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 | 1,356,273 |
| Turkey | 546,584 |
| Pakistan | 426,968 |
| Italy | 267,066 |
| France | 37,166 |
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 | 786,782 | 569,491 | -217,291 |
| Turkey | 280,618 | 265,966 | -14,652 |
| Pakistan | 424,002 | 2,966 | -421,036 |
| Italy | 175,647 | 91,419 | -84,228 |
| France | 6,588 | 30,578 | +23,990 |
| China | 3,883 | 30,857 | +26,974 |
| Netherlands | 1,715 | 0 | -1,715 |
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 | 1,404,632 |
| Turkey | 546,584 |
| Pakistan | 426,968 |
| Italy | 255,873 |
| China | 34,740 |
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 | 804,563 | 600,069 | -204,494 |
| Turkey | 280,618 | 265,966 | -14,652 |
| Pakistan | 424,002 | 2,966 | -421,036 |
| Italy | 164,454 | 91,419 | -73,035 |
| China | 3,883 | 30,857 | +26,974 |
| Netherlands | 1,715 | 0 | -1,715 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Lancashire | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| 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) | 1,425,657 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,194,594 |
| Air transport | 50,261 |
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) | 950,067 | 475,590 | -474,477 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 711,928 | 482,666 | -229,262 |
| Air transport | 17,240 | 33,021 | +15,781 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,207,621 |
| Felixstowe | 506,872 |
| Southampton | 352,909 |
| Eurotunnel | 189,382 |
| London Gateway Port | 104,982 |
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 | 714,772 | 492,849 | -221,923 |
| Felixstowe | 287,101 | 219,771 | -67,330 |
| Southampton | 326,692 | 26,217 | -300,475 |
| Eurotunnel | 75,821 | 113,561 | +37,740 |
| London Gateway Port | 86,560 | 18,422 | -68,138 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 102,175 | 0 | -102,175 |
| London | 7,542 | 34,882 | +27,340 |
| Immingham Docks | 33,840 | 0 | -33,840 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 27,992 | +27,992 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 6,352 | 20,380 | +14,028 |
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 | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
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 | 10 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 1,053 | 3,450 | +2,397 |
| United States | 2,924 | 0 | -2,924 |
| 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 |
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) | 1,053 | 3,450 | +2,397 |
| Air transport | 3,924 | 0 | -3,924 |
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 |
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 | 1,053 | 3,450 | +2,397 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,924 | 0 | -3,924 |
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