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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,248,703 |
| Italy | 418,390 |
| Pakistan | 245,823 |
| India | 231,186 |
| Turkey | 225,185 |
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 | 1,072,605 | 1,176,098 | +103,493 |
| Italy | 232,694 | 185,696 | -46,998 |
| Pakistan | 203,837 | 41,986 | -161,851 |
| India | 83,455 | 147,731 | +64,276 |
| Turkey | 138,591 | 86,594 | -51,997 |
| Netherlands | 138,517 | 54,669 | -83,848 |
| Portugal | 26,545 | 47,769 | +21,224 |
| France | 71,081 | 1,196 | -69,885 |
| Japan | 42,295 | 22,174 | -20,121 |
| China | 35,705 | 19,504 | -16,201 |
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 | 2,411,229 |
| Italy | 404,869 |
| Pakistan | 297,811 |
| Turkey | 247,345 |
| India | 231,186 |
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 | 1,215,658 | 1,195,571 | -20,087 |
| Italy | 231,134 | 173,735 | -57,399 |
| Pakistan | 209,271 | 88,540 | -120,731 |
| Turkey | 145,006 | 102,339 | -42,667 |
| India | 83,455 | 147,731 | +64,276 |
| Spain | 72,057 | 34,219 | -37,838 |
| China | 58,508 | 23,688 | -34,820 |
| Japan | 42,295 | 22,174 | -20,121 |
| Portugal | 22,492 | 1,215 | -21,277 |
| United States | 19,805 | 0 | -19,805 |
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 |
| Essex | 3 |
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 | 10 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,424,504 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,346,192 |
| Other | 631,339 |
| Air transport | 427,446 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 625,367 | 799,137 | +173,770 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 731,675 | 614,517 | -117,158 |
| Other | 544,082 | 87,257 | -456,825 |
| Air transport | 207,488 | 219,958 | +12,470 |
| 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 | 633,714 |
| 000 | 631,339 |
| Immingham Docks | 414,127 |
| Felixstowe | 412,598 |
| 499 | 402,829 |
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 | 413,501 | 220,213 | -193,288 |
| 000 | 544,082 | 87,257 | -456,825 |
| Immingham Docks | 201,668 | 212,459 | +10,791 |
| Felixstowe | 261,311 | 151,287 | -110,024 |
| 499 | 0 | 402,829 | +402,829 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 128,899 | 124,892 | -4,007 |
| Thamesport | 125,941 | 122,177 | -3,764 |
| Southampton | 156,424 | 64,007 | -92,417 |
| Eurotunnel | 47,929 | 72,885 | +24,956 |
| London | 45,369 | 64,041 | +18,672 |
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 | 26 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 19 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 12 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 11 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 13 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-12 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PARRY MURRAY & COMPANY LIMITED | 111 |
| FRANCIS DINSMORE, LIMITED | 66 |
| J.D.MCDOUGALL,LIMITED | 47 |
| HOLLAND & SHERRY LIMITED | 39 |
| P.& R.FABRICS LIMITED | 39 |
| J. & C. JOEL LIMITED | 38 |
| WHALEYS(BRADFORD)LIMITED | 23 |
| GERRIETS GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 21 |
| PAUL SMITH LIMITED | 13 |
| 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 | 39 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 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 | 2,139,227 |
| United States | 879,738 |
| Romania | 663,010 |
| China | 589,963 |
| Italy | 210,071 |
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 | 772,276 | 1,366,951 | +594,675 |
| United States | 423,195 | 456,543 | +33,348 |
| Romania | 578,568 | 84,442 | -494,126 |
| China | 426,917 | 163,046 | -263,871 |
| Italy | 74,046 | 136,025 | +61,979 |
| India | 7,836 | 196,007 | +188,171 |
| South Korea | 169,468 | 12,901 | -156,567 |
| France | 100,877 | 49,828 | -51,049 |
| Ireland | 67,936 | 61,535 | -6,401 |
| Spain | 112,172 | 9,246 | -102,926 |
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) | 3,272,421 |
| Air transport | 2,243,138 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 740,132 |
| Road transport | 999 |
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) | 1,529,494 | 1,742,927 | +213,433 |
| Air transport | 1,155,563 | 1,087,575 | -67,988 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 456,418 | 283,714 | -172,704 |
| Road transport | 999 | 0 | -999 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,053,625 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,294,704 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,051,380 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 653,127 |
| London Gateway Port | 277,151 |
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 | 732,798 | 1,320,827 | +588,029 |
| East Midlands Airport | 751,138 | 543,566 | -207,572 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 727,256 | 324,124 | -403,132 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 219,429 | 433,698 | +214,269 |
| London Gateway Port | 26,019 | 251,132 | +225,113 |
| Felixstowe | 210,790 | 6,545 | -204,245 |
| Southampton | 190,930 | 19,856 | -171,074 |
| ZLC | 78,784 | 47,926 | -30,858 |
| Manchester Airport | 47,138 | 40,096 | -7,042 |
| Dover | 30,599 | 49,232 | +18,633 |
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