Import/export HS code 520912: Twill weave heavy cotton fabric
Durable cotton fabric with a twill weave, great for workwear and upholstery
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 | 2,709,055 |
| India | 590,376 |
| Germany | 190,488 |
| Italy | 45,185 |
| United States | 24,482 |
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 | 1,723,684 | 985,371 | -738,313 |
| India | 304,294 | 286,082 | -18,212 |
| Germany | 53,201 | 137,287 | +84,086 |
| Italy | 27,361 | 17,824 | -9,537 |
| United States | 0 | 24,482 | +24,482 |
| France | 12,465 | 3,127 | -9,338 |
| Oman | 0 | 12,150 | +12,150 |
| Netherlands | 9,223 | 1,511 | -7,712 |
| China | 4,823 | 4,595 | -228 |
| Poland | 7,593 | 0 | -7,593 |
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 | 2,760,841 |
| India | 590,376 |
| China | 138,891 |
| Germany | 75,516 |
| Italy | 51,037 |
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 | 1,753,818 | 1,007,023 | -746,795 |
| India | 304,294 | 286,082 | -18,212 |
| China | 6,616 | 132,275 | +125,659 |
| Germany | 49,336 | 26,180 | -23,156 |
| Italy | 32,152 | 18,885 | -13,267 |
| Spain | 1,288 | 8,053 | +6,765 |
| Belgium | 1,689 | 0 | -1,689 |
| France | 0 | 1,024 | +1,024 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 |
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 | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 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) | 3,320,298 |
| Other | 147,366 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 81,730 |
| Air transport | 79,321 |
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) | 2,035,500 | 1,284,798 | -750,702 |
| Other | 30,134 | 117,232 | +87,098 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 49,342 | 32,388 | -16,954 |
| Air transport | 34,217 | 45,104 | +10,887 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,289,454 |
| Felixstowe | 649,795 |
| London Gateway Port | 245,122 |
| 000 | 147,366 |
| Belfast Port | 96,904 |
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 | 1,510,194 | 779,260 | -730,934 |
| Felixstowe | 293,957 | 355,838 | +61,881 |
| London Gateway Port | 102,888 | 142,234 | +39,346 |
| 000 | 30,134 | 117,232 | +87,098 |
| Belfast Port | 96,904 | 0 | -96,904 |
| Dover | 31,733 | 11,190 | -20,543 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,706 | 28,577 | +22,871 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 24,064 | 960 | -23,104 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,430 | 16,927 | +9,497 |
| Thamesport | 19,272 | 918 | -18,354 |
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 | 8 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 1 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 51,115 |
| Portugal | 27,161 |
| Spain | 16,036 |
| Italy | 13,424 |
| Australia | 9,912 |
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 | 7,040 | 44,075 | +37,035 |
| Portugal | 0 | 27,161 | +27,161 |
| Spain | 0 | 16,036 | +16,036 |
| Italy | 13,424 | 0 | -13,424 |
| Australia | 1,925 | 7,987 | +6,062 |
| Poland | 4,070 | 4,480 | +410 |
| Ireland | 4,533 | 2,316 | -2,217 |
| Kenya | 1,332 | 2,768 | +1,436 |
| Belgium | 0 | 3,894 | +3,894 |
| Dominican Republic | 0 | 3,681 | +3,681 |
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) | 74,942 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 46,749 |
| Air transport | 32,226 |
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) | 22,021 | 52,921 | +30,900 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,965 | 37,784 | +28,819 |
| Air transport | 5,105 | 27,121 | +22,016 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 61,925 |
| Southampton | 38,804 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,919 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,140 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,273 |
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 | 17,488 | 44,437 | +26,949 |
| Southampton | 2,868 | 35,936 | +33,068 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,332 | 10,587 | +9,255 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 10,140 | +10,140 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,773 | 2,500 | -1,273 |
| Dover | 0 | 6,168 | +6,168 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,609 | 2,316 | -293 |
| ZLC | 0 | 3,894 | +3,894 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,563 | 1,848 | +285 |
| Holyhead | 3,049 | 0 | -3,049 |
Quick facts
HS code: 520912
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Durable cotton fabric with a twill weave, great for workwear and upholstery