Import/export HS code 520942: Denim fabric
Heavy-duty denim fabric, known for its strength and use in jeans
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 333,638 |
| Italy | 260,722 |
| Japan | 228,400 |
| China | 154,152 |
| France | 60,733 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 197,611 | 136,027 | -61,584 |
| Italy | 150,963 | 109,759 | -41,204 |
| Japan | 106,320 | 122,080 | +15,760 |
| China | 92,536 | 61,616 | -30,920 |
| France | 23,964 | 36,769 | +12,805 |
| United States | 35,555 | 23,328 | -12,227 |
| Pakistan | 3,715 | 52,267 | +48,552 |
| Portugal | 43,369 | 10,297 | -33,072 |
| India | 6,601 | 13,782 | +7,181 |
| Germany | 1,605 | 12,182 | +10,577 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 344,569 |
| Japan | 227,460 |
| Italy | 200,878 |
| China | 179,481 |
| Pakistan | 72,932 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 204,654 | 139,915 | -64,739 |
| Japan | 105,380 | 122,080 | +16,700 |
| Italy | 107,289 | 93,589 | -13,700 |
| China | 102,490 | 76,991 | -25,499 |
| Pakistan | 19,435 | 53,497 | +34,062 |
| India | 36,831 | 24,281 | -12,550 |
| United States | 27,645 | 19,647 | -7,998 |
| Portugal | 5,538 | 3,293 | -2,245 |
| Bangladesh | 0 | 6,764 | +6,764 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 6,475 | 0 | -6,475 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 13 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Lancashire | 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 | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| South Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 428,761 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 398,677 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 296,048 |
| Other | 109,245 |
| Road transport | 50,194 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 228,966 | 199,795 | -29,171 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 174,014 | 224,663 | +50,649 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 192,381 | 103,667 | -88,714 |
| Other | 51,616 | 57,629 | +6,013 |
| Road transport | 34,264 | 15,930 | -18,334 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 252,546 |
| Dover | 143,452 |
| Thamesport | 142,630 |
| Southampton | 125,144 |
| Felixstowe | 115,407 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 132,217 | 120,329 | -11,888 |
| Dover | 95,066 | 48,386 | -46,680 |
| Thamesport | 62,596 | 80,034 | +17,438 |
| Southampton | 36,445 | 88,699 | +52,254 |
| Felixstowe | 72,268 | 43,139 | -29,129 |
| 000 | 51,616 | 57,629 | +6,013 |
| Eurotunnel | 37,664 | 41,159 | +3,495 |
| East Midlands Airport | 33,860 | 28,315 | -5,545 |
| ZLC | 39,424 | 15,930 | -23,494 |
| London Stansted Airport | 17,936 | 31,344 | +13,408 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 20 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 12 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 3 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 1 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PAUL SMITH LIMITED | 21 |
| HIUT LTD | 19 |
| BRANDY MELVILLE ONLINE LTD | 18 |
| FABRIC GODMOTHER LIMITED | 16 |
| BURBERRY LIMITED | 11 |
| MICHAEL ABAKHAN LIMITED | 11 |
| BLACKHORSE LANE ATELIER LTD | 9 |
| HEBTROCO LTD | 9 |
| M CHAPMAN & SONS (TEXTILES) LIMITED | 8 |
| R & M HEYS LIMITED | 7 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 52,543 |
| Italy | 48,499 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 39,823 |
| Morocco | 36,996 |
| France | 31,747 |
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 | 20,067 | 32,476 | +12,409 |
| Italy | 39,086 | 9,413 | -29,673 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 34,205 | 5,618 | -28,587 |
| Morocco | 32,883 | 4,113 | -28,770 |
| France | 27,061 | 4,686 | -22,375 |
| South Korea | 18,938 | 4,513 | -14,425 |
| United Arab Emirates | 16,771 | 2,200 | -14,571 |
| Netherlands | 13,000 | 5,014 | -7,986 |
| Australia | 12,151 | 3,001 | -9,150 |
| Malawi | 12,000 | 0 | -12,000 |
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 | 263,653 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 95,727 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,095 |
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 | 174,953 | 88,700 | -86,253 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 79,285 | 16,442 | -62,843 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,000 | 1,095 | -10,905 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 82,653 |
| East Midlands Airport | 75,008 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 55,677 |
| Dover | 51,077 |
| ZLC | 48,247 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 50,100 | 32,553 | -17,547 |
| East Midlands Airport | 53,939 | 21,069 | -32,870 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 35,089 | 20,588 | -14,501 |
| Dover | 44,722 | 6,355 | -38,367 |
| ZLC | 33,757 | 14,490 | -19,267 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,849 | 5,974 | -17,875 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,000 | 0 | -12,000 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,743 | 1,095 | -8,648 |
| Portsmouth | 971 | 4,113 | +3,142 |
| Newcastle Airport | 2,068 | 0 | -2,068 |
Quick facts
HS code: 520942
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Heavy-duty denim fabric, known for its strength and use in jeans