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 | 219,612 |
| Germany | 183,860 |
| Turkey | 36,256 |
| Italy | 33,198 |
| Netherlands | 14,298 |
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 | 82,855 | 136,757 | +53,902 |
| Germany | 44,583 | 139,277 | +94,694 |
| Turkey | 35,098 | 1,158 | -33,940 |
| Italy | 9,311 | 23,887 | +14,576 |
| Netherlands | 10,447 | 3,851 | -6,596 |
| France | 8,332 | 1,283 | -7,049 |
| China | 9,245 | 0 | -9,245 |
| Portugal | 0 | 5,276 | +5,276 |
| Belgium | 0 | 5,159 | +5,159 |
| United States | 0 | 890 | +890 |
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 | 225,778 |
| Germany | 185,269 |
| Turkey | 50,010 |
| Italy | 34,481 |
| China | 10,185 |
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 | 82,855 | 142,923 | +60,068 |
| Germany | 59,729 | 125,540 | +65,811 |
| Turkey | 38,731 | 11,279 | -27,452 |
| Italy | 9,311 | 25,170 | +15,859 |
| China | 9,245 | 940 | -8,305 |
| Belgium | 0 | 5,159 | +5,159 |
| Spain | 0 | 4,494 | +4,494 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 |
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 | 0 | 4 | +4 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 1 | +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) | 332,541 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 152,918 |
| Air transport | 31,950 |
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) | 160,404 | 172,137 | +11,733 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 27,472 | 125,446 | +97,974 |
| Air transport | 11,995 | 19,955 | +7,960 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 172,051 |
| London | 63,289 |
| Felixstowe | 60,638 |
| London Gateway Port | 47,561 |
| Thamesport | 38,682 |
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 | 35,294 | 136,757 | +101,463 |
| London | 0 | 63,289 | +63,289 |
| Felixstowe | 48,575 | 12,063 | -36,512 |
| London Gateway Port | 47,561 | 0 | -47,561 |
| Thamesport | 17,833 | 20,849 | +3,016 |
| Dover | 17,370 | 18,287 | +917 |
| Harwich | 7,345 | 19,547 | +12,202 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,300 | 19,833 | +15,533 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 5,389 | 12,113 | +6,724 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 5 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
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 | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 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 | 307,373 |
| Ireland | 16,393 |
| Slovakia | 12,337 |
| Latvia | 11,844 |
| Slovenia | 10,583 |
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 | 157,566 | 149,807 | -7,759 |
| Ireland | 10,943 | 5,450 | -5,493 |
| Slovakia | 11,435 | 902 | -10,533 |
| Latvia | 6,080 | 5,764 | -316 |
| Slovenia | 3,970 | 6,613 | +2,643 |
| Denmark | 2,137 | 5,764 | +3,627 |
| Italy | 0 | 7,695 | +7,695 |
| Bahamas | 0 | 5,526 | +5,526 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,075 | 0 | -5,075 |
| Canada | 1,974 | 2,457 | +483 |
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 | 293,684 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 77,795 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 41,034 |
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 | 153,695 | 139,989 | -13,706 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,069 | 48,726 | +19,657 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 26,538 | 14,496 | -12,042 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 279,684 |
| Southampton | 58,820 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 37,989 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,203 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,181 |
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 | 147,964 | 131,720 | -16,244 |
| Southampton | 20,310 | 38,510 | +18,200 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 25,612 | 12,377 | -13,235 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,613 | 6,590 | +977 |
| 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 | 0 | 2,119 | +2,119 |
| Holyhead | 926 | 0 | -926 |
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