Import/export HS code 5209: Heavy cotton woven fabrics
Cotton fabrics with 85% or more cotton, weighing over 200g/m². Ideal for durable clothing and home textiles
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | 14,867,117 |
| India | 10,959,080 |
| Italy | 7,815,195 |
| Spain | 5,891,546 |
| Turkey | 5,067,828 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 7,727,638 | 7,139,479 | -588,159 |
| India | 5,110,016 | 5,849,064 | +739,048 |
| Italy | 4,520,588 | 3,294,607 | -1,225,981 |
| Spain | 3,004,157 | 2,887,389 | -116,768 |
| Turkey | 2,851,847 | 2,215,981 | -635,866 |
| Germany | 1,829,740 | 2,401,434 | +571,694 |
| France | 814,116 | 1,912,095 | +1,097,979 |
| China | 1,227,348 | 683,576 | -543,772 |
| Japan | 273,547 | 628,998 | +355,451 |
| Belgium | 492,679 | 398,068 | -94,611 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | 15,498,754 |
| India | 11,086,862 |
| Italy | 8,010,205 |
| Spain | 6,166,175 |
| Turkey | 5,351,566 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 8,167,777 | 7,330,977 | -836,800 |
| India | 5,253,764 | 5,833,098 | +579,334 |
| Italy | 3,806,905 | 4,203,300 | +396,395 |
| Spain | 3,149,214 | 3,016,961 | -132,253 |
| Turkey | 2,976,019 | 2,375,547 | -600,472 |
| Germany | 1,874,445 | 2,219,154 | +344,709 |
| China | 1,288,779 | 969,571 | -319,208 |
| United Kingdom | 821,657 | 232,337 | -589,320 |
| Japan | 270,708 | 628,270 | +357,562 |
| Belgium | 414,239 | 363,228 | -51,011 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 92 |
| Inner London - East | 27 |
| Greater Manchester | 26 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 26 |
| West Yorkshire | 23 |
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 | 67 | 66 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 19 | 18 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 19 | 24 | +5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 12 | 21 | +9 |
| West Yorkshire | 19 | 12 | -7 |
| Lancashire | 17 | 20 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 11 | 9 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 6 | 11 | +5 |
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) | 28,610,028 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,943,704 |
| Air transport | 6,946,941 |
| Road transport | 1,402,913 |
| Other | 1,265,920 |
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) | 14,569,660 | 14,040,368 | -529,292 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,143,445 | 9,800,259 | -343,186 |
| Air transport | 3,241,761 | 3,705,180 | +463,419 |
| Road transport | 532,823 | 870,090 | +337,267 |
| Other | 945,186 | 320,734 | -624,452 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 15,374,508 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,646,025 |
| Dover | 5,830,125 |
| Felixstowe | 4,633,561 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,767,694 |
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 | 8,571,356 | 6,803,152 | -1,768,204 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,911,207 | 3,734,818 | +823,611 |
| Dover | 3,319,157 | 2,510,968 | -808,189 |
| Felixstowe | 3,034,681 | 1,598,880 | -1,435,801 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,831,712 | 935,982 | -1,895,730 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,472,510 | 1,932,128 | +459,618 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,063,268 | 2,262,781 | +1,199,513 |
| London | 498,785 | 1,858,156 | +1,359,371 |
| Thamesport | 1,055,072 | 914,920 | -140,152 |
| ZLC | 566,009 | 890,104 | +324,095 |
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 | 144 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 136 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 49 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 39 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 15 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 87 |
| 2026-03 | 89 |
| 2026-02 | 77 |
| 2026-01 | 76 |
| 2025-12 | 63 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROMO LIMITED | 124 |
| PREMIER TEXTILES LIMITED | 123 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 123 |
| FRYETT'S FABRICS LIMITED | 123 |
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 121 |
| PARRY MURRAY & COMPANY LIMITED | 120 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 119 |
| M.& N.TEXTILES LIMITED | 119 |
| SMD (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 116 |
| SUSIE WATSON DESIGNS LTD | 104 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 199 |
| 0-1m | 83 |
| 54m+ | 61 |
| 15m-54m | 48 |
| Other | 23 |
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 | 6,672,112 |
| Italy | 4,884,957 |
| Germany | 4,584,248 |
| Netherlands | 2,890,704 |
| France | 2,436,365 |
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 | 3,109,583 | 3,562,529 | +452,946 |
| Italy | 1,903,328 | 2,981,629 | +1,078,301 |
| Germany | 2,146,894 | 2,437,354 | +290,460 |
| Netherlands | 1,552,231 | 1,338,473 | -213,758 |
| France | 1,273,086 | 1,163,279 | -109,807 |
| Morocco | 735,952 | 520,065 | -215,887 |
| China | 771,807 | 433,325 | -338,482 |
| Tunisia | 806,758 | 334,577 | -472,181 |
| Romania | 754,475 | 173,814 | -580,661 |
| Ireland | 308,309 | 469,184 | +160,875 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 40,290 |
| Panama | 8,980 |
| China | 2,993 |
| Turkey | 2,364 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 22,211 | 18,079 | -4,132 |
| Panama | 3,659 | 5,321 | +1,662 |
| China | 1,640 | 1,353 | -287 |
| Turkey | 1,634 | 730 | -904 |
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) | 20,024,610 |
| Air transport | 13,897,417 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,708,083 |
| Other | 55,710 |
| Road transport | 10,272 |
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) | 10,234,811 | 9,789,799 | -445,012 |
| Air transport | 6,815,280 | 7,082,137 | +266,857 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,521,741 | 2,186,342 | -335,399 |
| Other | 29,496 | 26,214 | -3,282 |
| Road transport | 10,272 | 0 | -10,272 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,238,556 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,546,323 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,321,606 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,984,627 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,555,961 |
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 | 7,875,963 | 7,362,593 | -513,370 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,443,150 | 2,103,173 | -339,977 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,547,070 | 1,774,536 | +227,466 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,349,725 | 1,634,902 | +285,177 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,005,652 | 1,550,309 | +544,657 |
| ZLC | 1,109,212 | 936,995 | -172,217 |
| London Gateway Port | 946,559 | 958,785 | +12,226 |
| Dover | 750,021 | 575,562 | -174,459 |
| Manchester Airport | 674,143 | 627,748 | -46,395 |
| Felixstowe | 749,222 | 234,954 | -514,268 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
- 520911 – Plain weave heavy cotton fabric
- 520912 – Twill weave heavy cotton fabric
- 520919 – Various heavy cotton woven fabrics
- 520921 – Plain weave medium cotton fabric
- 520922 – Twill weave medium cotton fabric
- 520929 – Various medium cotton woven fabrics
- 520931 – Plain weave lightweight cotton fabric
- 520932 – Twill weave lightweight cotton fabric
- 520939 – Various lightweight cotton woven fabrics
- 520941 – Plain weave denim fabric
- 520942 – Denim fabric
- 520943 – Various twill weave cotton fabrics
- 520949 – Various cotton woven fabrics
- 520951 – Plain weave mixed cotton fabric
- 520952 – Twill weave mixed cotton fabric
- 520959 – Various mixed cotton woven fabrics
Quick facts
HS code: 5209
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cotton fabrics with 85% or more cotton, weighing over 200g/m². Ideal for durable clothing and home textiles