Import/export HS code 520929: Various medium cotton woven fabrics
Other cotton fabrics, not plain or twill weave, for versatile applications
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 | 1,270,937 |
| Italy | 250,327 |
| United States | 104,626 |
| Germany | 92,234 |
| India | 61,697 |
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 | 750,870 | 520,067 | -230,803 |
| Italy | 49,253 | 201,074 | +151,821 |
| United States | 99,497 | 5,129 | -94,368 |
| Germany | 45,906 | 46,328 | +422 |
| India | 61,697 | 0 | -61,697 |
| Switzerland | 18,371 | 21,761 | +3,390 |
| Turkey | 10,770 | 21,851 | +11,081 |
| Spain | 14,433 | 10,203 | -4,230 |
| Austria | 13,366 | 8,504 | -4,862 |
| Belgium | 15,687 | 0 | -15,687 |
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 | 1,383,878 |
| Italy | 268,666 |
| Germany | 104,293 |
| India | 63,772 |
| Turkey | 33,505 |
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 | 854,651 | 529,227 | -325,424 |
| Italy | 59,483 | 209,183 | +149,700 |
| Germany | 41,717 | 62,576 | +20,859 |
| India | 62,575 | 1,197 | -61,378 |
| Turkey | 11,654 | 21,851 | +10,197 |
| Spain | 14,433 | 9,231 | -5,202 |
| Austria | 13,366 | 8,504 | -4,862 |
| Portugal | 7,984 | 8,293 | +309 |
| Switzerland | 14,787 | 0 | -14,787 |
| France | 8,110 | 5,204 | -2,906 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Lancashire | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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) | 1,451,292 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 300,883 |
| Air transport | 174,666 |
| Road transport | 16,994 |
| Other | 12,515 |
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) | 899,491 | 551,801 | -347,690 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 90,503 | 210,380 | +119,877 |
| Air transport | 110,063 | 64,603 | -45,460 |
| Road transport | 0 | 16,994 | +16,994 |
| Other | 0 | 12,515 | +12,515 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,330,798 |
| Eurotunnel | 163,265 |
| Dover | 75,519 |
| Birmingham Airport | 69,820 |
| Felixstowe | 45,657 |
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 | 802,630 | 528,168 | -274,462 |
| Eurotunnel | 25,992 | 137,273 | +111,281 |
| Dover | 28,673 | 46,846 | +18,173 |
| Birmingham Airport | 34,981 | 34,839 | -142 |
| Felixstowe | 45,657 | 0 | -45,657 |
| Manchester Airport | 33,651 | 10,855 | -22,796 |
| London Gateway Port | 31,600 | 7,385 | -24,215 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 24,188 | 12,872 | -11,316 |
| London | 16,253 | 17,513 | +1,260 |
| Thamesport | 12,157 | 16,248 | +4,091 |
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 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
| Other personal service activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PREMIER TEXTILES LIMITED | 59 |
| FRANCIS DINSMORE, LIMITED | 29 |
| M CHAPMAN & SONS (TEXTILES) LIMITED | 21 |
| GEORGE SMITH LIMITED | 20 |
| WHALEYS(BRADFORD)LIMITED | 19 |
| BOTHY THREADS LTD | 16 |
| HEIRLOOMS LIMITED | 13 |
| PAUL SMITH LIMITED | 10 |
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 9 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 8 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 187,480 |
| Australia | 123,784 |
| France | 100,700 |
| United Arab Emirates | 39,633 |
| Latvia | 18,728 |
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 | 72,117 | 115,363 | +43,246 |
| Australia | 79,357 | 44,427 | -34,930 |
| France | 81,489 | 19,211 | -62,278 |
| United Arab Emirates | 23,649 | 15,984 | -7,665 |
| Latvia | 9,910 | 8,818 | -1,092 |
| Sweden | 11,424 | 6,942 | -4,482 |
| China | 0 | 17,688 | +17,688 |
| Italy | 8,811 | 8,361 | -450 |
| Slovenia | 7,061 | 4,694 | -2,367 |
| Croatia | 4,906 | 3,273 | -1,633 |
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 | 248,751 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 224,838 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 107,502 |
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 | 140,054 | 108,697 | -31,357 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 112,651 | 112,187 | -464 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 59,638 | 47,864 | -11,774 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 134,896 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 100,457 |
| London Stansted Airport | 83,698 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 78,803 |
| Southampton | 66,066 |
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 Gateway Port | 83,598 | 51,298 | -32,300 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 53,845 | 46,612 | -7,233 |
| London Stansted Airport | 32,253 | 51,445 | +19,192 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 65,319 | 13,484 | -51,835 |
| Southampton | 5,177 | 60,889 | +55,712 |
| East Midlands Airport | 33,454 | 32,181 | -1,273 |
| Felixstowe | 22,430 | 0 | -22,430 |
| ZLC | 9,028 | 7,917 | -1,111 |
| Dover | 4,431 | 1,252 | -3,179 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 2,370 | +2,370 |
Quick facts
HS code: 520929
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other cotton fabrics, not plain or twill weave, for versatile applications