Import/export HS code 520823: Bleached twill weave cotton fabrics
3 or 4-thread twill weave cotton fabrics, bleached. Durable and textured with a clean finish
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 78,366 |
| India | 45,922 |
| Italy | 21,224 |
| Portugal | 13,359 |
| France | 11,039 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 63,780 | 14,586 | -49,194 |
| India | 16,318 | 29,604 | +13,286 |
| Italy | 13,530 | 7,694 | -5,836 |
| Portugal | 0 | 13,359 | +13,359 |
| France | 0 | 11,039 | +11,039 |
| Belgium | 0 | 4,734 | +4,734 |
| Poland | 896 | 1,764 | +868 |
| Germany | 905 | 0 | -905 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 83,100 |
| India | 45,922 |
| Italy | 16,798 |
| Portugal | 13,359 |
| France | 11,039 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 63,780 | 19,320 | -44,460 |
| India | 16,318 | 29,604 | +13,286 |
| Italy | 13,530 | 3,268 | -10,262 |
| Portugal | 0 | 13,359 | +13,359 |
| France | 0 | 11,039 | +11,039 |
| Czechia | 0 | 4,426 | +4,426 |
| Poland | 1,801 | 1,764 | -37 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 |
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 - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 0 | 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) | 126,948 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 48,171 |
| Air transport | 3,090 |
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) | 80,994 | 45,954 | -35,040 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,435 | 33,736 | +19,301 |
| Air transport | 0 | 3,090 | +3,090 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 42,913 |
| London Gateway Port | 41,742 |
| Southampton | 29,604 |
| London | 25,892 |
| Dover | 14,782 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 42,913 | 0 | -42,913 |
| London Gateway Port | 37,185 | 4,557 | -32,628 |
| Southampton | 0 | 29,604 | +29,604 |
| London | 1,008 | 24,884 | +23,876 |
| Dover | 5,930 | 8,852 | +2,922 |
| Felixstowe | 905 | 10,029 | +9,124 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,592 | 0 | -6,592 |
| Thamesport | 896 | 1,764 | +868 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 1,730 | +1,730 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 1,360 | +1,360 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
1 |
|
Printing and reproduction of recorded media
|
1 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
1 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Australia | 8,254 |
| Germany | 6,127 |
| Ireland | 3,434 |
| United States | 991 |
| Slovakia | 912 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 2,075 | 6,179 | +4,104 |
| Germany | 6,127 | 0 | -6,127 |
| Ireland | 2,428 | 1,006 | -1,422 |
| United States | 0 | 991 | +991 |
| Slovakia | 912 | 0 | -912 |
| Czechia | 895 | 0 | -895 |
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) | 11,368 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,245 |
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) | 10,362 | 1,006 | -9,356 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,075 | 7,170 | +5,095 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 8,254 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,039 |
| Holyhead | 2,426 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,008 |
| Southampton | 991 |
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 | 2,075 | 6,179 | +4,104 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,039 | 0 | -7,039 |
| Holyhead | 1,420 | 1,006 | -414 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,008 | 0 | -1,008 |
| Southampton | 0 | 991 | +991 |
| Immingham Docks | 895 | 0 | -895 |
Quick facts
HS code: 520823
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: 3 or 4-thread twill weave cotton fabrics, bleached. Durable and textured with a clean finish