Import/export HS code 520829: Various bleached cotton fabrics
Various bleached cotton fabrics not classified elsewhere. Versatile for multiple uses
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 18,254,517 |
| Pakistan | 3,286,518 |
| Italy | 545,116 |
| India | 531,763 |
| China | 296,738 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 6,696,374 | 11,558,143 | +4,861,769 |
| Pakistan | 1,529,844 | 1,756,674 | +226,830 |
| Italy | 319,961 | 225,155 | -94,806 |
| India | 291,051 | 240,712 | -50,339 |
| China | 190,668 | 106,070 | -84,598 |
| Switzerland | 39,322 | 48,713 | +9,391 |
| Germany | 25,305 | 45,882 | +20,577 |
| Turkey | 29,902 | 36,396 | +6,494 |
| Spain | 11,489 | 18,284 | +6,795 |
| Portugal | 0 | 29,196 | +29,196 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 18,261,389 |
| Pakistan | 3,313,617 |
| India | 546,163 |
| Italy | 504,617 |
| China | 299,440 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 6,702,154 | 11,559,235 | +4,857,081 |
| Pakistan | 1,529,844 | 1,783,773 | +253,929 |
| India | 295,584 | 250,579 | -45,005 |
| Italy | 309,946 | 194,671 | -115,275 |
| China | 190,668 | 108,772 | -81,896 |
| Germany | 27,616 | 45,882 | +18,266 |
| Turkey | 29,902 | 36,396 | +6,494 |
| Switzerland | 26,667 | 32,212 | +5,545 |
| Hungary | 16,670 | 35,746 | +19,076 |
| Spain | 11,489 | 18,284 | +6,795 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 13 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Devon | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Lincolnshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,903,491 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,954,217 |
| Air transport | 373,610 |
| Road transport | 32,927 |
| Other | 851 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,285,854 | 8,617,637 | +4,331,783 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,710,761 | 5,243,456 | +532,695 |
| Air transport | 134,796 | 238,814 | +104,018 |
| Road transport | 11,081 | 21,846 | +10,765 |
| Other | 544 | 307 | -237 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 8,014,290 |
| Thamesport | 5,935,726 |
| Dover | 3,868,990 |
| Felixstowe | 2,055,417 |
| Southampton | 1,513,563 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 3,145,111 | 4,869,179 | +1,724,068 |
| Thamesport | 2,749,300 | 3,186,426 | +437,126 |
| Dover | 814,375 | 3,054,615 | +2,240,240 |
| Felixstowe | 1,286,304 | 769,113 | -517,191 |
| Southampton | 514,509 | 999,054 | +484,545 |
| Eurotunnel | 231,471 | 685,202 | +453,731 |
| Liverpool Docks | 76,891 | 170,289 | +93,398 |
| London Gateway Port | 83,757 | 95,646 | +11,889 |
| Manchester Airport | 26,866 | 93,480 | +66,614 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 94,897 | 0 | -94,897 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
24 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
23 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
9 |
|
Manufacture of wearing apparel
|
5 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 8 |
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 12 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JOHN COTTON GROUP LIMITED | 54 |
| AMDA TRADING LIMITED | 54 |
| PREMIER TEXTILES LIMITED | 51 |
| WHALEYS(BRADFORD)LIMITED | 47 |
| HEIRLOOMS LIMITED | 41 |
| TURNBULL & ASSER LIMITED | 40 |
| PETER REED INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 34 |
| EMMA WILLIS LIMITED | 28 |
| EVERBUILD BUILDING PRODUCTS LIMITED | 20 |
| LEES-NEWSOME LIMITED | 18 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 25 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Senegal | 3,719,619 |
| Oman | 479,929 |
| United Arab Emirates | 327,373 |
| United States | 70,490 |
| Nigeria | 43,144 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senegal | 3,224,430 | 495,189 | -2,729,241 |
| Oman | 437,710 | 42,219 | -395,491 |
| United Arab Emirates | 199,982 | 127,391 | -72,591 |
| United States | 17,567 | 52,923 | +35,356 |
| Nigeria | 28,546 | 14,598 | -13,948 |
| Australia | 9,616 | 30,611 | +20,995 |
| Barbados | 15,119 | 24,598 | +9,479 |
| France | 13,405 | 20,636 | +7,231 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 4,956 | 16,925 | +11,969 |
| Italy | 12,392 | 3,873 | -8,519 |
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) | 4,059,610 |
| Air transport | 791,592 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 83,066 |
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) | 3,604,952 | 454,658 | -3,150,294 |
| Air transport | 382,124 | 409,468 | +27,344 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 34,273 | 48,793 | +14,520 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 2,780,611 |
| London Gateway Port | 807,049 |
| Manchester Airport | 583,377 |
| Thamesport | 398,936 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 67,634 |
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 | 2,544,244 | 236,367 | -2,307,877 |
| London Gateway Port | 636,538 | 170,511 | -466,027 |
| Manchester Airport | 281,250 | 302,127 | +20,877 |
| Thamesport | 398,936 | 0 | -398,936 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 25,825 | 41,809 | +15,984 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 27,267 | 40,159 | +12,892 |
| East Midlands Airport | 37,820 | 19,828 | -17,992 |
| Portsmouth | 17,193 | 27,548 | +10,355 |
| ZLC | 30,333 | 9,592 | -20,741 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,450 | 32,883 | +30,433 |
Quick facts
HS code: 520829
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various bleached cotton fabrics not classified elsewhere. Versatile for multiple uses