Import/export HS code 52081190: Various lightweight plain weave cotton fabrics
Plain weave cotton fabrics under 100 g/m², not for medical use. Great for everyday textiles
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 1,691,783 |
| Egypt | 1,670,820 |
| Pakistan | 1,546,104 |
| Czechia | 201,476 |
| Italy | 70,335 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 901,240 | 790,543 | -110,697 |
| Egypt | 790,328 | 880,492 | +90,164 |
| Pakistan | 941,213 | 604,891 | -336,322 |
| Czechia | 3,468 | 198,008 | +194,540 |
| Italy | 35,897 | 34,438 | -1,459 |
| Germany | 49,727 | 14,315 | -35,412 |
| United States | 26,921 | 32,348 | +5,427 |
| Belgium | 54,701 | 0 | -54,701 |
| China | 21,168 | 17,943 | -3,225 |
| Japan | 14,845 | 22,600 | +7,755 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 1,693,465 |
| Egypt | 1,670,820 |
| Pakistan | 1,562,034 |
| Czechia | 204,708 |
| Italy | 67,468 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 904,745 | 788,720 | -116,025 |
| Egypt | 790,328 | 880,492 | +90,164 |
| Pakistan | 944,873 | 617,161 | -327,712 |
| Czechia | 6,700 | 198,008 | +191,308 |
| Italy | 35,365 | 32,103 | -3,262 |
| Germany | 45,303 | 11,021 | -34,282 |
| Belgium | 52,230 | 0 | -52,230 |
| United States | 23,659 | 25,790 | +2,131 |
| China | 18,188 | 21,788 | +3,600 |
| Japan | 15,998 | 21,218 | +5,220 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 15 |
| Inner London - East | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 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) | 4,632,374 |
| Air transport | 716,267 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 176,989 |
| Other | 12,293 |
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) | 2,496,665 | 2,135,709 | -360,956 |
| Air transport | 244,322 | 471,945 | +227,623 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 142,201 | 34,788 | -107,413 |
| Other | 0 | 12,293 | +12,293 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 2,055,479 |
| Felixstowe | 1,582,700 |
| Southampton | 632,025 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 274,841 |
| Birmingham Airport | 230,571 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,087,493 | 967,986 | -119,507 |
| Felixstowe | 964,767 | 617,933 | -346,834 |
| Southampton | 412,379 | 219,646 | -192,733 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 132,006 | 142,835 | +10,829 |
| Birmingham Airport | 25,273 | 205,298 | +180,025 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 171,023 | +171,023 |
| East Midlands Airport | 57,689 | 68,039 | +10,350 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,212 | 82,260 | +79,048 |
| Dover | 60,576 | 14,297 | -46,279 |
| London Stansted Airport | 29,354 | 40,630 | +11,276 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 8 |
| Motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PREMIER TEXTILES LIMITED | 70 |
| LIBERTY RETAIL LIMITED | 56 |
| SCAPA UK LIMITED | 27 |
| EDDINGTONS LIMITED | 26 |
| JOHN COTTON GROUP LIMITED | 23 |
| ORAPI MAINTENANCE UK LIMITED | 23 |
| HOBBYCRAFT TRADING LIMITED | 22 |
| STARCHEM LIMITED | 20 |
| BAKER ROSS LIMITED | 17 |
| J.D.MCDOUGALL,LIMITED | 15 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 20 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 129,309 |
| Germany | 83,265 |
| Croatia | 53,932 |
| Switzerland | 39,820 |
| Spain | 31,375 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 108,935 | 20,374 | -88,561 |
| Germany | 39,411 | 43,854 | +4,443 |
| Croatia | 27,724 | 26,208 | -1,516 |
| Switzerland | 39,820 | 0 | -39,820 |
| Spain | 8,239 | 23,136 | +14,897 |
| France | 19,795 | 7,320 | -12,475 |
| Ireland | 14,305 | 12,761 | -1,544 |
| Netherlands | 21,353 | 5,630 | -15,723 |
| Japan | 12,480 | 14,471 | +1,991 |
| United States | 11,931 | 14,711 | +2,780 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 14,897 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 11,759 | 3,138 | -8,621 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 365,798 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 198,888 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 51,398 |
| Other | 14,897 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 251,822 | 113,976 | -137,846 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 111,835 | 87,053 | -24,782 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,352 | 24,046 | -3,306 |
| Other | 11,759 | 3,138 | -8,621 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 185,977 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 166,137 |
| ZLC | 113,721 |
| East Midlands Airport | 55,477 |
| Southampton | 29,499 |
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 | 110,935 | 75,042 | -35,893 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 127,776 | 38,361 | -89,415 |
| ZLC | 76,280 | 37,441 | -38,839 |
| East Midlands Airport | 26,964 | 28,513 | +1,549 |
| Southampton | 27,352 | 2,147 | -25,205 |
| London Stansted Airport | 19,146 | 9,661 | -9,485 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 15,118 | +15,118 |
| 000 | 11,759 | 3,138 | -8,621 |
| Holyhead | 900 | 4,098 | +3,198 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 4,668 | +4,668 |
Quick facts
HS code: 52081190
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Plain weave cotton fabrics under 100 g/m², not for medical use. Great for everyday textiles