Import/export HS code 520812: Plain weave cotton fabrics (100-200 g/m²)
Plain weave cotton fabrics, medium weight (100-200 g/m²). Suitable for durable clothing and home textiles
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* 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 | 3,700,654 |
| India | 945,482 |
| Germany | 664,664 |
| Netherlands | 401,237 |
| China | 210,879 |
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 | 2,045,005 | 1,655,649 | -389,356 |
| India | 626,386 | 319,096 | -307,290 |
| Germany | 290,583 | 374,081 | +83,498 |
| Netherlands | 261,156 | 140,081 | -121,075 |
| China | 142,299 | 68,580 | -73,719 |
| France | 33,444 | 70,698 | +37,254 |
| Turkey | 84,797 | 14,315 | -70,482 |
| Indonesia | 82,009 | 0 | -82,009 |
| Italy | 35,346 | 36,062 | +716 |
| South Korea | 53,928 | 1,443 | -52,485 |
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 | 3,869,041 |
| India | 951,871 |
| Germany | 751,431 |
| Belgium | 219,838 |
| China | 216,810 |
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 | 2,122,614 | 1,746,427 | -376,187 |
| India | 632,775 | 319,096 | -313,679 |
| Germany | 378,122 | 373,309 | -4,813 |
| Belgium | 142,312 | 77,526 | -64,786 |
| China | 146,787 | 70,023 | -76,764 |
| Uzbekistan | 102,821 | 49,356 | -53,465 |
| Indonesia | 82,009 | 0 | -82,009 |
| France | 22,280 | 57,122 | +34,842 |
| Italy | 31,105 | 38,168 | +7,063 |
| Turkey | 40,087 | 16,511 | -23,576 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
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 | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 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) | 5,125,495 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 943,294 |
| Air transport | 366,555 |
| Other | 67,978 |
| Road transport | 34,629 |
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) | 3,045,539 | 2,079,956 | -965,583 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 410,588 | 532,706 | +122,118 |
| Air transport | 207,504 | 159,051 | -48,453 |
| Other | 67,978 | 0 | -67,978 |
| Road transport | 20,314 | 14,315 | -5,999 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,823,890 |
| Felixstowe | 1,415,302 |
| London Gateway Port | 814,926 |
| Immingham Docks | 359,614 |
| Dover | 312,954 |
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 | 1,762,736 | 1,061,154 | -701,582 |
| Felixstowe | 1,106,262 | 309,040 | -797,222 |
| London Gateway Port | 143,403 | 671,523 | +528,120 |
| Immingham Docks | 167,304 | 192,310 | +25,006 |
| Dover | 108,980 | 203,974 | +94,994 |
| Birmingham Airport | 60,133 | 95,409 | +35,276 |
| Eurotunnel | 68,204 | 25,669 | -42,535 |
| Luton Airport | 93,193 | 0 | -93,193 |
| 000 | 67,978 | 0 | -67,978 |
| Harwich | 19,825 | 43,167 | +23,342 |
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 | 19 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 11 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-12 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PREMIER TEXTILES LIMITED | 113 |
| M.& N.TEXTILES LIMITED | 85 |
| LEES-NEWSOME LIMITED | 50 |
| FRANCIS DINSMORE, LIMITED | 33 |
| J. & C. JOEL LIMITED | 32 |
| SCAPA UK LIMITED | 32 |
| J.D.MCDOUGALL,LIMITED | 28 |
| ULSTER WEAVERS HOME LIMITED | 26 |
| FABRICS & YARNS (MACCLESFIELD) LTD | 25 |
| GERRIETS GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 23 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 21 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 821,203 |
| United States | 304,809 |
| Netherlands | 174,495 |
| France | 113,405 |
| Romania | 77,490 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 810,864 | 10,339 | -800,525 |
| United States | 118,281 | 186,528 | +68,247 |
| Netherlands | 110,376 | 64,119 | -46,257 |
| France | 64,915 | 48,490 | -16,425 |
| Romania | 28,460 | 49,030 | +20,570 |
| Morocco | 32,963 | 19,068 | -13,895 |
| Germany | 5,112 | 17,864 | +12,752 |
| Kazakhstan | 18,811 | 0 | -18,811 |
| Belgium | 3,613 | 13,531 | +9,918 |
| Ireland | 3,501 | 10,847 | +7,346 |
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) | 1,127,610 |
| Air transport | 414,333 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 168,527 |
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) | 966,258 | 161,352 | -804,906 |
| Air transport | 169,123 | 245,210 | +76,087 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 110,474 | 58,053 | -52,421 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,079,599 |
| Immingham Docks | 167,283 |
| East Midlands Airport | 165,875 |
| London Stansted Airport | 161,298 |
| ZLC | 39,135 |
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 | 946,764 | 132,835 | -813,929 |
| Immingham Docks | 109,230 | 58,053 | -51,177 |
| East Midlands Airport | 99,098 | 66,777 | -32,321 |
| London Stansted Airport | 30,687 | 130,611 | +99,924 |
| ZLC | 20,519 | 18,616 | -1,903 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,382 | 21,690 | +11,308 |
| Portsmouth | 5,996 | 12,700 | +6,704 |
| Dover | 7,241 | 3,173 | -4,068 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,651 | 6,135 | +3,484 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 5,786 | 1,381 | -4,405 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 520812
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Plain weave cotton fabrics, medium weight (100-200 g/m²). Suitable for durable clothing and home textiles