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 | 2,105,620 |
| Italy | 494,845 |
| Pakistan | 257,674 |
| India | 223,644 |
| Turkey | 216,919 |
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 | 1,110,664 | 994,956 | -115,708 |
| Italy | 343,454 | 151,391 | -192,063 |
| Pakistan | 197,425 | 60,249 | -137,176 |
| India | 85,854 | 137,790 | +51,936 |
| Turkey | 160,100 | 56,819 | -103,281 |
| Netherlands | 162,441 | 53,683 | -108,758 |
| France | 73,038 | 1,196 | -71,842 |
| Portugal | 25,658 | 36,011 | +10,353 |
| China | 38,609 | 10,473 | -28,136 |
| Japan | 1,529 | 43,076 | +41,547 |
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 | 2,304,193 |
| Italy | 484,755 |
| Pakistan | 295,120 |
| Turkey | 238,672 |
| India | 223,644 |
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 | 1,283,069 | 1,021,124 | -261,945 |
| Italy | 338,827 | 145,928 | -192,899 |
| Pakistan | 200,075 | 95,045 | -105,030 |
| Turkey | 173,592 | 65,080 | -108,512 |
| India | 85,854 | 137,790 | +51,936 |
| Spain | 67,152 | 28,762 | -38,390 |
| China | 59,186 | 16,883 | -42,303 |
| Japan | 1,529 | 43,076 | +41,547 |
| Portugal | 24,389 | 1,215 | -23,174 |
| United States | 16,913 | 3,768 | -13,145 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 18 |
| Inner London - East | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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 | 16 | 9 | -7 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 0 | 2 | +2 |
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) | 1,390,698 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,200,129 |
| Other | 793,861 |
| Air transport | 366,188 |
| Road transport | 84,290 |
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) | 808,177 | 582,521 | -225,656 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 676,077 | 524,052 | -152,025 |
| Other | 597,447 | 196,414 | -401,033 |
| Air transport | 177,816 | 188,372 | +10,556 |
| Road transport | 3,706 | 80,584 | +76,878 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 793,861 |
| Dover | 691,573 |
| Immingham Docks | 414,893 |
| Felixstowe | 387,972 |
| Thamesport | 233,946 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 597,447 | 196,414 | -401,033 |
| Dover | 490,407 | 201,166 | -289,241 |
| Immingham Docks | 220,800 | 194,093 | -26,707 |
| Felixstowe | 248,160 | 139,812 | -108,348 |
| Thamesport | 120,025 | 113,921 | -6,104 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 93,345 | 128,970 | +35,625 |
| Southampton | 157,340 | 53,734 | -103,606 |
| 499 | 0 | 204,410 | +204,410 |
| Eurotunnel | 42,548 | 72,963 | +30,415 |
| London | 48,273 | 64,041 | +15,768 |
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 | 29 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PARRY MURRAY & COMPANY LIMITED | 107 |
| FRANCIS DINSMORE, LIMITED | 66 |
| J.D.MCDOUGALL,LIMITED | 43 |
| HOLLAND & SHERRY LIMITED | 38 |
| P.& R.FABRICS LIMITED | 38 |
| J. & C. JOEL LIMITED | 37 |
| WHALEYS(BRADFORD)LIMITED | 23 |
| GERRIETS GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 20 |
| D.GURTEEN & SONS,LIMITED | 12 |
| PAUL SMITH LIMITED | 12 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 44 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | 2,189,790 |
| United States | 805,934 |
| Romania | 681,316 |
| China | 591,354 |
| South Korea | 188,484 |
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 | 905,343 | 1,284,447 | +379,104 |
| United States | 410,789 | 395,145 | -15,644 |
| Romania | 451,257 | 230,059 | -221,198 |
| China | 432,429 | 158,925 | -273,504 |
| South Korea | 174,536 | 13,948 | -160,588 |
| France | 140,660 | 39,826 | -100,834 |
| Italy | 59,598 | 110,138 | +50,540 |
| India | 6,608 | 140,407 | +133,799 |
| Ireland | 83,253 | 46,726 | -36,527 |
| Spain | 90,452 | 29,158 | -61,294 |
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) | 2,933,596 |
| Air transport | 2,096,382 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,046,181 |
| Road transport | 17,464 |
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) | 1,229,884 | 1,703,712 | +473,828 |
| Air transport | 1,143,389 | 952,993 | -190,396 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 822,485 | 223,696 | -598,789 |
| Road transport | 17,464 | 0 | -17,464 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,094,916 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,267,804 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,037,897 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 555,086 |
| London Gateway Port | 219,233 |
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 | 873,972 | 1,220,944 | +346,972 |
| East Midlands Airport | 752,815 | 514,989 | -237,826 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 638,157 | 399,740 | -238,417 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 240,207 | 314,879 | +74,672 |
| London Gateway Port | 28,474 | 190,759 | +162,285 |
| Felixstowe | 210,790 | 3,014 | -207,776 |
| Southampton | 180,960 | 25,428 | -155,532 |
| ZLC | 90,669 | 40,470 | -50,199 |
| Manchester Airport | 42,861 | 38,716 | -4,145 |
| Dover | 31,996 | 42,063 | +10,067 |
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