Import/export HS code 520841: Plain weave cotton fabrics (printed)
Plain weave cotton fabrics, lightweight (under 100 g/m²), printed. Stylish and decorative
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 183,222 |
| United Arab Emirates | 168,531 |
| China | 45,621 |
| Switzerland | 25,068 |
| Denmark | 11,707 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 44,734 | 138,488 | +93,754 |
| United Arab Emirates | 115,007 | 53,524 | -61,483 |
| China | 34,009 | 11,612 | -22,397 |
| Switzerland | 19,393 | 5,675 | -13,718 |
| Denmark | 0 | 11,707 | +11,707 |
| Turkey | 0 | 3,217 | +3,217 |
| United States | 2,681 | 0 | -2,681 |
| Japan | 0 | 2,510 | +2,510 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Egypt | 271,928 |
| Italy | 62,883 |
| China | 45,621 |
| Switzerland | 22,112 |
| India | 14,388 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 93,222 | 178,706 | +85,484 |
| Italy | 49,820 | 13,063 | -36,757 |
| China | 34,009 | 11,612 | -22,397 |
| Switzerland | 19,393 | 2,719 | -16,674 |
| India | 2,681 | 11,707 | +9,026 |
| United States | 7,307 | 3,217 | -4,090 |
| Czechia | 6,247 | 3,199 | -3,048 |
| Hungary | 3,145 | 0 | -3,145 |
| Japan | 0 | 2,510 | +2,510 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Essex | 1 |
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 | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Central Scotland | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 217,780 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 173,426 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 51,351 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 148,687 | 69,093 | -79,594 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 27,398 | 146,028 | +118,630 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 39,739 | 11,612 | -28,127 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Glasgow Airport | 144,831 |
| Dover | 100,590 |
| Eurotunnel | 59,307 |
| Felixstowe | 37,943 |
| East Midlands Airport | 30,482 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow Airport | 93,605 | 51,226 | -42,379 |
| Dover | 20,172 | 80,418 | +60,246 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,404 | 53,903 | +48,499 |
| Felixstowe | 27,799 | 10,144 | -17,655 |
| East Midlands Airport | 25,603 | 4,879 | -20,724 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 15,106 | 0 | -15,106 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,901 | 7,177 | +276 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 8,392 | +8,392 |
| Thamesport | 7,898 | 0 | -7,898 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,176 | 5,811 | +4,635 |
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 | 8 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 3 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 4 |
| 2025-06 | 3 |
| 2025-05 | 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 | 7 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
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 Arab Emirates | 228,035 |
| United States | 19,548 |
| Ireland | 7,251 |
| France | 3,506 |
| Portugal | 2,720 |
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 Arab Emirates | 151,033 | 77,002 | -74,031 |
| United States | 7,203 | 12,345 | +5,142 |
| Ireland | 5,070 | 2,181 | -2,889 |
| France | 3,506 | 0 | -3,506 |
| Portugal | 0 | 2,720 | +2,720 |
| Italy | 0 | 1,647 | +1,647 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,500 | 0 | -1,500 |
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 | 260,701 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,506 |
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 | 164,806 | 95,895 | -68,911 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,506 | 0 | -3,506 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Newcastle Airport | 131,817 |
| Manchester Airport | 52,259 |
| Glasgow Airport | 20,725 |
| East Midlands Airport | 17,918 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,614 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Airport | 109,432 | 22,385 | -87,047 |
| Manchester Airport | 21,392 | 30,867 | +9,475 |
| Glasgow Airport | 7,104 | 13,621 | +6,517 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,203 | 10,715 | +3,512 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,125 | 11,489 | +5,364 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,070 | 5,171 | +101 |
| ZLC | 8,480 | 1,647 | -6,833 |
| Dover | 3,506 | 0 | -3,506 |
Quick facts
HS code: 520841
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Plain weave cotton fabrics, lightweight (under 100 g/m²), printed. Stylish and decorative