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 | 13,358,092 |
| Pakistan | 2,929,153 |
| Italy | 524,833 |
| India | 501,485 |
| China | 267,290 |
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 | 5,634,455 | 7,723,637 | +2,089,182 |
| Pakistan | 1,540,421 | 1,388,732 | -151,689 |
| Italy | 336,326 | 188,507 | -147,819 |
| India | 267,713 | 233,772 | -33,941 |
| China | 185,887 | 81,403 | -104,484 |
| France | 133,172 | 2,576 | -130,596 |
| Switzerland | 30,200 | 57,124 | +26,924 |
| Germany | 18,408 | 46,368 | +27,960 |
| Turkey | 27,097 | 26,624 | -473 |
| Spain | 13,722 | 9,626 | -4,096 |
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 | 13,492,494 |
| Pakistan | 2,936,826 |
| India | 510,423 |
| Italy | 500,654 |
| China | 269,992 |
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 | 5,767,765 | 7,724,729 | +1,956,964 |
| Pakistan | 1,540,421 | 1,396,405 | -144,016 |
| India | 271,775 | 238,648 | -33,127 |
| Italy | 323,486 | 177,168 | -146,318 |
| China | 185,887 | 84,105 | -101,782 |
| Germany | 25,169 | 47,360 | +22,191 |
| Switzerland | 17,760 | 44,622 | +26,862 |
| Turkey | 27,097 | 26,624 | -473 |
| Hungary | 19,495 | 17,973 | -1,522 |
| Spain | 15,170 | 9,626 | -5,544 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 12 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Lincolnshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 9,530,352 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,106,490 |
| Air transport | 322,318 |
| Road transport | 27,436 |
| Other | 2,522 |
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) | 4,229,119 | 5,301,233 | +1,072,114 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,831,438 | 4,275,052 | +443,614 |
| Air transport | 128,936 | 193,382 | +64,446 |
| Road transport | 7,554 | 19,882 | +12,328 |
| Other | 2,324 | 198 | -2,126 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 6,397,825 |
| Thamesport | 4,519,878 |
| Dover | 2,518,567 |
| Felixstowe | 2,029,433 |
| Southampton | 1,193,652 |
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 | 3,011,141 | 3,386,684 | +375,543 |
| Thamesport | 1,883,069 | 2,636,809 | +753,740 |
| Dover | 864,547 | 1,654,020 | +789,473 |
| Felixstowe | 1,220,654 | 808,779 | -411,875 |
| Southampton | 530,723 | 662,929 | +132,206 |
| Eurotunnel | 260,770 | 246,121 | -14,649 |
| Liverpool Docks | 82,448 | 112,613 | +30,165 |
| London Gateway Port | 114,544 | 50,501 | -64,043 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 92,661 | 8,676 | -83,985 |
| Manchester Airport | 19,159 | 80,144 | +60,985 |
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 | 21 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 8 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JOHN COTTON GROUP LIMITED | 49 |
| AMDA TRADING LIMITED | 49 |
| WHALEYS(BRADFORD)LIMITED | 47 |
| PREMIER TEXTILES LIMITED | 46 |
| TURNBULL & ASSER LIMITED | 37 |
| HEIRLOOMS LIMITED | 36 |
| PETER REED INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 33 |
| EMMA WILLIS LIMITED | 27 |
| EVERBUILD BUILDING PRODUCTS LIMITED | 20 |
| LEES-NEWSOME LIMITED | 17 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 20 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | 4,020,660 |
| Oman | 665,134 |
| United Arab Emirates | 327,373 |
| Nigeria | 53,459 |
| United States | 52,201 |
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 | 2,554,918 | 1,465,742 | -1,089,176 |
| Oman | 622,915 | 42,219 | -580,696 |
| United Arab Emirates | 193,650 | 133,723 | -59,927 |
| Nigeria | 25,861 | 27,598 | +1,737 |
| United States | 12,979 | 39,222 | +26,243 |
| Barbados | 18,859 | 15,153 | -3,706 |
| France | 8,528 | 20,854 | +12,326 |
| Italy | 4,672 | 14,073 | +9,401 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 4,956 | 13,750 | +8,794 |
| Australia | 7,932 | 8,955 | +1,023 |
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) | 4,511,389 |
| Air transport | 772,870 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 73,664 |
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) | 3,400,554 | 1,110,835 | -2,289,719 |
| Air transport | 77,724 | 695,146 | +617,422 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 32,968 | 40,696 | +7,728 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 3,081,652 |
| London Gateway Port | 858,077 |
| Manchester Airport | 585,857 |
| Thamesport | 398,936 |
| Southampton | 124,006 |
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 | 2,155,982 | 925,670 | -1,230,312 |
| London Gateway Port | 709,545 | 148,532 | -561,013 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,480 | 583,377 | +580,897 |
| Thamesport | 398,936 | 0 | -398,936 |
| Southampton | 109,216 | 14,790 | -94,426 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 23,140 | 44,417 | +21,277 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 27,546 | 34,115 | +6,569 |
| East Midlands Airport | 34,577 | 16,361 | -18,216 |
| ZLC | 12,092 | 26,722 | +14,630 |
| Portsmouth | 20,933 | 15,153 | -5,780 |
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