Import/export HS code 520710: High-cotton yarn for retail sale
Cotton yarn containing 85% or more cotton by weight, packaged for retail sale. Ideal for crafting and small projects
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 | 2,022,710 |
| France | 1,991,990 |
| China | 1,004,954 |
| Bulgaria | 945,401 |
| Germany | 785,834 |
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 | 916,930 | 1,105,780 | +188,850 |
| France | 966,851 | 1,025,139 | +58,288 |
| China | 661,796 | 343,158 | -318,638 |
| Bulgaria | 409,441 | 535,960 | +126,519 |
| Germany | 415,447 | 370,387 | -45,060 |
| Netherlands | 284,158 | 228,492 | -55,666 |
| India | 213,364 | 286,368 | +73,004 |
| Norway | 255,128 | 147,867 | -107,261 |
| Poland | 158,281 | 201,445 | +43,164 |
| United States | 82,495 | 148,932 | +66,437 |
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 | 2,227,001 |
| Bulgaria | 1,828,090 |
| China | 1,782,588 |
| France | 1,467,492 |
| India | 853,493 |
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 | 1,017,087 | 1,209,914 | +192,827 |
| Bulgaria | 928,516 | 899,574 | -28,942 |
| China | 1,068,987 | 713,601 | -355,386 |
| France | 734,152 | 733,340 | -812 |
| India | 399,496 | 453,997 | +54,501 |
| Poland | 175,744 | 241,312 | +65,568 |
| United States | 63,955 | 118,726 | +54,771 |
| Peru | 96,097 | 82,562 | -13,535 |
| Italy | 70,323 | 27,231 | -43,092 |
| Hungary | 69,556 | 13,285 | -56,271 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 26 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| West Central Scotland | 6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
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 | 11 | 16 | +5 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 6 | +4 |
| West Central Scotland | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 2 | +1 |
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) | 4,551,526 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,863,646 |
| Air transport | 558,300 |
| Road transport | 504,546 |
| Other | 23,105 |
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) | 2,333,311 | 2,218,215 | -115,096 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,951,688 | 1,911,958 | -39,730 |
| Air transport | 222,762 | 335,538 | +112,776 |
| Road transport | 258,398 | 246,148 | -12,250 |
| Other | 16,129 | 6,976 | -9,153 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,294,081 |
| Felixstowe | 1,813,332 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,334,071 |
| Southampton | 638,291 |
| Killingholme | 624,090 |
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 | 1,044,996 | 1,249,085 | +204,089 |
| Felixstowe | 1,030,837 | 782,495 | -248,342 |
| London Gateway Port | 500,652 | 833,419 | +332,767 |
| Southampton | 379,206 | 259,085 | -120,121 |
| Killingholme | 304,918 | 319,172 | +14,254 |
| Eurotunnel | 297,725 | 243,863 | -53,862 |
| ZLC | 258,398 | 280,026 | +21,628 |
| Immingham Docks | 285,625 | 191,450 | -94,175 |
| Birmingham Airport | 128,709 | 194,867 | +66,158 |
| Middlesbrough | 133,900 | 35,787 | -98,113 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
62 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
27 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
4 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 21 |
| 2026-04 | 18 |
| 2026-03 | 20 |
| 2026-02 | 19 |
| 2026-01 | 20 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LOVECRAFTS GROUP LIMITED | 98 |
| HOBBYCRAFT TRADING LIMITED | 63 |
| TILSATEC LIMITED | 63 |
| WOOL WAREHOUSE DIRECT LIMITED | 57 |
| OVERSEAS TRADING LIMITED | 56 |
| GROVES OF THAME LIMITED | 55 |
| WOOL AND THE GANG LTD | 47 |
| HACHETTE PARTWORKS LIMITED | 41 |
| KING COLE LIMITED | 41 |
| BARKING WHOLESALE LIMITED | 28 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 44 |
| 0-1m | 37 |
| Other | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 388,469 |
| Iceland | 50,002 |
| Australia | 39,271 |
| Germany | 27,059 |
| Ireland | 19,118 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 109,108 | 279,361 | +170,253 |
| Iceland | 32,964 | 17,038 | -15,926 |
| Australia | 15,552 | 23,719 | +8,167 |
| Germany | 17,950 | 9,109 | -8,841 |
| Ireland | 16,337 | 2,781 | -13,556 |
| New Zealand | 7,356 | 11,313 | +3,957 |
| France | 13,620 | 2,110 | -11,510 |
| Japan | 12,502 | 1,089 | -11,413 |
| China | 5,858 | 4,753 | -1,105 |
| South Korea | 8,182 | 0 | -8,182 |
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) | 385,988 |
| Air transport | 137,949 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 127,063 |
| Other | 211 |
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) | 77,348 | 308,640 | +231,292 |
| Air transport | 103,259 | 34,690 | -68,569 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 92,081 | 34,982 | -57,099 |
| Other | 117 | 94 | -23 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 231,133 |
| Liverpool Docks | 87,744 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 63,265 |
| Middlesbrough | 50,002 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 39,987 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 51,914 | 179,219 | +127,305 |
| Liverpool Docks | 21,993 | 65,751 | +43,758 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 38,315 | 24,950 | -13,365 |
| Middlesbrough | 32,964 | 17,038 | -15,926 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 26,242 | 13,745 | -12,497 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,261 | 32,085 | +27,824 |
| Felixstowe | 6,305 | 22,400 | +16,095 |
| London Stansted Airport | 21,925 | 4,141 | -17,784 |
| ZLC | 20,614 | 2,013 | -18,601 |
| East Midlands Airport | 17,257 | 3,586 | -13,671 |
Quick facts
HS code: 520710
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cotton yarn containing 85% or more cotton by weight, packaged for retail sale. Ideal for crafting and small projects