Import/export HS code 520911: Plain weave heavy cotton fabric
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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 | 7,705,288 |
| India | 1,909,024 |
| Germany | 243,069 |
| China | 140,521 |
| Italy | 139,803 |
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 | 2,998,264 | 4,707,024 | +1,708,760 |
| India | 1,134,768 | 774,256 | -360,512 |
| Germany | 116,928 | 126,141 | +9,213 |
| China | 122,569 | 17,952 | -104,617 |
| Italy | 106,360 | 33,443 | -72,917 |
| France | 79,833 | 42,799 | -37,034 |
| Netherlands | 15,266 | 58,953 | +43,687 |
| United States | 61,669 | 8,256 | -53,413 |
| Spain | 30,674 | 1,997 | -28,677 |
| 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 | 7,785,474 |
| India | 1,849,518 |
| Germany | 321,628 |
| Italy | 152,535 |
| China | 132,252 |
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 | 3,073,085 | 4,712,389 | +1,639,304 |
| India | 1,137,913 | 711,605 | -426,308 |
| Germany | 180,774 | 140,854 | -39,920 |
| Italy | 120,666 | 31,869 | -88,797 |
| China | 47,748 | 84,504 | +36,756 |
| United States | 63,284 | 7,220 | -56,064 |
| Belgium | 23,657 | 42,799 | +19,142 |
| Portugal | 0 | 41,290 | +41,290 |
| Spain | 30,674 | 1,997 | -28,677 |
| France | 14,562 | 16,227 | +1,665 |
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 | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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) | 9,710,463 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 433,209 |
| Air transport | 310,782 |
| 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) | 4,187,031 | 5,523,432 | +1,336,401 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 254,277 | 178,932 | -75,345 |
| Air transport | 216,409 | 94,373 | -122,036 |
| 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 | 5,302,156 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,557,686 |
| Belfast Port | 1,132,945 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 864,520 |
| Felixstowe | 703,768 |
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 | 2,975,082 | 2,327,074 | -648,008 |
| London Gateway Port | 272,639 | 1,285,047 | +1,012,408 |
| Belfast Port | 137,134 | 995,811 | +858,677 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 286,439 | 578,081 | +291,642 |
| Felixstowe | 497,900 | 205,868 | -292,032 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 158,928 | 60,597 | -98,331 |
| Eurotunnel | 73,556 | 81,735 | +8,179 |
| Dover | 109,488 | 45,069 | -64,419 |
| Immingham Docks | 30,874 | 62,848 | +31,974 |
| 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 | 16 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 8 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| M.& N.TEXTILES LIMITED | 118 |
| PREMIER TEXTILES LIMITED | 102 |
| J.D.MCDOUGALL,LIMITED | 49 |
| FRANCIS DINSMORE, LIMITED | 44 |
| JOHN COTTON GROUP LIMITED | 36 |
| J. & C. JOEL LIMITED | 33 |
| THE BRITISH MILLERAIN COMPANY LIMITED | 25 |
| 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 | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 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 | 187,104 |
| United States | 155,371 |
| Ireland | 54,170 |
| Canada | 44,643 |
| Netherlands | 41,726 |
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 | 64,864 | 122,240 | +57,376 |
| United States | 86,937 | 68,434 | -18,503 |
| Ireland | 25,510 | 28,660 | +3,150 |
| Canada | 42,589 | 2,054 | -40,535 |
| Netherlands | 37,931 | 3,795 | -34,136 |
| Belgium | 35,803 | 4,503 | -31,300 |
| Sweden | 11,124 | 14,742 | +3,618 |
| Iceland | 11,813 | 9,918 | -1,895 |
| China, Macao Special Administrative Region | 20,437 | 0 | -20,437 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 15,423 | 0 | -15,423 |
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 |
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 |
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 | 440,480 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 157,699 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 93,884 |
| Other | 40,290 |
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 | 221,140 | 219,340 | -1,800 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 116,825 | 40,874 | -75,951 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 59,988 | 33,896 | -26,092 |
| Other | 22,211 | 18,079 | -4,132 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 167,391 |
| East Midlands Airport | 115,575 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 109,259 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 83,219 |
| Immingham Docks | 68,968 |
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 | 23,622 | 143,769 | +120,147 |
| East Midlands Airport | 88,088 | 27,487 | -60,601 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 95,249 | 14,010 | -81,239 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 73,063 | 10,156 | -62,907 |
| Immingham Docks | 51,633 | 17,335 | -34,298 |
| London Stansted Airport | 27,740 | 34,356 | +6,616 |
| 000 | 22,211 | 18,079 | -4,132 |
| Middlesbrough | 11,813 | 9,918 | -1,895 |
| Southampton | 0 | 17,382 | +17,382 |
| Manchester Airport | 8,627 | 2,240 | -6,387 |
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