Import/export HS code 520631: Thick single cotton yarn, not for retail sale
Single-strand 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 2,371,551 |
| Spain | 414,864 |
| Belgium | 124,057 |
| Turkey | 93,060 |
| Sweden | 5,489 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1,110,537 | 1,261,014 | +150,477 |
| Spain | 206,379 | 208,485 | +2,106 |
| Belgium | 49,898 | 74,159 | +24,261 |
| Turkey | 32,962 | 60,098 | +27,136 |
| Sweden | 3,070 | 2,419 | -651 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 2,478,081 |
| Spain | 414,864 |
| Turkey | 93,060 |
| Belgium | 17,527 |
| Sweden | 5,489 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1,142,908 | 1,335,173 | +192,265 |
| Spain | 206,379 | 208,485 | +2,106 |
| Turkey | 32,962 | 60,098 | +27,136 |
| Belgium | 17,527 | 0 | -17,527 |
| Sweden | 3,070 | 2,419 | -651 |
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 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Cumbria | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 | 1 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West 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) | 2,270,031 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 612,287 |
| Air transport | 126,703 |
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) | 949,844 | 1,320,187 | +370,343 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 326,299 | 285,988 | -40,311 |
| Air transport | 126,703 | 0 | -126,703 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Killingholme | 1,359,086 |
| Immingham Docks | 751,184 |
| Dover | 540,045 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 96,315 |
| Eurotunnel | 94,940 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killingholme | 235,956 | 1,123,130 | +887,174 |
| Immingham Docks | 643,899 | 107,285 | -536,614 |
| Dover | 281,579 | 258,466 | -23,113 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 96,315 | 0 | -96,315 |
| Eurotunnel | 48,610 | 46,330 | -2,280 |
| Felixstowe | 30,702 | 24,900 | -5,802 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 35,198 | +35,198 |
| Birmingham Airport | 28,738 | 0 | -28,738 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,746 | 10,866 | -1,880 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 22,651 | 0 | -22,651 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
9 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
2 |
|
Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding
|
1 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 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 | 6 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 258,253 |
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 | 231,241 | 27,012 | -204,229 |
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) | 258,253 |
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) | 231,241 | 27,012 | -204,229 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 258,253 |
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 | 231,241 | 27,012 | -204,229 |
Quick facts
HS code: 520631
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Single-strand cotton yarn with a thickness of 714.29 decitex or more, used for industrial purposes. Not packaged for retail sale