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 | 2,582,642 |
| India | 622,833 |
| Germany | 186,467 |
| Italy | 43,653 |
| 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 | 1,645,827 | 936,815 | -709,012 |
| India | 316,640 | 306,193 | -10,447 |
| Germany | 87,134 | 99,333 | +12,199 |
| Italy | 31,447 | 12,206 | -19,241 |
| United States | 0 | 24,482 | +24,482 |
| France | 12,465 | 7,006 | -5,459 |
| Oman | 0 | 12,150 | +12,150 |
| China | 4,823 | 4,595 | -228 |
| Netherlands | 7,430 | 1,511 | -5,919 |
| 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 | 2,613,894 |
| India | 622,833 |
| China | 157,632 |
| Germany | 71,495 |
| Italy | 53,384 |
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 | 1,686,082 | 927,812 | -758,270 |
| India | 316,640 | 306,193 | -10,447 |
| China | 24,611 | 133,021 | +108,410 |
| Germany | 52,400 | 19,095 | -33,305 |
| Italy | 36,238 | 17,146 | -19,092 |
| Spain | 3,166 | 6,175 | +3,009 |
| 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 | 2 |
| 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 | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 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 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 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) | 3,229,037 |
| Other | 147,366 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 82,284 |
| Air transport | 72,605 |
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) | 1,978,275 | 1,250,762 | -727,513 |
| Other | 67,128 | 80,238 | +13,110 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 46,043 | 36,241 | -9,802 |
| Air transport | 29,380 | 43,225 | +13,845 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,216,927 |
| Felixstowe | 678,802 |
| London Gateway Port | 204,651 |
| 000 | 147,366 |
| Belfast Port | 76,981 |
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 | 1,486,969 | 729,958 | -757,011 |
| Felixstowe | 313,841 | 364,961 | +51,120 |
| London Gateway Port | 68,009 | 136,642 | +68,633 |
| 000 | 67,128 | 80,238 | +13,110 |
| Belfast Port | 76,981 | 0 | -76,981 |
| Dover | 30,227 | 15,043 | -15,184 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,823 | 28,577 | +23,754 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,430 | 16,927 | +9,497 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 21,949 | 0 | -21,949 |
| Thamesport | 20,190 | 0 | -20,190 |
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 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 4 |
| 2026-04 | 1 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 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 | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 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 | 51,115 |
| Portugal | 27,161 |
| Spain | 16,036 |
| Australia | 11,004 |
| Poland | 8,550 |
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 | 10,121 | 40,994 | +30,873 |
| Portugal | 0 | 27,161 | +27,161 |
| Spain | 0 | 16,036 | +16,036 |
| Australia | 958 | 10,046 | +9,088 |
| Poland | 4,070 | 4,480 | +410 |
| Italy | 7,735 | 0 | -7,735 |
| 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) | 69,253 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 44,824 |
| Air transport | 35,243 |
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) | 16,332 | 52,921 | +36,589 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,079 | 33,745 | +22,666 |
| Air transport | 5,105 | 30,138 | +25,033 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 56,236 |
| Southampton | 38,804 |
| London Stansted Airport | 13,157 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,919 |
| 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 | 11,799 | 44,437 | +32,638 |
| Southampton | 5,949 | 32,855 | +26,906 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 13,157 | +13,157 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,332 | 10,587 | +9,255 |
| 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 | 2,521 | 890 | -1,631 |
| 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