Import/export HS code 520932: Twill weave lightweight cotton fabric
Lightweight cotton fabric with a twill weave, perfect for delicate garments
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,116,638 |
| Italy | 340,580 |
| India | 223,188 |
| Turkey | 200,768 |
| Pakistan | 181,753 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 991,534 | 1,125,104 | +133,570 |
| Italy | 178,507 | 162,073 | -16,434 |
| India | 78,847 | 144,341 | +65,494 |
| Turkey | 115,282 | 85,486 | -29,796 |
| Pakistan | 139,767 | 41,986 | -97,781 |
| Netherlands | 48,906 | 54,669 | +5,763 |
| Portugal | 37,167 | 34,010 | -3,157 |
| Japan | 42,295 | 22,174 | -20,121 |
| China | 23,319 | 19,504 | -3,815 |
| France | 25,546 | 0 | -25,546 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,150,195 |
| Italy | 332,064 |
| Pakistan | 232,472 |
| India | 223,188 |
| Turkey | 219,608 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,002,789 | 1,147,406 | +144,617 |
| Italy | 179,384 | 152,680 | -26,704 |
| Pakistan | 157,691 | 74,781 | -82,910 |
| India | 78,847 | 144,341 | +65,494 |
| Turkey | 120,490 | 99,118 | -21,372 |
| Spain | 70,499 | 32,307 | -38,192 |
| Japan | 42,295 | 22,174 | -20,121 |
| China | 37,178 | 23,688 | -13,490 |
| Portugal | 20,624 | 1,215 | -19,409 |
| United States | 17,778 | 0 | -17,778 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 14 |
| Inner London - East | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
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 | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 9 | 5 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,247,559 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,214,548 |
| Other | 498,035 |
| Air transport | 397,501 |
| Road transport | 88,361 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 713,796 | 533,763 | -180,033 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 380,399 | 834,149 | +453,750 |
| Other | 447,663 | 50,372 | -397,291 |
| Air transport | 186,384 | 211,117 | +24,733 |
| Road transport | 3,706 | 84,655 | +80,949 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 558,664 |
| 000 | 498,035 |
| 499 | 452,601 |
| Felixstowe | 383,418 |
| Immingham Docks | 333,214 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 403,201 | 155,463 | -247,738 |
| 000 | 447,663 | 50,372 | -397,291 |
| 499 | 0 | 452,601 | +452,601 |
| Felixstowe | 184,826 | 198,592 | +13,766 |
| Immingham Docks | 123,963 | 209,251 | +85,288 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 125,437 | 117,355 | -8,082 |
| Thamesport | 117,942 | 111,261 | -6,681 |
| Southampton | 103,965 | 64,007 | -39,958 |
| Eurotunnel | 80,976 | 15,964 | -65,012 |
| London | 8,791 | 62,845 | +54,054 |
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
|
27 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
19 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
12 |
|
Manufacture of wearing apparel
|
10 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 7 |
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 13 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PARRY MURRAY & COMPANY LIMITED | 112 |
| FRANCIS DINSMORE, LIMITED | 66 |
| J.D.MCDOUGALL,LIMITED | 48 |
| HOLLAND & SHERRY LIMITED | 40 |
| P.& R.FABRICS LIMITED | 39 |
| J. & C. JOEL LIMITED | 38 |
| WHALEYS(BRADFORD)LIMITED | 24 |
| GERRIETS GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 22 |
| PAUL SMITH LIMITED | 14 |
| FOX BROTHERS & CO LTD | 13 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 38 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,071,723 |
| United States | 873,124 |
| Romania | 514,862 |
| China | 472,206 |
| Italy | 218,580 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 795,276 | 1,276,447 | +481,171 |
| United States | 466,220 | 406,904 | -59,316 |
| Romania | 501,965 | 12,897 | -489,068 |
| China | 450,927 | 21,279 | -429,648 |
| Italy | 73,623 | 144,957 | +71,334 |
| India | 6,630 | 197,398 | +190,768 |
| South Korea | 169,199 | 10,668 | -158,531 |
| France | 86,071 | 45,976 | -40,095 |
| Ireland | 60,632 | 61,590 | +958 |
| Spain | 79,256 | 13,451 | -65,805 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,033,001 |
| Air transport | 2,211,025 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 605,461 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,502,176 | 1,530,825 | +28,649 |
| Air transport | 1,147,817 | 1,063,208 | -84,609 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 454,334 | 151,127 | -303,207 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,990,616 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,208,276 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 883,699 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 720,756 |
| London Gateway Port | 275,050 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 760,729 | 1,229,887 | +469,158 |
| East Midlands Airport | 749,352 | 458,924 | -290,428 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 667,712 | 215,987 | -451,725 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 225,782 | 494,974 | +269,192 |
| London Gateway Port | 160,112 | 114,938 | -45,174 |
| Southampton | 194,924 | 17,175 | -177,749 |
| ZLC | 79,804 | 45,910 | -33,894 |
| Felixstowe | 95,030 | 6,545 | -88,485 |
| Manchester Airport | 47,138 | 40,096 | -7,042 |
| Holyhead | 37,180 | 31,246 | -5,934 |
Quick facts
HS code: 520932
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Lightweight cotton fabric with a twill weave, perfect for delicate garments