Import/export HS code 520922: Twill weave medium cotton fabric
Medium-weight cotton fabric with a twill weave, suitable for shirts and dresses
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 | 156,882 |
| Germany | 101,884 |
| Turkey | 36,256 |
| Italy | 17,296 |
| France | 14,648 |
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 | 74,596 | 82,286 | +7,690 |
| Germany | 45,087 | 56,797 | +11,710 |
| Turkey | 0 | 36,256 | +36,256 |
| Italy | 10,413 | 6,883 | -3,530 |
| France | 13,365 | 1,283 | -12,082 |
| Netherlands | 10,447 | 0 | -10,447 |
| China | 4,559 | 4,686 | +127 |
| India | 6,903 | 0 | -6,903 |
| Belgium | 0 | 3,880 | +3,880 |
| Portugal | 0 | 1,933 | +1,933 |
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 | 163,848 |
| Germany | 103,668 |
| Turkey | 46,724 |
| Italy | 18,579 |
| China | 9,245 |
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 | 79,629 | 84,219 | +4,590 |
| Germany | 56,787 | 46,881 | -9,906 |
| Turkey | 7,079 | 39,645 | +32,566 |
| Italy | 10,413 | 8,166 | -2,247 |
| China | 4,559 | 4,686 | +127 |
| India | 6,903 | 0 | -6,903 |
| Spain | 0 | 4,494 | +4,494 |
| Belgium | 0 | 3,880 | +3,880 |
| France | 0 | 2,033 | +2,033 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +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) | 254,941 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 76,659 |
| Air transport | 27,774 |
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) | 123,950 | 130,991 | +7,041 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 30,665 | 45,994 | +15,329 |
| Air transport | 10,755 | 17,019 | +6,264 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 109,321 |
| Felixstowe | 55,478 |
| London Gateway Port | 47,561 |
| Thamesport | 28,972 |
| Eurotunnel | 23,296 |
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 | 27,035 | 82,286 | +55,251 |
| Felixstowe | 20,380 | 35,098 | +14,718 |
| London Gateway Port | 47,561 | 0 | -47,561 |
| Thamesport | 17,833 | 11,139 | -6,694 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,402 | 17,894 | +12,492 |
| Dover | 17,370 | 1,283 | -16,087 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 8,835 | 8,292 | -543 |
| Harwich | 7,345 | 8,182 | +837 |
| London | 0 | 11,203 | +11,203 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,097 | 6,958 | +4,861 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-05 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| J.D.MCDOUGALL,LIMITED | 22 |
| PREMIER TEXTILES LIMITED | 14 |
| J. & C. JOEL LIMITED | 11 |
| LEES-NEWSOME LIMITED | 10 |
| FOREST DIGITAL LIMITED | 8 |
| WHALEYS(BRADFORD)LIMITED | 5 |
| FIBRELINE LIMITED | 5 |
| CRAFT WOOL & THREAD CO LTD | 4 |
| WICKSTEAD GARGIULO LIMITED | 3 |
| BURBERRY LIMITED | 2 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 1 |
| 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 | 300,659 |
| Viet Nam | 16,679 |
| Ireland | 16,393 |
| Slovakia | 14,447 |
| Portugal | 13,427 |
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 | 151,992 | 148,667 | -3,325 |
| Viet Nam | 13,959 | 2,720 | -11,239 |
| Ireland | 5,276 | 11,117 | +5,841 |
| Slovakia | 13,545 | 902 | -12,643 |
| Portugal | 13,427 | 0 | -13,427 |
| Latvia | 7,028 | 4,704 | -2,324 |
| Denmark | 2,137 | 5,764 | +3,627 |
| Slovenia | 1,494 | 5,038 | +3,544 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,075 | 0 | -5,075 |
| Germany | 3,625 | 0 | -3,625 |
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 | 288,527 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 73,515 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 49,389 |
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 | 167,620 | 120,907 | -46,713 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,037 | 53,478 | +33,441 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 38,745 | 10,644 | -28,101 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 260,568 |
| Southampton | 58,820 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 46,361 |
| Birmingham Airport | 13,959 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,923 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 147,930 | 112,638 | -35,292 |
| Southampton | 11,278 | 47,542 | +36,264 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 36,619 | 9,742 | -26,877 |
| Birmingham Airport | 13,959 | 0 | -13,959 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,613 | 2,310 | -3,303 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,974 | 5,207 | +3,233 |
| ZLC | 3,757 | 2,138 | -1,619 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 3,626 | +3,626 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,146 | 0 | -3,146 |
| Dover | 1,200 | 902 | -298 |
Quick facts
HS code: 520922
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Medium-weight cotton fabric with a twill weave, suitable for shirts and dresses