Import/export HS code 520612: Medium-thick cotton yarn, not for retail sale
Cotton yarn with a thickness between 232.56 and 714.29 decitex, 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 | 1,923,215 |
| Poland | 100,179 |
| Turkey | 83,877 |
| India | 36,385 |
| Italy | 14,072 |
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 | 988,636 | 934,579 | -54,057 |
| Poland | 46,832 | 53,347 | +6,515 |
| Turkey | 15,126 | 68,751 | +53,625 |
| India | 22,560 | 13,825 | -8,735 |
| Italy | 10,242 | 3,830 | -6,412 |
| France | 0 | 9,085 | +9,085 |
| Portugal | 0 | 5,010 | +5,010 |
| Ireland | 24 | 4 | -20 |
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 | 1,984,135 |
| Turkey | 96,269 |
| India | 41,395 |
| Poland | 35,952 |
| Italy | 12,742 |
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 | 995,254 | 988,881 | -6,373 |
| Turkey | 27,518 | 68,751 | +41,233 |
| India | 22,560 | 18,835 | -3,725 |
| Poland | 27,822 | 8,130 | -19,692 |
| Italy | 8,912 | 3,830 | -5,082 |
| Portugal | 1,330 | 0 | -1,330 |
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 | 2 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Essex | 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 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,270,189 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 897,296 |
| Air transport | 4,338 |
| Other | 28 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 853,713 | 416,476 | -437,237 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 229,683 | 667,613 | +437,930 |
| Air transport | 0 | 4,338 | +4,338 |
| Other | 24 | 4 | -20 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 1,252,868 |
| Dover | 431,144 |
| Eurotunnel | 278,738 |
| Felixstowe | 67,589 |
| Portsmouth | 30,433 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 559,755 | 693,113 | +133,358 |
| Dover | 228,109 | 203,035 | -25,074 |
| Eurotunnel | 205,241 | 73,497 | -131,744 |
| Felixstowe | 15,072 | 52,517 | +37,445 |
| Portsmouth | 30,433 | 0 | -30,433 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 26,659 | +26,659 |
| London | 1,330 | 22,359 | +21,029 |
| Southampton | 19,880 | 3,400 | -16,480 |
| Killingholme | 16,988 | 0 | -16,988 |
| Thamesport | 4,438 | 4,499 | +61 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 7 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| Education | 1 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 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 | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 4,277 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,616 |
| United States | 1,535 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,555 | 2,722 | +1,167 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 1,616 | +1,616 |
| United States | 1,535 | 0 | -1,535 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 2,722 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,616 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,555 |
| Air transport | 1,535 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 0 | 2,722 | +2,722 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 1,616 | +1,616 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,555 | 0 | -1,555 |
| Air transport | 1,535 | 0 | -1,535 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 2,722 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,616 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,555 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,535 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 0 | 2,722 | +2,722 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 1,616 | +1,616 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,555 | 0 | -1,555 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,535 | 0 | -1,535 |
Quick facts
HS code: 520612
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cotton yarn with a thickness between 232.56 and 714.29 decitex, used for industrial purposes. Not packaged for retail sale