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.
- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 5,075,010 |
| China | 729,109 |
| Italy | 499,656 |
| Pakistan | 441,661 |
| Japan | 403,010 |
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 | 2,145,306 | 2,929,704 | +784,398 |
| China | 407,354 | 321,755 | -85,599 |
| Italy | 319,174 | 180,482 | -138,692 |
| Pakistan | 367,040 | 74,621 | -292,419 |
| Japan | 107,939 | 295,071 | +187,132 |
| Switzerland | 243,330 | 97,371 | -145,959 |
| Germany | 28,147 | 275,820 | +247,673 |
| Spain | 165,980 | 132,547 | -33,433 |
| Turkey | 165,755 | 71,555 | -94,200 |
| Netherlands | 85,335 | 138,155 | +52,820 |
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 | 5,090,988 |
| China | 797,244 |
| Italy | 542,653 |
| Pakistan | 493,847 |
| Japan | 399,715 |
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 | 2,128,198 | 2,962,790 | +834,592 |
| China | 453,035 | 344,209 | -108,826 |
| Italy | 327,152 | 215,501 | -111,651 |
| Pakistan | 417,941 | 75,906 | -342,035 |
| Japan | 107,939 | 291,776 | +183,837 |
| Germany | 42,587 | 291,867 | +249,280 |
| Spain | 170,080 | 132,547 | -37,533 |
| Switzerland | 232,804 | 60,421 | -172,383 |
| Turkey | 178,158 | 72,629 | -105,529 |
| Netherlands | 13,725 | 120,368 | +106,643 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 16 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 |
| Lancashire | 8 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 |
| 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 | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 | 3 | -5 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 1 | -2 |
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) | 5,439,199 |
| Air transport | 1,926,591 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,167,737 |
| Road transport | 183,086 |
| 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) | 2,589,298 | 2,849,901 | +260,603 |
| Air transport | 764,232 | 1,162,359 | +398,127 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 589,677 | 578,060 | -11,617 |
| Road transport | 155,927 | 27,159 | -128,768 |
| 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 | 3,438,062 |
| Felixstowe | 1,153,791 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 913,421 |
| London Gateway Port | 671,825 |
| Dover | 468,277 |
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 | 1,410,738 | 2,027,324 | +616,586 |
| Felixstowe | 859,858 | 293,933 | -565,925 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 319,886 | 593,535 | +273,649 |
| London Gateway Port | 234,798 | 437,027 | +202,229 |
| Dover | 269,249 | 199,028 | -70,221 |
| Manchester Airport | 166,353 | 239,125 | +72,772 |
| Eurotunnel | 179,995 | 133,101 | -46,894 |
| London Stansted Airport | 103,626 | 150,924 | +47,298 |
| ZLC | 158,849 | 28,472 | -130,377 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 87,467 | 81,750 | -5,717 |
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
|
22 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
12 |
|
Manufacture of wearing apparel
|
6 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 18 |
| 2026-04 | 17 |
| 2026-03 | 24 |
| 2026-02 | 22 |
| 2026-01 | 17 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PARRY MURRAY & COMPANY LIMITED | 109 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 103 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 91 |
| FRYETT'S FABRICS LIMITED | 87 |
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 83 |
| SUSIE WATSON DESIGNS LTD | 76 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 56 |
| THE BRITISH MILLERAIN COMPANY LIMITED | 46 |
| MACKINTOSH LIMITED | 46 |
| ARISTA (U.K.) LIMITED | 40 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 44 |
| 0-1m | 24 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 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 | 392,988 |
| United States | 341,395 |
| France | 221,441 |
| Bangladesh | 207,598 |
| China | 207,228 |
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 | 204,933 | 188,055 | -16,878 |
| United States | 175,393 | 166,002 | -9,391 |
| France | 108,095 | 113,346 | +5,251 |
| Bangladesh | 19,715 | 187,883 | +168,168 |
| China | 126,730 | 80,498 | -46,232 |
| Portugal | 31,047 | 85,493 | +54,446 |
| Sweden | 68,987 | 32,011 | -36,976 |
| Indonesia | 68,003 | 11,044 | -56,959 |
| Romania | 46,967 | 31,693 | -15,274 |
| Japan | 50,453 | 17,045 | -33,408 |
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 | 1,442,865 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 788,064 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 326,129 |
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 | 706,196 | 736,669 | +30,473 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 360,066 | 427,998 | +67,932 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 239,984 | 86,145 | -153,839 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 629,820 |
| Manchester Airport | 441,159 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 413,710 |
| East Midlands Airport | 267,802 |
| London Stansted Airport | 164,796 |
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 | 282,494 | 347,326 | +64,832 |
| Manchester Airport | 291,896 | 149,263 | -142,633 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 165,461 | 248,249 | +82,788 |
| East Midlands Airport | 128,954 | 138,848 | +9,894 |
| London Stansted Airport | 72,875 | 91,921 | +19,046 |
| ZLC | 43,546 | 102,145 | +58,599 |
| Southampton | 86,433 | 38,608 | -47,825 |
| Dover | 60,868 | 62,014 | +1,146 |
| London Gateway Port | 73,176 | 25,518 | -47,658 |
| Liverpool Docks | 68,003 | 18,339 | -49,664 |
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