Import/export HS code 520859: Various yarn-dyed cotton fabrics
Various yarn-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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4,330,570 |
| Turkey | 1,759,757 |
| South Korea | 980,625 |
| China | 600,694 |
| Italy | 506,369 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,927,424 | 2,403,146 | +475,722 |
| Turkey | 976,347 | 783,410 | -192,937 |
| South Korea | 482,612 | 498,013 | +15,401 |
| China | 381,307 | 219,387 | -161,920 |
| Italy | 244,029 | 262,340 | +18,311 |
| United States | 205,074 | 178,090 | -26,984 |
| India | 143,703 | 161,690 | +17,987 |
| Pakistan | 89,275 | 89,675 | +400 |
| Japan | 48,938 | 100,033 | +51,095 |
| France | 66,384 | 64,475 | -1,909 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4,318,315 |
| Turkey | 1,784,251 |
| South Korea | 1,054,667 |
| China | 670,196 |
| Italy | 505,254 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,918,585 | 2,399,730 | +481,145 |
| Turkey | 979,018 | 805,233 | -173,785 |
| South Korea | 513,376 | 541,291 | +27,915 |
| China | 433,011 | 237,185 | -195,826 |
| Italy | 259,558 | 245,696 | -13,862 |
| India | 153,294 | 188,490 | +35,196 |
| Pakistan | 91,521 | 188,603 | +97,082 |
| United States | 167,722 | 101,544 | -66,178 |
| Japan | 48,938 | 115,740 | +66,802 |
| Austria | 25,642 | 57,487 | +31,845 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 39 |
| Inner London - East | 20 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 13 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 |
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 | 22 | 28 | +6 |
| Inner London - East | 8 | 15 | +7 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
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 | 4,077,576 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,689,728 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,970,620 |
| Road transport | 244,106 |
| Other | 4,418 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 2,439,393 | 1,638,183 | -801,210 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,296,235 | 2,393,493 | +1,097,258 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 964,196 | 1,006,424 | +42,228 |
| Road transport | 108,894 | 135,212 | +26,318 |
| Other | 4,403 | 15 | -4,388 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 2,408,672 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,242,294 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,173,359 |
| Southampton | 1,020,038 |
| Dover | 862,729 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 1,636,406 | 772,266 | -864,140 |
| Eurotunnel | 246,502 | 995,792 | +749,290 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 552,275 | 621,084 | +68,809 |
| Southampton | 590,421 | 429,617 | -160,804 |
| Dover | 279,334 | 583,395 | +304,061 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 370,239 | 357,263 | -12,976 |
| East Midlands Airport | 286,732 | 375,472 | +88,740 |
| Felixstowe | 211,685 | 333,427 | +121,742 |
| ZLC | 287,064 | 226,314 | -60,750 |
| London | 89,533 | 115,222 | +25,689 |
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
|
56 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
52 |
|
Manufacture of wearing apparel
|
19 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
17 |
|
Other professional, scientific and technical activities
|
9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 24 |
| 2026-04 | 26 |
| 2026-03 | 18 |
| 2026-02 | 20 |
| 2026-01 | 26 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| EUROPEAN QUILTING SUPPLIES LIMITED | 116 |
| AMDA TRADING LIMITED | 62 |
| SMD (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 58 |
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 58 |
| HILTON TEXTILES LIMITED | 52 |
| FRYETT'S FABRICS LIMITED | 49 |
| METRO TEXTILES CORNER LIMITED | 47 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 47 |
| EXCELSIOR TEXTILES LIMITED | 43 |
| HANTEX 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 | 67 |
| 0-1m | 35 |
| 54m+ | 26 |
| Other | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Romania | 2,567,618 |
| United States | 592,624 |
| Indonesia | 348,170 |
| Turkey | 179,255 |
| France | 110,201 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romania | 519,096 | 2,048,522 | +1,529,426 |
| United States | 359,868 | 232,756 | -127,112 |
| Indonesia | 62,545 | 285,625 | +223,080 |
| Turkey | 73,095 | 106,160 | +33,065 |
| France | 57,305 | 52,896 | -4,409 |
| Netherlands | 43,354 | 52,506 | +9,152 |
| Germany | 58,452 | 27,638 | -30,814 |
| United Arab Emirates | 78,752 | 6,908 | -71,844 |
| Azerbaijan | 25,299 | 24,073 | -1,226 |
| Spain | 23,481 | 12,478 | -11,003 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,061,842 |
| Air transport | 1,070,179 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 369,618 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 764,795 | 2,297,047 | +1,532,252 |
| Air transport | 607,708 | 462,471 | -145,237 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 101,599 | 268,019 | +166,420 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,539,365 |
| Dover | 1,501,129 |
| East Midlands Airport | 391,567 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 327,498 |
| ZLC | 260,673 |
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 | 581,819 | 957,546 | +375,727 |
| Dover | 174,050 | 1,327,079 | +1,153,029 |
| East Midlands Airport | 226,389 | 165,178 | -61,211 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 140,433 | 187,065 | +46,632 |
| ZLC | 229,210 | 31,463 | -197,747 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,146 | 248,808 | +237,662 |
| London Stansted Airport | 11,676 | 74,219 | +62,543 |
| Southampton | 61,185 | 0 | -61,185 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,659 | 14,305 | +8,646 |
| Felixstowe | 10,437 | 7,188 | -3,249 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 520859
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various yarn-dyed cotton fabrics not classified elsewhere. Versatile for multiple uses