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 | 7,359,314 |
| India | 1,930,913 |
| Germany | 192,125 |
| China | 128,469 |
| France | 122,632 |
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 | 3,062,568 | 4,296,746 | +1,234,178 |
| India | 974,142 | 956,771 | -17,371 |
| Germany | 115,141 | 76,984 | -38,157 |
| China | 110,968 | 17,501 | -93,467 |
| France | 79,833 | 42,799 | -37,034 |
| Italy | 104,380 | 11,928 | -92,452 |
| Netherlands | 15,266 | 58,953 | +43,687 |
| United States | 61,669 | 7,220 | -54,449 |
| Spain | 30,265 | 2,169 | -28,096 |
| 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 | 7,439,500 |
| India | 1,870,371 |
| Germany | 296,618 |
| Italy | 130,614 |
| China | 120,200 |
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 | 3,137,389 | 4,302,111 | +1,164,722 |
| India | 977,287 | 893,084 | -84,203 |
| Germany | 177,601 | 119,017 | -58,584 |
| Italy | 118,686 | 11,928 | -106,758 |
| China | 36,147 | 84,053 | +47,906 |
| United States | 63,284 | 7,220 | -56,064 |
| Belgium | 23,657 | 42,799 | +19,142 |
| Spain | 30,265 | 2,169 | -28,096 |
| France | 15,948 | 7,280 | -8,668 |
| Portugal | 0 | 22,917 | +22,917 |
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 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | 6 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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) | 9,366,399 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 397,688 |
| Air transport | 280,092 |
| Other | 40,191 |
| 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) | 4,089,881 | 5,276,518 | +1,186,637 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 248,834 | 148,854 | -99,980 |
| Air transport | 208,391 | 71,701 | -136,690 |
| Other | 38,549 | 1,642 | -36,907 |
| 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 | 5,267,500 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,416,946 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 923,853 |
| Belfast Port | 894,906 |
| Felixstowe | 792,061 |
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 | 2,549,773 | 2,717,727 | +167,954 |
| London Gateway Port | 502,182 | 914,764 | +412,582 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 345,772 | 578,081 | +232,309 |
| Belfast Port | 46,876 | 848,030 | +801,154 |
| Felixstowe | 619,835 | 172,226 | -447,609 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 157,249 | 41,661 | -115,588 |
| Eurotunnel | 82,940 | 67,015 | -15,925 |
| Dover | 109,488 | 28,904 | -80,584 |
| Immingham Docks | 30,874 | 59,639 | +28,765 |
| 000 | 38,549 | 1,642 | -36,907 |
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 | 15 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 8 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| M.& N.TEXTILES LIMITED | 114 |
| PREMIER TEXTILES LIMITED | 100 |
| J.D.MCDOUGALL,LIMITED | 45 |
| FRANCIS DINSMORE, LIMITED | 41 |
| JOHN COTTON GROUP LIMITED | 36 |
| J. & C. JOEL LIMITED | 32 |
| THE BRITISH MILLERAIN COMPANY LIMITED | 25 |
| BRODIE & MIDDLETON LIMITED | 22 |
| LEES-NEWSOME LIMITED | 22 |
| 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+ | 7 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 123,381 |
| France | 73,239 |
| Netherlands | 53,289 |
| Ireland | 52,543 |
| Canada | 46,490 |
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 | 63,535 | 59,846 | -3,689 |
| France | 61,709 | 11,530 | -50,179 |
| Netherlands | 49,494 | 3,795 | -45,699 |
| Ireland | 29,815 | 22,728 | -7,087 |
| Canada | 4,936 | 41,554 | +36,618 |
| Belgium | 32,062 | 5,097 | -26,965 |
| Iceland | 3,625 | 18,106 | +14,481 |
| China, Macao Special Administrative Region | 20,437 | 0 | -20,437 |
| Sweden | 7,131 | 12,590 | +5,459 |
| 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 | 42,872 |
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 | 26,304 | 16,568 | -9,736 |
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 | 299,294 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 155,895 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 96,155 |
| Other | 42,872 |
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 | 165,548 | 133,746 | -31,802 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 110,379 | 45,516 | -64,863 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 65,672 | 30,483 | -35,189 |
| Other | 26,304 | 16,568 | -9,736 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 121,490 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 104,820 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 76,596 |
| Immingham Docks | 74,386 |
| ZLC | 46,359 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 84,957 | 36,533 | -48,424 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 92,099 | 12,721 | -79,378 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 33,563 | 43,033 | +9,470 |
| Immingham Docks | 59,203 | 15,183 | -44,020 |
| ZLC | 19,496 | 26,863 | +7,367 |
| 000 | 26,304 | 16,568 | -9,736 |
| London Stansted Airport | 25,394 | 17,256 | -8,138 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,625 | 18,106 | +14,481 |
| Southampton | 0 | 17,382 | +17,382 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,138 | 8,729 | +6,591 |
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