Import/export HS code 520921: Plain weave medium cotton fabric
Lightweight plain weave cotton fabric, soft and breathable for casual wear
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 371,078 |
| Pakistan | 278,596 |
| India | 225,358 |
| Japan | 94,313 |
| China | 60,528 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 179,696 | 191,382 | +11,686 |
| Pakistan | 206,223 | 72,373 | -133,850 |
| India | 115,260 | 110,098 | -5,162 |
| Japan | 0 | 94,313 | +94,313 |
| China | 22,754 | 37,774 | +15,020 |
| Netherlands | 32,781 | 22,981 | -9,800 |
| Belgium | 30,519 | 0 | -30,519 |
| United States | 15,529 | 11,903 | -3,626 |
| Spain | 13,702 | 2,443 | -11,259 |
| Turkey | 15,158 | 0 | -15,158 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 312,354 |
| Pakistan | 290,182 |
| India | 238,349 |
| Japan | 94,313 |
| China | 67,147 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 160,042 | 152,312 | -7,730 |
| Pakistan | 213,853 | 76,329 | -137,524 |
| India | 117,931 | 120,418 | +2,487 |
| Japan | 0 | 94,313 | +94,313 |
| China | 27,135 | 40,012 | +12,877 |
| Netherlands | 24,846 | 19,025 | -5,821 |
| France | 11,105 | 28,323 | +17,218 |
| Turkey | 29,908 | 0 | -29,908 |
| Switzerland | 16,545 | 11,706 | -4,839 |
| Spain | 16,266 | 2,443 | -13,823 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Lancashire | 3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| Northern Ireland | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 615,290 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 398,453 |
| Air transport | 157,461 |
| Road transport | 16,316 |
| Other | 12,722 |
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) | 330,448 | 284,842 | -45,606 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 253,733 | 144,720 | -109,013 |
| Air transport | 39,355 | 118,106 | +78,751 |
| Road transport | 14,078 | 2,238 | -11,840 |
| Other | 11,315 | 1,407 | -9,908 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 383,581 |
| Felixstowe | 180,427 |
| Eurotunnel | 156,090 |
| London Gateway Port | 103,477 |
| Dover | 72,262 |
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 | 221,382 | 162,199 | -59,183 |
| Felixstowe | 79,699 | 100,728 | +21,029 |
| Eurotunnel | 106,523 | 49,567 | -56,956 |
| London Gateway Port | 67,657 | 35,820 | -31,837 |
| Dover | 51,796 | 20,466 | -31,330 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,025 | 47,107 | +46,082 |
| Immingham Docks | 21,702 | 25,836 | +4,134 |
| Belfast Port | 22,637 | 9,494 | -13,143 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 29,560 | +29,560 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 6,993 | 18,706 | +11,713 |
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 | 13 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 9 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 1 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-12 | 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 | 16 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Malta | 86,166 |
| United States | 47,861 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 41,650 |
| Ireland | 32,949 |
| Germany | 22,439 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malta | 44,493 | 41,673 | -2,820 |
| United States | 27,024 | 20,837 | -6,187 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 31,174 | 10,476 | -20,698 |
| Ireland | 23,328 | 9,621 | -13,707 |
| Germany | 18,208 | 4,231 | -13,977 |
| Italy | 15,200 | 5,706 | -9,494 |
| Australia | 8,488 | 4,222 | -4,266 |
| Japan | 0 | 11,748 | +11,748 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,453 | 8,945 | +7,492 |
| Finland | 6,690 | 2,751 | -3,939 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Panama | 8,980 |
| China | 2,993 |
| Turkey | 2,364 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panama | 3,659 | 5,321 | +1,662 |
| China | 1,640 | 1,353 | -287 |
| Turkey | 1,634 | 730 | -904 |
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) | 172,181 |
| Air transport | 127,407 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 34,483 |
| Other | 14,337 |
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) | 105,869 | 66,312 | -39,557 |
| Air transport | 75,200 | 52,207 | -22,993 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,551 | 13,932 | -6,619 |
| Other | 6,933 | 7,404 | +471 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 149,541 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 57,871 |
| East Midlands Airport | 39,784 |
| Liverpool Docks | 19,135 |
| London Gateway Port | 16,910 |
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 | 85,125 | 64,416 | -20,709 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 41,002 | 16,869 | -24,133 |
| East Midlands Airport | 20,757 | 19,027 | -1,730 |
| Liverpool Docks | 15,127 | 4,008 | -11,119 |
| London Gateway Port | 15,854 | 1,056 | -14,798 |
| 000 | 6,933 | 7,404 | +471 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,063 | 11,633 | +10,570 |
| Southampton | 1,709 | 8,868 | +7,159 |
| London Stansted Airport | 9,196 | 1,167 | -8,029 |
| ZLC | 3,182 | 2,634 | -548 |
Quick facts
HS code: 520921
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Lightweight plain weave cotton fabric, soft and breathable for casual wear