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 | 485,533 |
| Pakistan | 451,074 |
| China | 325,824 |
| Italy | 297,872 |
| 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 | 332,410 | 153,123 | -179,287 |
| Pakistan | 217,909 | 233,165 | +15,256 |
| China | 173,445 | 152,379 | -21,066 |
| Italy | 150,026 | 147,846 | -2,180 |
| Turkey | 10,776 | 68,823 | +58,047 |
| France | 32,803 | 27,087 | -5,716 |
| Germany | 23,366 | 34,194 | +10,828 |
| Netherlands | 9,221 | 4,657 | -4,564 |
| United States | 6,402 | 6,868 | +466 |
| Thailand | 10,761 | 1,898 | -8,863 |
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 | 608,871 |
| Pakistan | 341,591 |
| China | 327,188 |
| Italy | 214,690 |
| 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 | 335,957 | 272,914 | -63,043 |
| Pakistan | 217,909 | 123,682 | -94,227 |
| China | 172,450 | 154,738 | -17,712 |
| Italy | 99,646 | 115,044 | +15,398 |
| Turkey | 18,899 | 70,501 | +51,602 |
| Thailand | 10,761 | 1,898 | -8,863 |
| United States | 5,339 | 5,438 | +99 |
| Israel | 8,121 | 0 | -8,121 |
| Germany | 3,508 | 3,772 | +264 |
| Nepal | 6,057 | 0 | -6,057 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 21 |
| Inner London - East | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| 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 | 14 | 13 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| 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) | 1,257,716 |
| Air transport | 286,022 |
| Other | 205,722 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 101,217 |
| 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) | 686,484 | 571,232 | -115,252 |
| Air transport | 160,839 | 125,183 | -35,656 |
| Other | 110,452 | 95,270 | -15,182 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 34,569 | 66,648 | +32,079 |
| 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 | 559,063 |
| Felixstowe | 410,867 |
| 000 | 205,722 |
| London Gateway Port | 163,979 |
| 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 | 381,252 | 177,811 | -203,441 |
| Felixstowe | 219,651 | 191,216 | -28,435 |
| 000 | 110,452 | 95,270 | -15,182 |
| London Gateway Port | 30,925 | 133,054 | +102,129 |
| London | 39,827 | 70,289 | +30,462 |
| Birmingham Airport | 23,429 | 52,533 | +29,104 |
| Manchester Airport | 47,374 | 20,741 | -26,633 |
| East Midlands Airport | 47,449 | 10,982 | -36,467 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 22,356 | 22,961 | +605 |
| Dover | 17,898 | 21,005 | +3,107 |
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
|
31 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
15 |
|
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 | 27 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 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 | 109,088 |
| Germany | 75,816 |
| France | 44,614 |
| Singapore | 43,072 |
| 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 | 87,805 | 21,283 | -66,522 |
| Germany | 0 | 75,816 | +75,816 |
| France | 37,693 | 6,921 | -30,772 |
| Singapore | 10,585 | 32,487 | +21,902 |
| Moldova | 22,599 | 8,426 | -14,173 |
| Switzerland | 19,562 | 0 | -19,562 |
| Italy | 6,042 | 9,540 | +3,498 |
| Portugal | 12,061 | 0 | -12,061 |
| Viet Nam | 7,729 | 2,835 | -4,894 |
| Slovakia | 4,509 | 2,822 | -1,687 |
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 | 9,261 | 0 | -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 | 211,424 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 185,835 |
| 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 | 140,773 | 70,651 | -70,122 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 81,037 | 104,798 | +23,761 |
| Other | 9,261 | 0 | -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 | 124,857 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 68,960 |
| 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 | 66,369 | 89,919 | +23,550 |
| East Midlands Airport | 115,407 | 9,450 | -105,957 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 20,758 | 48,202 | +27,444 |
| Dover | 14,668 | 10,619 | -4,049 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 11,892 | +11,892 |
| 000 | 9,261 | 0 | -9,261 |
| ZLC | 1,987 | 1,107 | -880 |
| 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