Import/export HS code 520822: Plain weave cotton fabrics (100-200 g/m², bleached)
Plain weave cotton fabrics, medium weight (100-200 g/m²), bleached. Durable and clean look
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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 | 2,110,203 |
| Italy | 492,123 |
| India | 381,080 |
| Germany | 253,304 |
| China | 225,887 |
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 | 1,144,572 | 965,631 | -178,941 |
| Italy | 274,447 | 217,676 | -56,771 |
| India | 247,171 | 133,909 | -113,262 |
| Germany | 101,902 | 151,402 | +49,500 |
| China | 112,799 | 113,088 | +289 |
| Netherlands | 72,438 | 24,992 | -47,446 |
| Switzerland | 29,685 | 26,489 | -3,196 |
| France | 12,407 | 18,177 | +5,770 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 12,198 | 11,902 | -296 |
| Belgium | 17,039 | 6,463 | -10,576 |
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 | 2,142,738 |
| Italy | 488,388 |
| India | 384,868 |
| Germany | 268,401 |
| China | 236,867 |
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 | 1,174,804 | 967,934 | -206,870 |
| Italy | 261,501 | 226,887 | -34,614 |
| India | 248,202 | 136,666 | -111,536 |
| Germany | 125,243 | 143,158 | +17,915 |
| China | 100,378 | 136,489 | +36,111 |
| France | 33,101 | 24,611 | -8,490 |
| Switzerland | 24,270 | 14,450 | -9,820 |
| Turkey | 16,247 | 10,291 | -5,956 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 23,044 | +23,044 |
| Viet Nam | 8,775 | 10,938 | +2,163 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 16 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
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 | 14 | +5 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 2 | +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) | 2,784,541 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 697,635 |
| Air transport | 282,963 |
| Other | 19,151 |
| Road transport | 11,902 |
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) | 1,582,399 | 1,202,142 | -380,257 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 305,464 | 392,171 | +86,707 |
| Air transport | 157,014 | 125,949 | -31,065 |
| Other | 5,873 | 13,278 | +7,405 |
| Road transport | 0 | 11,902 | +11,902 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,526,218 |
| Felixstowe | 547,311 |
| London Gateway Port | 326,335 |
| Dover | 271,494 |
| London | 230,579 |
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 | 873,655 | 652,563 | -221,092 |
| Felixstowe | 320,702 | 226,609 | -94,093 |
| London Gateway Port | 130,883 | 195,452 | +64,569 |
| Dover | 174,426 | 97,068 | -77,358 |
| London | 91,786 | 138,793 | +47,007 |
| Immingham Docks | 66,874 | 103,913 | +37,039 |
| Belfast Port | 67,811 | 67,115 | -696 |
| Eurotunnel | 80,290 | 53,290 | -27,000 |
| East Midlands Airport | 34,223 | 46,918 | +12,695 |
| London Stansted Airport | 60,305 | 11,124 | -49,181 |
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
|
22 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
19 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
16 |
|
Manufacture of wearing apparel
|
5 |
|
Other professional, scientific and technical activities
|
5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 7 |
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PREMIER TEXTILES LIMITED | 69 |
| WHALEYS(BRADFORD)LIMITED | 42 |
| TURNBULL & ASSER LIMITED | 41 |
| ULSTER WEAVERS HOME LIMITED | 38 |
| J. & C. JOEL LIMITED | 34 |
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 34 |
| LEES-NEWSOME LIMITED | 32 |
| J.D.MCDOUGALL,LIMITED | 25 |
| EMMA WILLIS LIMITED | 24 |
| COMFY QUILTS 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 | 27 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 75,872 |
| China | 73,232 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 68,880 |
| Turkey | 50,847 |
| Portugal | 41,342 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 47,049 | 28,823 | -18,226 |
| China | 57,880 | 15,352 | -42,528 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 30,319 | 38,561 | +8,242 |
| Turkey | 34,284 | 16,563 | -17,721 |
| Portugal | 19,033 | 22,309 | +3,276 |
| United States | 10,241 | 24,971 | +14,730 |
| Viet Nam | 16,358 | 17,829 | +1,471 |
| India | 3,960 | 14,382 | +10,422 |
| Bangladesh | 16,033 | 970 | -15,063 |
| Italy | 11,694 | 3,503 | -8,191 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 86 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 57 | 29 | -28 |
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 | 211,827 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 158,620 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 153,182 |
| Other | 86 |
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 | 112,110 | 99,717 | -12,393 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 112,154 | 46,466 | -65,688 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 86,002 | 67,180 | -18,822 |
| Other | 57 | 29 | -28 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 99,780 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 96,202 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 79,459 |
| Holyhead | 62,083 |
| East Midlands Airport | 43,177 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 60,200 | 39,580 | -20,620 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 41,556 | 54,646 | +13,090 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 68,598 | 10,861 | -57,737 |
| Holyhead | 37,122 | 24,961 | -12,161 |
| East Midlands Airport | 26,480 | 16,697 | -9,783 |
| ZLC | 20,740 | 19,298 | -1,442 |
| Southampton | 23,662 | 11,589 | -12,073 |
| Manchester Airport | 22,261 | 7,716 | -14,545 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 16,011 | +16,011 |
| Dover | 4,280 | 5,195 | +915 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 520822
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Plain weave cotton fabrics, medium weight (100-200 g/m²), bleached. Durable and clean look