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 | 1,340,349 |
| Turkey | 644,403 |
| Pakistan | 341,020 |
| Italy | 262,895 |
| China | 48,438 |
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 | 691,373 | 648,976 | -42,397 |
| Turkey | 319,033 | 325,370 | +6,337 |
| Pakistan | 338,054 | 2,966 | -335,088 |
| Italy | 186,200 | 76,695 | -109,505 |
| China | 7,805 | 40,633 | +32,828 |
| Belgium | 0 | 33,038 | +33,038 |
| France | 5,031 | 26,522 | +21,491 |
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 | 1,370,927 |
| Turkey | 644,403 |
| Pakistan | 341,020 |
| Italy | 295,933 |
| China | 48,438 |
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 | 696,404 | 674,523 | -21,881 |
| Turkey | 319,033 | 325,370 | +6,337 |
| Pakistan | 338,054 | 2,966 | -335,088 |
| Italy | 186,200 | 109,733 | -76,467 |
| China | 7,805 | 40,633 | +32,828 |
| 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 | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -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) | 1,398,574 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,243,541 |
| Air transport | 59,581 |
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) | 977,386 | 421,188 | -556,198 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 543,973 | 699,568 | +155,595 |
| Air transport | 26,137 | 33,444 | +7,307 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,214,045 |
| Felixstowe | 580,673 |
| Southampton | 288,796 |
| Eurotunnel | 205,989 |
| London Gateway Port | 84,649 |
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 | 631,169 | 582,876 | -48,293 |
| Felixstowe | 314,413 | 266,260 | -48,153 |
| Southampton | 262,579 | 26,217 | -236,362 |
| Eurotunnel | 97,919 | 108,070 | +10,151 |
| London Gateway Port | 64,725 | 19,924 | -44,801 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 64,920 | 0 | -64,920 |
| Killingholme | 27,992 | 33,038 | +5,046 |
| London | 3,758 | 39,818 | +36,060 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 14,034 | 24,172 | +10,138 |
| Immingham Docks | 33,840 | 0 | -33,840 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 4 |
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
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 |
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 |
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 | 2,924 |
| 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 | 2,924 | 0 | -2,924 |
| 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 | 2,924 |
| 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 | 2,924 | 0 | -2,924 |
| 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