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 | 3,590,327 |
| India | 911,595 |
| Germany | 607,080 |
| Netherlands | 433,650 |
| China | 218,327 |
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 | 2,251,567 | 1,338,760 | -912,807 |
| India | 546,520 | 365,075 | -181,445 |
| Germany | 240,466 | 366,614 | +126,148 |
| Netherlands | 272,534 | 161,116 | -111,418 |
| China | 96,687 | 121,640 | +24,953 |
| Turkey | 38,648 | 66,610 | +27,962 |
| Indonesia | 82,009 | 0 | -82,009 |
| Italy | 34,518 | 30,346 | -4,172 |
| France | 36,333 | 28,219 | -8,114 |
| South Korea | 53,928 | 0 | -53,928 |
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 | 3,724,499 |
| India | 919,338 |
| Germany | 701,849 |
| Belgium | 249,647 |
| China | 222,815 |
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 | 2,327,054 | 1,397,445 | -929,609 |
| India | 554,263 | 365,075 | -189,188 |
| Germany | 342,657 | 359,192 | +16,535 |
| Belgium | 145,204 | 104,443 | -40,761 |
| China | 101,175 | 121,640 | +20,465 |
| Uzbekistan | 52,249 | 99,928 | +47,679 |
| Indonesia | 82,009 | 0 | -82,009 |
| Turkey | 46,241 | 17,245 | -28,996 |
| Italy | 30,277 | 32,452 | +2,175 |
| France | 20,012 | 27,341 | +7,329 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| 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 | 0 | -1 |
| 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) | 4,993,204 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 828,111 |
| Air transport | 384,406 |
| Other | 79,615 |
| Road transport | 40,775 |
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) | 3,089,295 | 1,903,909 | -1,185,386 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 362,937 | 465,174 | +102,237 |
| Air transport | 205,868 | 178,538 | -27,330 |
| Other | 79,615 | 0 | -79,615 |
| Road transport | 24,737 | 16,038 | -8,699 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,665,500 |
| Felixstowe | 1,496,244 |
| London Gateway Port | 782,472 |
| Immingham Docks | 315,006 |
| Dover | 276,453 |
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 | 1,724,837 | 940,663 | -784,174 |
| Felixstowe | 1,052,061 | 444,183 | -607,878 |
| London Gateway Port | 222,872 | 559,600 | +336,728 |
| Immingham Docks | 171,627 | 143,379 | -28,248 |
| Dover | 110,620 | 165,833 | +55,213 |
| Birmingham Airport | 37,154 | 113,590 | +76,436 |
| Luton Airport | 121,883 | 0 | -121,883 |
| Eurotunnel | 75,632 | 26,371 | -49,261 |
| 000 | 79,615 | 0 | -79,615 |
| Harwich | 19,860 | 34,394 | +14,534 |
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 | 12 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 9 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PREMIER TEXTILES LIMITED | 109 |
| M.& N.TEXTILES LIMITED | 83 |
| LEES-NEWSOME LIMITED | 47 |
| FRANCIS DINSMORE, LIMITED | 33 |
| SCAPA UK LIMITED | 32 |
| J. & C. JOEL LIMITED | 30 |
| J.D.MCDOUGALL,LIMITED | 26 |
| ULSTER WEAVERS HOME LIMITED | 25 |
| FABRICS & YARNS (MACCLESFIELD) LTD | 25 |
| GERRIETS GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 22 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 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 | 823,975 |
| Netherlands | 171,295 |
| United States | 163,675 |
| France | 90,965 |
| Romania | 76,070 |
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 | 813,636 | 10,339 | -803,297 |
| Netherlands | 108,835 | 62,460 | -46,375 |
| United States | 110,765 | 52,910 | -57,855 |
| France | 63,564 | 27,401 | -36,163 |
| Romania | 44,285 | 31,785 | -12,500 |
| Morocco | 26,967 | 10,736 | -16,231 |
| Germany | 9,300 | 12,680 | +3,380 |
| Japan | 20,417 | 1,254 | -19,163 |
| Kazakhstan | 18,811 | 0 | -18,811 |
| Belgium | 8,076 | 5,156 | -2,920 |
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) | 1,079,838 |
| Air transport | 300,893 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 170,666 |
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) | 983,651 | 96,187 | -887,464 |
| Air transport | 187,189 | 113,704 | -73,485 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 112,613 | 58,053 | -54,560 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,050,527 |
| Immingham Docks | 167,283 |
| East Midlands Airport | 152,221 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 46,835 |
| London Stansted Airport | 42,471 |
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 | 971,343 | 79,184 | -892,159 |
| Immingham Docks | 109,230 | 58,053 | -51,177 |
| East Midlands Airport | 93,195 | 59,026 | -34,169 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 30,747 | 16,088 | -14,659 |
| London Stansted Airport | 29,587 | 12,884 | -16,703 |
| ZLC | 20,966 | 20,761 | -205 |
| Dover | 6,051 | 4,363 | -1,688 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,382 | 4,945 | +563 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,139 | 0 | -6,139 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 5,996 | +5,996 |
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