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 | 4,742,979 |
| China | 743,088 |
| Pakistan | 585,516 |
| Italy | 494,282 |
| Japan | 393,045 |
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 | 2,060,750 | 2,682,229 | +621,479 |
| China | 407,580 | 335,508 | -72,072 |
| Pakistan | 458,619 | 126,897 | -331,722 |
| Italy | 318,160 | 176,122 | -142,038 |
| Japan | 86,599 | 306,446 | +219,847 |
| Switzerland | 211,783 | 136,385 | -75,398 |
| Spain | 176,802 | 146,462 | -30,340 |
| Germany | 27,175 | 271,149 | +243,974 |
| Netherlands | 90,068 | 146,412 | +56,344 |
| Turkey | 157,526 | 75,782 | -81,744 |
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 | 4,768,527 |
| China | 811,223 |
| Pakistan | 637,702 |
| Italy | 534,142 |
| Japan | 389,750 |
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 | 2,045,544 | 2,722,983 | +677,439 |
| China | 449,319 | 361,904 | -87,415 |
| Pakistan | 509,520 | 128,182 | -381,338 |
| Italy | 330,875 | 203,267 | -127,608 |
| Japan | 86,599 | 303,151 | +216,552 |
| Germany | 42,765 | 287,196 | +244,431 |
| Spain | 177,372 | 146,462 | -30,910 |
| Switzerland | 201,257 | 99,435 | -101,822 |
| Turkey | 179,502 | 76,856 | -102,646 |
| Netherlands | 11,755 | 124,683 | +112,928 |
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 |
| 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 | 14 | 12 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Lancashire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| 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) | 5,281,774 |
| Air transport | 1,922,184 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,191,224 |
| Road transport | 190,855 |
| 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) | 2,558,300 | 2,723,474 | +165,174 |
| Air transport | 760,051 | 1,162,133 | +402,082 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 601,793 | 589,431 | -12,362 |
| Road transport | 162,277 | 28,578 | -133,699 |
| 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 | 3,206,003 |
| Felixstowe | 1,215,347 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 942,903 |
| London Gateway Port | 663,438 |
| Dover | 459,761 |
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 | 1,382,753 | 1,823,250 | +440,497 |
| Felixstowe | 899,469 | 315,878 | -583,591 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 318,317 | 624,586 | +306,269 |
| London Gateway Port | 175,483 | 487,955 | +312,472 |
| Dover | 275,636 | 184,125 | -91,511 |
| Manchester Airport | 196,460 | 176,139 | -20,321 |
| Eurotunnel | 185,490 | 148,970 | -36,520 |
| London Stansted Airport | 103,279 | 153,423 | +50,144 |
| ZLC | 162,277 | 32,813 | -129,464 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 83,579 | 88,273 | +4,694 |
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 | 23 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 10 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 17 |
| 2026-03 | 24 |
| 2026-02 | 22 |
| 2026-01 | 17 |
| 2025-12 | 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 | 108 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 102 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 90 |
| FRYETT'S FABRICS LIMITED | 87 |
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 82 |
| SUSIE WATSON DESIGNS LTD | 75 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 55 |
| MACKINTOSH LIMITED | 46 |
| THE BRITISH MILLERAIN COMPANY LIMITED | 45 |
| 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 | 45 |
| 0-1m | 23 |
| 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 | 415,256 |
| United States | 346,950 |
| France | 223,220 |
| China | 208,466 |
| Bangladesh | 207,598 |
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 | 225,277 | 189,979 | -35,298 |
| United States | 177,931 | 169,019 | -8,912 |
| France | 120,655 | 102,565 | -18,090 |
| China | 126,764 | 81,702 | -45,062 |
| Bangladesh | 19,715 | 187,883 | +168,168 |
| Portugal | 35,332 | 82,156 | +46,824 |
| Sweden | 80,672 | 31,127 | -49,545 |
| Romania | 53,165 | 31,693 | -21,472 |
| Indonesia | 68,003 | 11,044 | -56,959 |
| 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 | 1,488,935 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 821,250 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 332,319 |
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 | 728,938 | 759,997 | +31,059 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 396,256 | 424,994 | +28,738 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 245,134 | 87,185 | -157,949 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 663,992 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 443,993 |
| Manchester Airport | 441,159 |
| East Midlands Airport | 274,214 |
| London Stansted Airport | 164,740 |
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 | 315,079 | 348,913 | +33,834 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 196,732 | 247,261 | +50,529 |
| Manchester Airport | 271,165 | 169,994 | -101,171 |
| East Midlands Airport | 138,240 | 135,974 | -2,266 |
| London Stansted Airport | 69,757 | 94,983 | +25,226 |
| ZLC | 49,580 | 105,542 | +55,962 |
| Southampton | 86,433 | 38,608 | -47,825 |
| Dover | 65,296 | 53,840 | -11,456 |
| London Gateway Port | 71,252 | 27,442 | -43,810 |
| Liverpool Docks | 71,666 | 17,436 | -54,230 |
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