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 | 656,460 |
| Turkey | 298,208 |
| Italy | 189,691 |
| Spain | 124,576 |
| France | 117,166 |
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 | 320,002 | 336,458 | +16,456 |
| Turkey | 223,822 | 74,386 | -149,436 |
| Italy | 161,068 | 28,623 | -132,445 |
| Spain | 70,218 | 54,358 | -15,860 |
| France | 26,127 | 91,039 | +64,912 |
| Thailand | 49,248 | 31,133 | -18,115 |
| Pakistan | 68,886 | 0 | -68,886 |
| United States | 4,216 | 27,984 | +23,768 |
| Norway | 0 | 28,133 | +28,133 |
| Germany | 11,880 | 6,510 | -5,370 |
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 | 693,954 |
| Turkey | 299,570 |
| Italy | 192,382 |
| Spain | 124,576 |
| Thailand | 81,383 |
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 | 335,911 | 358,043 | +22,132 |
| Turkey | 223,822 | 75,748 | -148,074 |
| Italy | 162,861 | 29,521 | -133,340 |
| Spain | 70,218 | 54,358 | -15,860 |
| Thailand | 49,248 | 32,135 | -17,113 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 80,026 | +80,026 |
| Pakistan | 68,886 | 0 | -68,886 |
| France | 15,959 | 13,588 | -2,371 |
| Norway | 0 | 28,133 | +28,133 |
| Portugal | 5,549 | 2,193 | -3,356 |
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 | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 609,306 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 485,023 |
| Air transport | 399,736 |
| Road transport | 130,453 |
| Other | 3,682 |
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) | 259,645 | 349,661 | +90,016 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 325,586 | 159,437 | -166,149 |
| Air transport | 229,523 | 170,213 | -59,310 |
| Road transport | 130,453 | 0 | -130,453 |
| Other | 1,643 | 2,039 | +396 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 253,532 |
| Eurotunnel | 241,945 |
| London | 175,587 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 159,100 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 150,445 |
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 | 87,646 | 165,886 | +78,240 |
| Eurotunnel | 185,789 | 56,156 | -129,633 |
| London | 109,463 | 66,124 | -43,339 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 86,755 | 72,345 | -14,410 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 76,059 | 74,386 | -1,673 |
| ZLC | 145,997 | 0 | -145,997 |
| Thamesport | 16,470 | 84,948 | +68,478 |
| London Stansted Airport | 53,955 | 44,136 | -9,819 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 63,962 | 0 | -63,962 |
| Dover | 33,680 | 26,216 | -7,464 |
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 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 2 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 99 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 75 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 50 |
| JOHN LEWIS PLC | 40 |
| FOX LINTON LIMITED | 33 |
| SMD (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 27 |
| PARRY MURRAY & COMPANY LIMITED | 27 |
| F. SCHUMACHER & CO. UK LTD | 22 |
| THE BRITISH MILLERAIN COMPANY LIMITED | 15 |
| 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 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 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 | 547,999 |
| China | 218,440 |
| France | 56,458 |
| Singapore | 34,889 |
| Australia | 30,370 |
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 | 364,669 | 183,330 | -181,339 |
| China | 140,512 | 77,928 | -62,584 |
| France | 34,847 | 21,611 | -13,236 |
| Singapore | 0 | 34,889 | +34,889 |
| Australia | 21,925 | 8,445 | -13,480 |
| Bulgaria | 6,457 | 14,443 | +7,986 |
| United Arab Emirates | 15,924 | 1,205 | -14,719 |
| Austria | 0 | 15,485 | +15,485 |
| Canada | 11,820 | 3,166 | -8,654 |
| New Zealand | 9,995 | 1,507 | -8,488 |
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 | 1,021,655 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 42,840 |
| 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 | 619,332 | 402,323 | -217,009 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 34,417 | 8,423 | -25,994 |
| 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 | 374,920 |
| Manchester Airport | 259,018 |
| East Midlands Airport | 186,124 |
| London Stansted Airport | 130,402 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 73,728 |
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 | 253,133 | 121,787 | -131,346 |
| Manchester Airport | 179,727 | 79,291 | -100,436 |
| East Midlands Airport | 117,037 | 69,087 | -47,950 |
| London Stansted Airport | 53,400 | 77,002 | +23,602 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 18,572 | 55,156 | +36,584 |
| Dover | 19,464 | 2,927 | -16,537 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,971 | 3,547 | -9,424 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,745 | 0 | -8,745 |
| Holyhead | 1,982 | 1,949 | -33 |
| 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