Import/export HS code 520943: Various twill weave cotton fabrics
Other cotton fabrics with a twill weave, suitable for various clothing items
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 92,629 |
| India | 56,392 |
| Italy | 44,227 |
| Japan | 32,898 |
| United Arab Emirates | 10,199 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 88,689 | 3,940 | -84,749 |
| India | 2,843 | 53,549 | +50,706 |
| Italy | 31,999 | 12,228 | -19,771 |
| Japan | 9,014 | 23,884 | +14,870 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 10,199 | +10,199 |
| United States | 3,294 | 1,250 | -2,044 |
| Turkey | 2,779 | 1,678 | -1,101 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 4,081 | +4,081 |
| France | 1,361 | 0 | -1,361 |
| Spain | 916 | 0 | -916 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 92,629 |
| India | 57,294 |
| Japan | 32,898 |
| Italy | 29,798 |
| Portugal | 10,241 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 88,689 | 3,940 | -84,749 |
| India | 3,745 | 53,549 | +49,804 |
| Japan | 9,014 | 23,884 | +14,870 |
| Italy | 20,848 | 8,950 | -11,898 |
| Portugal | 10,241 | 0 | -10,241 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 10,199 | +10,199 |
| United Kingdom | 4,663 | 4,528 | -135 |
| Turkey | 2,779 | 1,678 | -1,101 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 4,081 | +4,081 |
| Spain | 916 | 0 | -916 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Lancashire | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 |
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 | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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) | 121,016 |
| Air transport | 103,109 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 27,579 |
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) | 78,641 | 42,375 | -36,266 |
| Air transport | 41,019 | 62,090 | +21,071 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,235 | 6,344 | -14,891 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 62,651 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 47,777 |
| Liverpool Docks | 32,676 |
| London Stansted Airport | 24,250 |
| Manchester Airport | 18,640 |
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 Gateway Port | 58,711 | 3,940 | -54,771 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,020 | 44,757 | +41,737 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 32,676 | +32,676 |
| London Stansted Airport | 15,944 | 8,306 | -7,638 |
| Manchester Airport | 12,891 | 5,749 | -7,142 |
| Dover | 10,783 | 6,344 | -4,439 |
| Felixstowe | 17,087 | 0 | -17,087 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,164 | 3,278 | -5,886 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,673 | 0 | -7,673 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 4,081 | +4,081 |
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 | 8 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 3 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-06 | 4 |
| 2025-02 | 3 |
| 2024-11 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
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 | 267,428 |
| Bulgaria | 118,958 |
| Poland | 47,953 |
| Spain | 30,028 |
| Italy | 15,608 |
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 | 165,957 | 101,471 | -64,486 |
| Bulgaria | 80,643 | 38,315 | -42,328 |
| Poland | 24,934 | 23,019 | -1,915 |
| Spain | 20,312 | 9,716 | -10,596 |
| Italy | 13,432 | 2,176 | -11,256 |
| France | 13,012 | 2,250 | -10,762 |
| Sweden | 10,017 | 3,369 | -6,648 |
| Australia | 5,221 | 1,022 | -4,199 |
| Turkey | 0 | 5,949 | +5,949 |
| China | 907 | 4,582 | +3,675 |
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 | 331,829 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 231,094 |
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 | 201,818 | 130,011 | -71,807 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 149,047 | 82,047 | -67,000 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 169,451 |
| East Midlands Airport | 154,574 |
| London Stansted Airport | 98,436 |
| Dover | 61,643 |
| Manchester Airport | 48,715 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 102,989 | 66,462 | -36,527 |
| East Midlands Airport | 101,271 | 53,303 | -47,968 |
| London Stansted Airport | 47,420 | 51,016 | +3,596 |
| Dover | 46,058 | 15,585 | -30,473 |
| Manchester Airport | 45,536 | 3,179 | -42,357 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,128 | 10,579 | +4,451 |
| ZLC | 1,463 | 11,934 | +10,471 |
Quick facts
HS code: 520943
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other cotton fabrics with a twill weave, suitable for various clothing items