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 | 1,245,849 |
| Italy | 252,005 |
| United States | 104,626 |
| Germany | 88,362 |
| India | 53,243 |
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 | 693,483 | 552,366 | -141,117 |
| Italy | 46,982 | 205,023 | +158,041 |
| United States | 102,398 | 2,228 | -100,170 |
| Germany | 61,618 | 26,744 | -34,874 |
| India | 43,197 | 10,046 | -33,151 |
| Switzerland | 18,371 | 21,761 | +3,390 |
| Turkey | 9,610 | 21,851 | +12,241 |
| Spain | 17,436 | 7,200 | -10,236 |
| Austria | 11,860 | 8,504 | -3,356 |
| Portugal | 9,984 | 5,321 | -4,663 |
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 | 1,358,790 |
| Italy | 270,344 |
| Germany | 101,299 |
| India | 54,440 |
| Turkey | 32,345 |
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 | 797,264 | 561,526 | -235,738 |
| Italy | 57,212 | 213,132 | +155,920 |
| Germany | 58,307 | 42,992 | -15,315 |
| India | 43,197 | 11,243 | -31,954 |
| Turkey | 10,494 | 21,851 | +11,357 |
| Spain | 17,436 | 6,228 | -11,208 |
| Austria | 11,860 | 8,504 | -3,356 |
| Portugal | 9,984 | 6,293 | -3,691 |
| Switzerland | 14,787 | 0 | -14,787 |
| France | 11,011 | 2,303 | -8,708 |
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 | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| 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 | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| 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) | 1,411,705 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 304,648 |
| Air transport | 169,709 |
| 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) | 816,500 | 595,205 | -221,295 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 91,078 | 213,570 | +122,492 |
| Air transport | 120,433 | 49,276 | -71,157 |
| Road transport | 0 | 16,994 | +16,994 |
| Other | 12,488 | 27 | -12,461 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,313,219 |
| Eurotunnel | 172,840 |
| Dover | 74,227 |
| Birmingham Airport | 66,826 |
| Manchester Airport | 44,506 |
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 | 751,693 | 561,526 | -190,167 |
| Eurotunnel | 28,995 | 143,845 | +114,850 |
| Dover | 27,381 | 46,846 | +19,465 |
| Birmingham Airport | 39,110 | 27,716 | -11,394 |
| Manchester Airport | 34,710 | 9,796 | -24,914 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 31,333 | 5,727 | -25,606 |
| London | 14,277 | 16,131 | +1,854 |
| Thamesport | 12,157 | 16,248 | +4,091 |
| Felixstowe | 27,157 | 0 | -27,157 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,046 | 7,385 | -10,661 |
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 | 181,587 |
| Australia | 119,401 |
| France | 96,001 |
| United Arab Emirates | 39,633 |
| China | 17,688 |
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 | 71,994 | 109,593 | +37,599 |
| Australia | 65,255 | 54,146 | -11,109 |
| France | 78,937 | 17,064 | -61,873 |
| United Arab Emirates | 31,653 | 7,980 | -23,673 |
| China | 0 | 17,688 | +17,688 |
| Latvia | 10,806 | 6,714 | -4,092 |
| Italy | 8,811 | 8,361 | -450 |
| Sweden | 12,633 | 4,107 | -8,526 |
| Croatia | 5,967 | 2,212 | -3,755 |
| Slovenia | 2,278 | 4,694 | +2,416 |
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 | 237,517 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 219,009 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 96,478 |
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 | 127,441 | 110,076 | -17,365 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 111,361 | 107,648 | -3,713 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 57,831 | 38,647 | -19,184 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 152,943 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 91,752 |
| London Stansted Airport | 80,371 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 79,665 |
| 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 | 99,930 | 53,013 | -46,917 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 54,357 | 37,395 | -16,962 |
| London Stansted Airport | 28,169 | 52,202 | +24,033 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 64,478 | 15,187 | -49,291 |
| Southampton | 11,431 | 54,635 | +43,204 |
| East Midlands Airport | 31,659 | 30,205 | -1,454 |
| ZLC | 3,135 | 8,812 | +5,677 |
| Dover | 3,474 | 1,252 | -2,222 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 2,370 | +2,370 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 0 | 1,300 | +1,300 |
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