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 | 641,014 |
| Turkey | 248,390 |
| Spain | 170,958 |
| Italy | 138,798 |
| France | 115,373 |
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 | 284,919 | 356,095 | +71,176 |
| Turkey | 163,594 | 84,796 | -78,798 |
| Spain | 74,451 | 96,507 | +22,056 |
| Italy | 85,690 | 53,108 | -32,582 |
| France | 100,856 | 14,517 | -86,339 |
| Thailand | 32,074 | 35,678 | +3,604 |
| Pakistan | 42,595 | 0 | -42,595 |
| United States | 13,353 | 24,474 | +11,121 |
| Norway | 0 | 28,133 | +28,133 |
| Germany | 11,014 | 3,810 | -7,204 |
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 | 678,532 |
| Turkey | 251,637 |
| Spain | 170,958 |
| Italy | 140,887 |
| United Kingdom | 80,026 |
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 | 308,482 | 370,050 | +61,568 |
| Turkey | 163,594 | 88,043 | -75,551 |
| Spain | 74,451 | 96,507 | +22,056 |
| Italy | 86,588 | 54,299 | -32,289 |
| United Kingdom | 77,681 | 2,345 | -75,336 |
| Thailand | 33,076 | 35,678 | +2,602 |
| Pakistan | 42,595 | 0 | -42,595 |
| France | 15,959 | 13,588 | -2,371 |
| Norway | 0 | 28,133 | +28,133 |
| Portugal | 5,549 | 9,551 | +4,002 |
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 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Kent | 2 |
| Lancashire | 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 | 6 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Kent | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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) | 583,026 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 487,443 |
| Air transport | 377,770 |
| Road transport | 74,872 |
| Other | 3,675 |
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) | 299,116 | 283,910 | -15,206 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 246,842 | 240,601 | -6,241 |
| Air transport | 193,463 | 184,307 | -9,156 |
| Road transport | 74,872 | 0 | -74,872 |
| Other | 3,555 | 120 | -3,435 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 252,121 |
| Eurotunnel | 192,771 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 173,926 |
| London | 173,350 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 149,831 |
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 | 97,249 | 154,872 | +57,623 |
| Eurotunnel | 110,662 | 82,109 | -28,553 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 87,335 | 86,591 | -744 |
| London | 81,584 | 91,766 | +10,182 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 71,412 | 78,419 | +7,007 |
| Thamesport | 90,598 | 13,301 | -77,297 |
| Dover | 39,274 | 63,181 | +23,907 |
| ZLC | 90,416 | 8,262 | -82,154 |
| London Stansted Airport | 43,099 | 43,765 | +666 |
| London Gateway Port | 25,403 | 26,055 | +652 |
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
|
16 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
5 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 5 |
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 104 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 76 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 53 |
| 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 | 14 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| 54m+ | 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 | 475,554 |
| China | 225,414 |
| France | 72,988 |
| 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 | 258,952 | 216,602 | -42,350 |
| China | 169,374 | 56,040 | -113,334 |
| France | 20,703 | 52,285 | +31,582 |
| Bulgaria | 6,457 | 28,583 | +22,126 |
| Singapore | 0 | 34,889 | +34,889 |
| Australia | 28,091 | 2,812 | -25,279 |
| Canada | 14,986 | 7,154 | -7,832 |
| United Arab Emirates | 17,129 | 3,335 | -13,794 |
| Austria | 15,485 | 0 | -15,485 |
| Switzerland | 1,848 | 13,222 | +11,374 |
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 | 969,526 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 81,487 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,252 |
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 | 555,753 | 413,773 | -141,980 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 28,602 | 52,885 | +24,283 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,745 | 1,507 | -7,238 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 265,992 |
| ZLC | 248,988 |
| East Midlands Airport | 201,508 |
| London Stansted Airport | 155,929 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 97,109 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 210,055 | 55,937 | -154,118 |
| ZLC | 131,902 | 117,086 | -14,816 |
| East Midlands Airport | 111,198 | 90,310 | -20,888 |
| London Stansted Airport | 86,994 | 68,935 | -18,059 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,604 | 81,505 | +65,901 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,499 | 37,858 | +22,359 |
| Dover | 10,082 | 14,117 | +4,035 |
| 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