Import/export HS code 520831: Plain weave cotton fabrics (dyed)
Plain weave cotton fabrics, lightweight (under 100 g/m²), dyed. Vibrant and colorful
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 523,159 |
| Pakistan | 483,404 |
| China | 349,206 |
| Italy | 318,149 |
| Turkey | 79,599 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 329,476 | 193,683 | -135,793 |
| Pakistan | 250,239 | 233,165 | -17,074 |
| China | 178,497 | 170,709 | -7,788 |
| Italy | 136,846 | 181,303 | +44,457 |
| Turkey | 8,442 | 71,157 | +62,715 |
| Germany | 33,327 | 38,629 | +5,302 |
| France | 33,435 | 26,560 | -6,875 |
| Nepal | 12,046 | 6,057 | -5,989 |
| Thailand | 15,199 | 1,898 | -13,301 |
| Netherlands | 3,821 | 9,938 | +6,117 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 646,497 |
| Pakistan | 373,921 |
| China | 350,570 |
| Italy | 223,114 |
| Turkey | 89,400 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 333,023 | 313,474 | -19,549 |
| Pakistan | 250,239 | 123,682 | -126,557 |
| China | 177,502 | 173,068 | -4,434 |
| Italy | 84,977 | 138,137 | +53,160 |
| Turkey | 15,216 | 74,184 | +58,968 |
| Nepal | 13,177 | 6,057 | -7,120 |
| Thailand | 15,199 | 1,898 | -13,301 |
| Germany | 9,083 | 3,772 | -5,311 |
| United States | 5,339 | 5,438 | +99 |
| Israel | 8,121 | 0 | -8,121 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 22 |
| Inner London - East | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
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 | 15 | 14 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,328,180 |
| Air transport | 310,340 |
| Other | 225,798 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 131,387 |
| Road transport | 7,208 |
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) | 708,982 | 619,198 | -89,784 |
| Air transport | 143,734 | 166,606 | +22,872 |
| Other | 109,520 | 116,278 | +6,758 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 61,448 | 69,939 | +8,491 |
| Road transport | 7,208 | 0 | -7,208 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 593,370 |
| Felixstowe | 450,336 |
| 000 | 225,798 |
| London Gateway Port | 176,381 |
| London | 110,116 |
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 | 397,878 | 195,492 | -202,386 |
| Felixstowe | 239,619 | 210,717 | -28,902 |
| 000 | 109,520 | 116,278 | +6,758 |
| London Gateway Port | 50,994 | 125,387 | +74,393 |
| London | 22,725 | 87,391 | +64,666 |
| Manchester Airport | 44,069 | 39,071 | -4,998 |
| Birmingham Airport | 11,836 | 62,724 | +50,888 |
| East Midlands Airport | 44,429 | 19,651 | -24,778 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 27,402 | 22,961 | -4,441 |
| Dover | 19,111 | 21,962 | +2,851 |
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 | 32 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 10 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 12 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
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 | 28 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 113,209 |
| Germany | 75,816 |
| Singapore | 52,812 |
| France | 44,614 |
| Moldova | 31,025 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 84,281 | 28,928 | -55,353 |
| Germany | 0 | 75,816 | +75,816 |
| Singapore | 20,325 | 32,487 | +12,162 |
| France | 13,242 | 31,372 | +18,130 |
| Moldova | 20,798 | 10,227 | -10,571 |
| Switzerland | 19,922 | 8,389 | -11,533 |
| Italy | 7,458 | 8,478 | +1,020 |
| Portugal | 2,800 | 9,261 | +6,461 |
| Viet Nam | 7,729 | 1,945 | -5,784 |
| Morocco | 3,417 | 4,387 | +970 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 9,261 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 0 | 9,261 | +9,261 |
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 | 240,888 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 186,712 |
| Other | 9,261 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,757 |
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 | 151,404 | 89,484 | -61,920 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 54,327 | 132,385 | +78,058 |
| Other | 0 | 9,261 | +9,261 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,173 | 2,584 | +1,411 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 156,288 |
| East Midlands Airport | 144,325 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 76,938 |
| Dover | 25,287 |
| Manchester Airport | 11,892 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 40,117 | 116,171 | +76,054 |
| East Midlands Airport | 114,248 | 30,077 | -84,171 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 30,530 | 46,408 | +15,878 |
| Dover | 13,333 | 11,954 | -1,379 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 11,892 | +11,892 |
| 000 | 0 | 9,261 | +9,261 |
| ZLC | 4,005 | 1,107 | -2,898 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,621 | 0 | -2,621 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 2,588 | +2,588 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 2,584 | +2,584 |
Quick facts
HS code: 520831
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Plain weave cotton fabrics, lightweight (under 100 g/m²), dyed. Vibrant and colorful