Import/export HS code 520641: 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | 2,722,880 |
| Spain | 487,142 |
| Italy | 34,750 |
| Eritrea | 26,070 |
| China | 7,386 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 1,170,376 | 1,552,504 | +382,128 |
| Spain | 243,914 | 243,228 | -686 |
| Italy | 14,385 | 20,365 | +5,980 |
| Eritrea | 26,070 | 0 | -26,070 |
| China | 7,386 | 0 | -7,386 |
| France | 0 | 1,187 | +1,187 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | 2,730,266 |
| Spain | 514,399 |
| Italy | 34,750 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 1,177,762 | 1,552,504 | +374,742 |
| Spain | 269,984 | 244,415 | -25,569 |
| Italy | 14,385 | 20,365 | +5,980 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Essex | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Cumbria | 1 |
| East Central Scotland | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cumbria | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 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) | 3,031,592 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 244,613 |
| Air transport | 3,210 |
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) | 1,325,517 | 1,706,075 | +380,558 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 133,404 | 111,209 | -22,195 |
| Air transport | 3,210 | 0 | -3,210 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,151,805 |
| London Gateway Port | 638,493 |
| Liverpool Docks | 184,656 |
| Dover | 147,225 |
| Eurotunnel | 54,355 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 986,720 | 1,165,085 | +178,365 |
| London Gateway Port | 191,042 | 447,451 | +256,409 |
| Liverpool Docks | 180,894 | 3,762 | -177,132 |
| Dover | 66,831 | 80,394 | +13,563 |
| Eurotunnel | 23,540 | 30,815 | +7,275 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 46,084 | +46,084 |
| Portsmouth | 9,894 | 34,230 | +24,336 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 9,463 | +9,463 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,064 | 0 | -2,064 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,146 | 0 | -1,146 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
6 |
|
Manufacture of wearing apparel
|
2 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
1 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 5 |
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
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 | 4 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 1,830 |
| Spain | 1,813 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 0 | 1,830 | +1,830 |
| Spain | 0 | 1,813 | +1,813 |
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) | 1,830 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,813 |
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) | 0 | 1,830 | +1,830 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 1,813 | +1,813 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 1,830 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,813 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 0 | 1,830 | +1,830 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 1,813 | +1,813 |
Quick facts
HS code: 520641
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