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 | 318,150 |
| Italy | 237,070 |
| Japan | 226,907 |
| China | 127,992 |
| Pakistan | 55,982 |
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 | 161,045 | 157,105 | -3,940 |
| Italy | 137,577 | 99,493 | -38,084 |
| Japan | 105,216 | 121,691 | +16,475 |
| China | 69,604 | 58,388 | -11,216 |
| Pakistan | 46,602 | 9,380 | -37,222 |
| United States | 40,243 | 10,034 | -30,209 |
| France | 10,601 | 36,769 | +26,168 |
| Portugal | 30,437 | 16,077 | -14,360 |
| India | 6,601 | 13,782 | +7,181 |
| Germany | 2,912 | 10,875 | +7,963 |
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 | 327,980 |
| Japan | 228,873 |
| Italy | 184,083 |
| China | 148,624 |
| India | 62,902 |
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 | 169,754 | 158,226 | -11,528 |
| Japan | 107,182 | 121,691 | +14,509 |
| Italy | 85,899 | 98,184 | +12,285 |
| China | 77,200 | 71,424 | -5,776 |
| India | 30,651 | 32,251 | +1,600 |
| Pakistan | 50,530 | 10,610 | -39,920 |
| United States | 29,566 | 9,120 | -20,446 |
| Portugal | 6,392 | 1,103 | -5,289 |
| 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 | 12 |
| Inner London - East | 5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
| 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 | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 424,614 |
| Air transport | 382,232 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 236,577 |
| Other | 99,363 |
| Road transport | 45,429 |
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) | 216,366 | 208,248 | -8,118 |
| Air transport | 206,718 | 175,514 | -31,204 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 122,898 | 113,679 | -9,219 |
| Other | 56,595 | 42,768 | -13,827 |
| Road transport | 29,499 | 15,930 | -13,569 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 231,997 |
| Thamesport | 140,226 |
| Southampton | 134,635 |
| Dover | 113,255 |
| Felixstowe | 110,246 |
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 | 135,005 | 96,992 | -38,013 |
| Thamesport | 65,783 | 74,443 | +8,660 |
| Southampton | 78,319 | 56,316 | -22,003 |
| Dover | 60,603 | 52,652 | -7,951 |
| Felixstowe | 50,893 | 59,353 | +8,460 |
| 000 | 56,595 | 42,768 | -13,827 |
| Eurotunnel | 40,256 | 37,322 | -2,934 |
| East Midlands Airport | 29,682 | 33,046 | +3,364 |
| London Stansted Airport | 22,453 | 26,827 | +4,374 |
| ZLC | 29,499 | 15,930 | -13,569 |
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
|
22 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
14 |
|
Manufacture of wearing apparel
|
12 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
3 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 6 |
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 1 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
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 | 20 |
| 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 | 20 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 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 | 49,412 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 38,574 |
| Morocco | 36,996 |
| France | 30,747 |
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 | 35,262 | 17,281 | -17,981 |
| Italy | 43,664 | 5,748 | -37,916 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 32,956 | 5,618 | -27,338 |
| Morocco | 36,996 | 0 | -36,996 |
| France | 26,061 | 4,686 | -21,375 |
| South Korea | 18,938 | 4,513 | -14,425 |
| United Arab Emirates | 16,771 | 2,200 | -14,571 |
| Netherlands | 18,014 | 0 | -18,014 |
| Malawi | 12,000 | 0 | -12,000 |
| Germany | 3,047 | 6,726 | +3,679 |
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 | 250,007 |
| 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 | 194,935 | 55,072 | -139,863 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 85,476 | 10,251 | -75,225 |
| 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 | 73,859 |
| East Midlands Airport | 71,109 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 54,724 |
| 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 | 66,822 | 7,037 | -59,785 |
| East Midlands Airport | 58,152 | 12,957 | -45,195 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 34,136 | 20,588 | -13,548 |
| Dover | 44,722 | 6,355 | -38,367 |
| ZLC | 33,757 | 14,490 | -19,267 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 25,927 | 3,896 | -22,031 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,000 | 0 | -12,000 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,743 | 1,095 | -8,648 |
| Portsmouth | 5,084 | 0 | -5,084 |
| 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