897 | 334,750 | +21,853 |
| Pakistan | 402,191 | 2,966 | -399,225 |
| Italy | 155,350 | 114,402 | -40,948 |
| China | 3,883 | 40,091 | +36,208 |
| Belgium | 0 | 33,038 | +33,038 |
| France | 0 | 31,553 | +31,553 |
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 | 1,482,372 |
| Turkey | 647,647 |
| Pakistan | 405,157 |
| Italy | 302,790 |
| China | 43,974 |
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 | 753,449 | 728,923 | -24,526 |
| Turkey | 312,897 | 334,750 | +21,853 |
| Pakistan | 402,191 | 2,966 | -399,225 |
| Italy | 155,350 | 147,440 | -7,910 |
| China | 3,883 | 40,091 | +36,208 |
| France | 0 | 975 | +975 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Tees Valley | 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) | 1,521,406 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,306,452 |
| Air transport | 55,057 |
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) | 968,056 | 553,350 | -414,706 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 642,403 | 664,049 | +21,646 |
| Air transport | 17,311 | 37,746 | +20,435 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,285,854 |
| Felixstowe | 608,319 |
| Southampton | 331,098 |
| Eurotunnel | 213,513 |
| London Gateway Port | 106,484 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 655,144 | 630,710 | -24,434 |
| Felixstowe | 314,762 | 293,557 | -21,205 |
| Southampton | 304,881 | 26,217 | -278,664 |
| Eurotunnel | 92,264 | 121,249 | +28,985 |
| London Gateway Port | 86,560 | 19,924 | -66,636 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 102,175 | 0 | -102,175 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 61,030 | +61,030 |
| London | 5,795 | 38,076 | +32,281 |
| Immingham Docks | 33,840 | 0 | -33,840 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 9,552 | 24,130 | +14,578 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 9 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
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 | 9 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 4,503 |
| United States | 2,924 |
| Italy | 1,042 |
| Switzerland | 1,000 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 3,427 | 1,076 | -2,351 |
| United States | 2,924 | 0 | -2,924 |
| Italy | 0 | 1,042 | +1,042 |
| Switzerland | 1,000 | 0 | -1,000 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,503 |
| Air transport | 3,924 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,042 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,427 | 1,076 | -2,351 |
| Air transport | 3,924 | 0 | -3,924 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 1,042 | +1,042 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 4,503 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,924 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,042 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 3,427 | 1,076 | -2,351 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,924 | 0 | -3,924 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 1,042 | +1,042 |
Quick facts
HS code: 520611
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cotton yarn with a thickness of 714.29 decitex or more, used for industrial purposes. Not packaged for retail sale