Import/export HS code 520931: Plain weave lightweight cotton fabric
Light and airy plain weave cotton fabric, ideal for summer clothing
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 3,709,220 |
| Pakistan | 733,097 |
| China | 665,351 |
| Italy | 463,948 |
| Switzerland | 393,767 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 1,765,644 | 1,943,576 | +177,932 |
| Pakistan | 635,787 | 97,310 | -538,477 |
| China | 396,593 | 268,758 | -127,835 |
| Italy | 337,607 | 126,341 | -211,266 |
| Switzerland | 251,886 | 141,881 | -110,005 |
| Japan | 45,220 | 267,854 | +222,634 |
| Spain | 163,861 | 125,733 | -38,128 |
| Turkey | 148,342 | 77,964 | -70,378 |
| Netherlands | 121,448 | 84,122 | -37,326 |
| Germany | 23,284 | 93,137 | +69,853 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 3,709,414 |
| Pakistan | 789,177 |
| China | 717,417 |
| Italy | 484,681 |
| Switzerland | 346,291 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 1,737,657 | 1,971,757 | +234,100 |
| Pakistan | 690,582 | 98,595 | -591,987 |
| China | 439,419 | 277,998 | -161,421 |
| Italy | 358,449 | 126,232 | -232,217 |
| Switzerland | 250,616 | 95,675 | -154,941 |
| Japan | 45,220 | 267,639 | +222,419 |
| Spain | 164,431 | 125,733 | -38,698 |
| Turkey | 182,117 | 77,964 | -104,153 |
| Germany | 30,677 | 143,417 | +112,740 |
| Netherlands | 12,867 | 62,393 | +49,526 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 17 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 |
| Lancashire | 7 |
| Inner London - East | 6 |
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 | 13 | 13 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 0 | -5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 3 | +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) | 4,411,383 |
| Air transport | 1,603,054 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,029,100 |
| Road transport | 213,940 |
| Other | 2,852 |
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) | 2,436,740 | 1,974,643 | -462,097 |
| Air transport | 718,055 | 884,999 | +166,944 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 621,946 | 407,154 | -214,792 |
| Road transport | 187,276 | 26,664 | -160,612 |
| Other | 2,852 | 0 | -2,852 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,517,954 |
| Felixstowe | 1,152,703 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 811,041 |
| London Gateway Port | 537,752 |
| Dover | 428,173 |
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 | 1,247,953 | 1,270,001 | +22,048 |
| Felixstowe | 898,792 | 253,911 | -644,881 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 300,122 | 510,919 | +210,797 |
| London Gateway Port | 193,608 | 344,144 | +150,536 |
| Dover | 293,205 | 134,968 | -158,237 |
| Manchester Airport | 169,235 | 147,050 | -22,185 |
| Eurotunnel | 177,222 | 131,994 | -45,228 |
| ZLC | 187,276 | 30,899 | -156,377 |
| London Stansted Airport | 91,784 | 75,273 | -16,511 |
| East Midlands Airport | 89,023 | 76,463 | -12,560 |
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 | 43 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 26 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 9 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 17 |
| 2025-11 | 24 |
| 2025-10 | 22 |
| 2025-09 | 22 |
| 2025-08 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PARRY MURRAY & COMPANY LIMITED | 104 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 98 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 86 |
| FRYETT'S FABRICS LIMITED | 83 |
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 80 |
| SUSIE WATSON DESIGNS LTD | 72 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 52 |
| MACKINTOSH LIMITED | 44 |
| THE BRITISH MILLERAIN COMPANY LIMITED | 41 |
| ARISTA (U.K.) LIMITED | 38 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 47 |
| 0-1m | 22 |
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 419,545 |
| United States | 288,564 |
| China | 204,152 |
| France | 200,055 |
| Indonesia | 159,777 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 135,430 | 284,115 | +148,685 |
| United States | 183,710 | 104,854 | -78,856 |
| China | 65,411 | 138,741 | +73,330 |
| France | 110,781 | 89,274 | -21,507 |
| Indonesia | 159,777 | 0 | -159,777 |
| Sweden | 92,536 | 19,532 | -73,004 |
| Portugal | 49,481 | 53,272 | +3,791 |
| Romania | 65,039 | 27,418 | -37,621 |
| Japan | 58,055 | 11,484 | -46,571 |
| Italy | 39,641 | 28,109 | -11,532 |
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 | 1,330,645 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 650,231 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 391,814 |
| Road transport | 10,183 |
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 | 669,602 | 661,043 | -8,559 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 412,647 | 237,584 | -175,063 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 272,916 | 118,898 | -154,018 |
| Road transport | 10,183 | 0 | -10,183 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 512,863 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 400,609 |
| Manchester Airport | 386,476 |
| East Midlands Airport | 265,555 |
| Southampton | 204,757 |
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 | 332,839 | 180,024 | -152,815 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 256,595 | 144,014 | -112,581 |
| Manchester Airport | 131,306 | 255,170 | +123,864 |
| East Midlands Airport | 164,733 | 100,822 | -63,911 |
| Southampton | 108,314 | 96,443 | -11,871 |
| ZLC | 62,597 | 90,635 | +28,038 |
| London Stansted Airport | 61,090 | 68,125 | +7,035 |
| Dover | 62,785 | 36,751 | -26,034 |
| London Gateway Port | 69,660 | 15,666 | -53,994 |
| Liverpool Docks | 71,666 | 2,838 | -68,828 |
Quick facts
HS code: 520931
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Light and airy plain weave cotton fabric, ideal for summer clothing