Import/export HS code 520632: Medium-thick single cotton yarn, not for retail sale
Single-strand 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 164,301 |
| Indonesia | 48,317 |
| India | 14,547 |
| China | 13,921 |
| Italy | 10,481 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 164,301 | 0 | -164,301 |
| Indonesia | 25,405 | 22,912 | -2,493 |
| India | 14,547 | 0 | -14,547 |
| China | 8,096 | 5,825 | -2,271 |
| Italy | 5,285 | 5,196 | -89 |
| France | 9,880 | 0 | -9,880 |
| Germany | 1,659 | 0 | -1,659 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 164,301 |
| Indonesia | 48,317 |
| India | 14,547 |
| Italy | 10,481 |
| Belgium | 9,880 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 164,301 | 0 | -164,301 |
| Indonesia | 25,405 | 22,912 | -2,493 |
| India | 14,547 | 0 | -14,547 |
| Italy | 5,285 | 5,196 | -89 |
| Belgium | 9,880 | 0 | -9,880 |
| Pakistan | 7,054 | 0 | -7,054 |
| China | 1,042 | 5,825 | +4,783 |
| Germany | 1,659 | 0 | -1,659 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| West Midlands | 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 | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 0 | -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) | 221,741 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 23,122 |
| Air transport | 18,243 |
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) | 196,760 | 24,981 | -171,779 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 23,122 | 0 | -23,122 |
| Air transport | 9,291 | 8,952 | -339 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 222,800 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,880 |
| Southampton | 7,054 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,427 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,352 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 199,888 | 22,912 | -176,976 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,880 | 0 | -9,880 |
| Southampton | 7,054 | 0 | -7,054 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,365 | 1,062 | -3,303 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,225 | 3,127 | +902 |
| Luton Airport | 0 | 4,763 | +4,763 |
| Dover | 3,060 | 0 | -3,060 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 2,069 | +2,069 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,659 | 0 | -1,659 |
| 499 | 1,042 | 0 | -1,042 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of wearing apparel
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2024-09 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROBERT SCOTT & SONS LIMITED | 3 |
| JACK MASTERS LIMITED | 3 |
| THE ALBION KNITTING COMPANY LIMITED | 1 |
| PAUL JAMES KNITWEAR LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 1 |
| 54m+ | 1 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Quick facts
HS code: 520632
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Single-strand cotton yarn with a thickness between 232.56 and 714.29 decitex, used for industrial purposes. Not packaged for retail sale