Import/export HS code 520911: Plain weave heavy cotton fabric
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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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | 7,641,986 |
| India | 1,867,728 |
| Germany | 242,302 |
| Italy | 137,667 |
| China | 126,458 |
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 | 2,928,991 | 4,712,995 | +1,784,004 |
| India | 1,361,770 | 505,958 | -855,812 |
| Germany | 119,521 | 122,781 | +3,260 |
| Italy | 105,454 | 32,213 | -73,241 |
| China | 111,038 | 15,420 | -95,618 |
| Netherlands | 71,829 | 2,390 | -69,439 |
| United States | 63,068 | 4,585 | -58,483 |
| France | 11,278 | 42,799 | +31,521 |
| Spain | 29,455 | 1,997 | -27,458 |
| Belgium | 23,657 | 0 | -23,657 |
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 | 7,721,107 |
| India | 1,805,950 |
| Germany | 263,668 |
| Italy | 136,093 |
| China | 119,254 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 3,002,747 | 4,718,360 | +1,715,613 |
| India | 1,362,643 | 443,307 | -919,336 |
| Germany | 182,816 | 80,852 | -101,964 |
| Italy | 105,454 | 30,639 | -74,815 |
| China | 40,147 | 79,107 | +38,960 |
| United States | 63,068 | 3,549 | -59,519 |
| Belgium | 23,657 | 42,799 | +19,142 |
| Portugal | 0 | 41,290 | +41,290 |
| France | 14,562 | 19,171 | +4,609 |
| Spain | 29,455 | 1,997 | -27,458 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Northern Ireland | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Northern Ireland | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 9,599,186 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 358,527 |
| Air transport | 296,271 |
| Other | 41,732 |
| Road transport | 19,951 |
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) | 4,383,533 | 5,215,653 | +832,120 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 187,112 | 171,415 | -15,697 |
| Air transport | 216,285 | 79,986 | -136,299 |
| Other | 40,004 | 1,728 | -38,276 |
| Road transport | 0 | 19,951 | +19,951 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 5,228,813 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,644,605 |
| Belfast Port | 1,228,383 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 762,964 |
| Felixstowe | 585,475 |
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 | 3,175,314 | 2,053,499 | -1,121,815 |
| London Gateway Port | 208,235 | 1,436,370 | +1,228,135 |
| Belfast Port | 327,464 | 900,919 | +573,455 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 184,883 | 578,081 | +393,198 |
| Felixstowe | 416,504 | 168,971 | -247,533 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 152,034 | 57,548 | -94,486 |
| Eurotunnel | 74,694 | 70,596 | -4,098 |
| Immingham Docks | 82,378 | 9,552 | -72,826 |
| Dover | 42,977 | 46,921 | +3,944 |
| 499 | 0 | 52,351 | +52,351 |
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
|
14 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
8 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
2 |
|
Other professional, scientific and technical activities
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 6 |
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| M.& N.TEXTILES LIMITED | 119 |
| PREMIER TEXTILES LIMITED | 103 |
| J.D.MCDOUGALL,LIMITED | 50 |
| FRANCIS DINSMORE, LIMITED | 45 |
| JOHN COTTON GROUP LIMITED | 36 |
| J. & C. JOEL LIMITED | 33 |
| THE BRITISH MILLERAIN COMPANY LIMITED | 26 |
| LEES-NEWSOME LIMITED | 23 |
| BRODIE & MIDDLETON LIMITED | 23 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 19 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 282,407 |
| United States | 140,969 |
| Ireland | 49,240 |
| Canada | 42,922 |
| Belgium | 40,306 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 45,307 | 237,100 | +191,793 |
| United States | 73,992 | 66,977 | -7,015 |
| Ireland | 27,792 | 21,448 | -6,344 |
| Canada | 40,868 | 2,054 | -38,814 |
| Belgium | 35,803 | 4,503 | -31,300 |
| Netherlands | 26,270 | 3,795 | -22,475 |
| Sweden | 13,041 | 12,825 | -216 |
| China, Macao Special Administrative Region | 20,437 | 0 | -20,437 |
| Iceland | 8,188 | 9,918 | +1,730 |
| India | 0 | 13,632 | +13,632 |
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 | 35,360 |
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 | 22,471 | 12,889 | -9,582 |
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 | 521,224 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 151,164 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 76,174 |
| Other | 35,360 |
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 | 186,298 | 334,926 | +148,628 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 112,312 | 38,852 | -73,460 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 44,195 | 31,979 | -12,216 |
| Other | 22,471 | 12,889 | -9,582 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 282,547 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 102,724 |
| East Midlands Airport | 88,201 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 78,452 |
| Immingham Docks | 57,138 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 22,049 | 260,498 | +238,449 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 88,714 | 14,010 | -74,704 |
| East Midlands Airport | 68,311 | 19,890 | -48,421 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 66,895 | 11,557 | -55,338 |
| Immingham Docks | 41,720 | 15,418 | -26,302 |
| London Stansted Airport | 18,176 | 35,915 | +17,739 |
| 000 | 22,471 | 12,889 | -9,582 |
| Middlesbrough | 8,188 | 9,918 | +1,730 |
| Southampton | 0 | 17,382 | +17,382 |
| Manchester Airport | 10,867 | 2,750 | -8,117 |
Quick facts
HS code: 520911
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Simple, strong cotton fabric with a plain weave, perfect for everyday use