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
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 90,676 |
| India | 45,922 |
| Italy | 34,086 |
| Belgium | 4,734 |
| Poland | 2,660 |
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 | 76,090 | 14,586 | -61,504 |
| India | 16,318 | 29,604 | +13,286 |
| Italy | 26,392 | 7,694 | -18,698 |
| Belgium | 0 | 4,734 | +4,734 |
| Poland | 896 | 1,764 | +868 |
| Portugal | 0 | 2,580 | +2,580 |
| France | 0 | 2,431 | +2,431 |
| 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 | 95,410 |
| India | 45,922 |
| Italy | 29,660 |
| Czechia | 4,426 |
| Poland | 3,565 |
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 | 76,090 | 19,320 | -56,770 |
| India | 16,318 | 29,604 | +13,286 |
| Italy | 26,392 | 3,268 | -23,124 |
| Czechia | 0 | 4,426 | +4,426 |
| Poland | 1,801 | 1,764 | -37 |
| Portugal | 0 | 2,580 | +2,580 |
| France | 0 | 2,431 | +2,431 |
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) | 139,258 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 41,646 |
| 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) | 93,304 | 45,954 | -47,350 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 27,297 | 14,349 | -12,948 |
| 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 | 53,370 |
| London Gateway Port | 41,742 |
| Southampton | 29,604 |
| London | 19,367 |
| 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 | 53,370 | 0 | -53,370 |
| London Gateway Port | 37,185 | 4,557 | -32,628 |
| Southampton | 0 | 29,604 | +29,604 |
| London | 13,870 | 5,497 | -8,373 |
| Dover | 5,930 | 8,852 | +2,922 |
| Felixstowe | 2,758 | 10,029 | +7,271 |
| 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 | 10,775 |
| Germany | 6,127 |
| United States | 6,064 |
| Ireland | 4,377 |
| 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 | 4,237 | 6,538 | +2,301 |
| Germany | 6,127 | 0 | -6,127 |
| United States | 5,073 | 991 | -4,082 |
| Ireland | 3,371 | 1,006 | -2,365 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,658 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,311 |
| Air transport | 1,181 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,129 | 7,529 | -600 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,305 | 1,006 | -10,299 |
| Air transport | 1,181 | 0 | -1,181 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 10,430 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,039 |
| Felixstowe | 4,237 |
| Holyhead | 2,426 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,951 |
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 | 3,892 | 6,538 | +2,646 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,039 | 0 | -7,039 |
| Felixstowe | 4,237 | 0 | -4,237 |
| Holyhead | 1,420 | 1,006 | -414 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,951 | 0 | -1,951 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,181 | 0 | -1,181 |
| 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