Import/export HS code 520839: Various dyed cotton fabrics
Various dyed 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 | 38,423,144 |
| Turkey | 1,875,772 |
| China | 1,258,465 |
| Czechia | 982,795 |
| France | 707,460 |
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 | 19,328,227 | 19,094,917 | -233,310 |
| Turkey | 974,595 | 901,177 | -73,418 |
| China | 617,834 | 640,631 | +22,797 |
| Czechia | 262,679 | 720,116 | +457,437 |
| France | 642,430 | 65,030 | -577,400 |
| Pakistan | 375,341 | 295,791 | -79,550 |
| Germany | 419,676 | 221,282 | -198,394 |
| Italy | 215,779 | 284,249 | +68,470 |
| India | 204,489 | 137,347 | -67,142 |
| Switzerland | 90,762 | 92,151 | +1,389 |
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 | 38,996,508 |
| Turkey | 1,880,070 |
| China | 1,247,355 |
| Czechia | 1,020,639 |
| Pakistan | 671,132 |
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 | 19,920,202 | 19,076,306 | -843,896 |
| Turkey | 974,595 | 905,475 | -69,120 |
| China | 636,851 | 610,504 | -26,347 |
| Czechia | 262,679 | 757,960 | +495,281 |
| Pakistan | 375,341 | 295,791 | -79,550 |
| Germany | 438,977 | 211,952 | -227,025 |
| Italy | 213,826 | 277,510 | +63,684 |
| India | 207,007 | 196,041 | -10,966 |
| Switzerland | 65,817 | 46,048 | -19,769 |
| France | 53,003 | 45,125 | -7,878 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 19 |
| Inner London - East | 10 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 10 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Lancashire | 7 |
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 | 12 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Essex | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
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) | 36,109,195 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,745,083 |
| Air transport | 636,775 |
| Road transport | 240,042 |
| Other | 14,418 |
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) | 18,658,451 | 17,450,744 | -1,207,707 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,993,551 | 4,751,532 | +757,981 |
| Air transport | 462,554 | 174,221 | -288,333 |
| Road transport | 97,712 | 142,330 | +44,618 |
| Other | 14,388 | 30 | -14,358 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 24,341,184 |
| Dover | 8,090,596 |
| Thamesport | 6,675,860 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,222,597 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,395,135 |
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 | 13,100,371 | 11,240,813 | -1,859,558 |
| Dover | 3,744,148 | 4,346,448 | +602,300 |
| Thamesport | 2,965,795 | 3,710,065 | +744,270 |
| Eurotunnel | 977,908 | 1,244,689 | +266,781 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 786,494 | 608,641 | -177,853 |
| Southampton | 557,707 | 519,700 | -38,007 |
| Felixstowe | 414,854 | 318,779 | -96,075 |
| ZLC | 120,500 | 179,248 | +58,748 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 219,163 | 40,651 | -178,512 |
| London Gateway Port | 63,865 | 158,039 | +94,174 |
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 | 42 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 31 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 14 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 9 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-11 | 15 |
| 2025-10 | 27 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| J.BARBOUR & SONS,LIMITED | 77 |
| AMDA TRADING LIMITED | 77 |
| LEES-NEWSOME LIMITED | 68 |
| EXCELSIOR TEXTILES LIMITED | 65 |
| HILTON TEXTILES LIMITED | 59 |
| REDWOOD TTM LTD | 58 |
| SMD (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 51 |
| HUDDERSFIELD FINE WORSTEDS LIMITED | 47 |
| HEIRLOOMS LIMITED | 46 |
| ASHLEY WILDE GROUP LIMITED | 40 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 49 |
| 0-1m | 19 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Nigeria | 66,813,263 |
| Senegal | 3,861,050 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,933,265 |
| Oman | 1,679,977 |
| Mali | 942,473 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 33,787,476 | 33,025,787 | -761,689 |
| Senegal | 1,377,338 | 2,483,712 | +1,106,374 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,226,783 | 1,706,482 | +479,699 |
| Oman | 1,113,157 | 566,820 | -546,337 |
| Mali | 164,383 | 778,090 | +613,707 |
| France | 671,601 | 150,820 | -520,781 |
| Belgium | 428,414 | 80,420 | -347,994 |
| Netherlands | 99,923 | 369,010 | +269,087 |
| Guinea | 43,308 | 397,458 | +354,150 |
| Moldova | 100,510 | 120,702 | +20,192 |
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 | 73,447,267 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,302,487 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,060,166 |
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 | 37,468,903 | 35,978,364 | -1,490,539 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,057,831 | 3,244,656 | +2,186,825 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,020,469 | 1,039,697 | +19,228 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 72,897,600 |
| London | 3,025,775 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,711,288 |
| London Gateway Port | 943,846 |
| Poole | 288,245 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 37,104,712 | 35,792,888 | -1,311,824 |
| London | 596,772 | 2,429,003 | +1,832,231 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 947,906 | 763,382 | -184,524 |
| London Gateway Port | 165,815 | 778,031 | +612,216 |
| Poole | 288,245 | 0 | -288,245 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 225,534 | 24,983 | -200,551 |
| East Midlands Airport | 101,054 | 70,116 | -30,938 |
| Portsmouth | 8,910 | 150,074 | +141,164 |
| Holyhead | 15,338 | 38,640 | +23,302 |
| Immingham Docks | 21,800 | 29,376 | +7,576 |
Quick facts
HS code: 520839
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various dyed cotton fabrics not classified elsewhere. Versatile for multiple uses