Import/export HS code 520941: Plain weave denim fabric
Classic plain weave denim, used for jeans and durable clothing
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- 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 | 743,053 |
| Turkey | 263,319 |
| Italy | 178,042 |
| Spain | 164,724 |
| France | 116,287 |
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 | 337,921 | 405,132 | +67,211 |
| Turkey | 178,003 | 85,316 | -92,687 |
| Italy | 129,377 | 48,665 | -80,712 |
| Spain | 66,258 | 98,466 | +32,208 |
| France | 101,770 | 14,517 | -87,253 |
| Thailand | 55,432 | 30,767 | -24,665 |
| Pakistan | 68,886 | 0 | -68,886 |
| United States | 10,294 | 24,706 | +14,412 |
| Norway | 0 | 28,133 | +28,133 |
| Germany | 10,070 | 6,715 | -3,355 |
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 | 781,066 |
| Turkey | 266,566 |
| Italy | 181,045 |
| Spain | 164,724 |
| Thailand | 87,201 |
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 | 360,494 | 420,572 | +60,078 |
| Turkey | 178,003 | 88,563 | -89,440 |
| Italy | 130,291 | 50,754 | -79,537 |
| Spain | 66,258 | 98,466 | +32,208 |
| Thailand | 55,432 | 31,769 | -23,663 |
| United Kingdom | 76,522 | 3,504 | -73,018 |
| Pakistan | 68,886 | 0 | -68,886 |
| France | 15,959 | 13,588 | -2,371 |
| Norway | 0 | 28,133 | +28,133 |
| Portugal | 5,549 | 8,144 | +2,595 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Kent | 2 |
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 | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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) | 672,136 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 532,240 |
| Air transport | 436,606 |
| Road transport | 78,928 |
| Other | 3,721 |
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) | 351,875 | 320,261 | -31,614 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 294,762 | 237,478 | -57,284 |
| Air transport | 242,144 | 194,462 | -47,682 |
| Road transport | 78,928 | 0 | -78,928 |
| Other | 1,685 | 2,036 | +351 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 293,713 |
| Eurotunnel | 223,671 |
| London | 192,767 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 184,692 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 160,704 |
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 | 120,826 | 172,887 | +52,061 |
| Eurotunnel | 145,306 | 78,365 | -66,941 |
| London | 94,467 | 98,300 | +3,833 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 87,114 | 97,578 | +10,464 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 81,765 | 78,939 | -2,826 |
| Thamesport | 92,992 | 13,301 | -79,691 |
| London Stansted Airport | 64,187 | 41,124 | -23,063 |
| ZLC | 94,472 | 8,262 | -86,210 |
| Dover | 37,633 | 63,282 | +25,649 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 63,962 | 0 | -63,962 |
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 | 17 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 103 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 76 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 52 |
| JOHN LEWIS PLC | 43 |
| FOX LINTON LIMITED | 34 |
| PARRY MURRAY & COMPANY LIMITED | 30 |
| SMD (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 28 |
| F. SCHUMACHER & CO. UK LTD | 24 |
| THE BRITISH MILLERAIN COMPANY LIMITED | 17 |
| GLOBALTEX LIMITED | 13 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 600,774 |
| China | 225,414 |
| France | 85,038 |
| Bulgaria | 35,040 |
| Singapore | 34,889 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 377,981 | 222,793 | -155,188 |
| China | 141,398 | 84,016 | -57,382 |
| France | 39,269 | 45,769 | +6,500 |
| Bulgaria | 6,457 | 28,583 | +22,126 |
| Singapore | 0 | 34,889 | +34,889 |
| Australia | 22,996 | 10,186 | -12,810 |
| Canada | 11,820 | 10,320 | -1,500 |
| United Arab Emirates | 17,129 | 2,310 | -14,819 |
| Switzerland | 4,692 | 13,222 | +8,530 |
| Austria | 0 | 15,485 | +15,485 |
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 | 1,111,523 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 87,280 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,252 |
| Road transport | 2,537 |
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 | 635,403 | 476,120 | -159,283 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 35,456 | 51,824 | +16,368 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,745 | 1,507 | -7,238 |
| Road transport | 2,537 | 0 | -2,537 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 388,484 |
| Manchester Airport | 265,992 |
| East Midlands Airport | 214,153 |
| London Stansted Airport | 149,649 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 95,782 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 259,338 | 129,146 | -130,192 |
| Manchester Airport | 179,727 | 86,265 | -93,462 |
| East Midlands Airport | 107,384 | 106,769 | -615 |
| London Stansted Airport | 70,962 | 78,687 | +7,725 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 20,529 | 75,253 | +54,724 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,971 | 37,462 | +24,491 |
| Dover | 19,464 | 13,452 | -6,012 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,745 | 0 | -8,745 |
| Holyhead | 3,021 | 910 | -2,111 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 1,507 | +1,507 |
Quick facts
HS code: 520941
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Classic plain weave denim, used for jeans and durable clothing