Import/export HS code 520959: Various mixed cotton woven fabrics
Other cotton fabrics blended with man-made fibers, for multiple uses
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 1,711,266 |
| India | 717,793 |
| Turkey | 698,605 |
| China | 400,319 |
| Italy | 304,973 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 839,656 | 871,610 | +31,954 |
| India | 362,202 | 355,591 | -6,611 |
| Turkey | 266,958 | 431,647 | +164,689 |
| China | 308,090 | 92,229 | -215,861 |
| Italy | 190,337 | 114,636 | -75,701 |
| France | 56,788 | 78,217 | +21,429 |
| Pakistan | 70,104 | 0 | -70,104 |
| United States | 25,718 | 36,493 | +10,775 |
| Japan | 14,969 | 28,541 | +13,572 |
| Germany | 1,295 | 6,982 | +5,687 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 1,766,198 |
| India | 782,113 |
| Turkey | 698,553 |
| China | 416,680 |
| Italy | 275,016 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 852,885 | 913,313 | +60,428 |
| India | 418,433 | 363,680 | -54,753 |
| Turkey | 266,958 | 431,595 | +164,637 |
| China | 316,576 | 100,104 | -216,472 |
| Italy | 154,846 | 120,170 | -34,676 |
| Pakistan | 70,104 | 0 | -70,104 |
| France | 26,022 | 23,341 | -2,681 |
| Japan | 13,070 | 28,541 | +15,471 |
| United States | 17,437 | 20,997 | +3,560 |
| United Kingdom | 1,472 | 6,900 | +5,428 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 24 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Lancashire | 5 |
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 | 16 | 18 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 4 | +4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,883,930 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,393,776 |
| Air transport | 491,693 |
| Road transport | 418,221 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 866,228 | 1,017,702 | +151,474 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 878,437 | 515,339 | -363,098 |
| Air transport | 235,727 | 255,966 | +20,239 |
| Road transport | 177,249 | 240,972 | +63,723 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 1,229,116 |
| Felixstowe | 685,470 |
| ZLC | 474,406 |
| Thamesport | 448,653 |
| Dover | 353,472 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 556,085 | 673,031 | +116,946 |
| Felixstowe | 405,030 | 280,440 | -124,590 |
| ZLC | 177,249 | 297,157 | +119,908 |
| Thamesport | 258,692 | 189,961 | -68,731 |
| Dover | 177,993 | 175,479 | -2,514 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 145,593 | 131,210 | -14,383 |
| Southampton | 162,974 | 8,995 | -153,979 |
| London | 58,534 | 109,474 | +50,940 |
| East Midlands Airport | 58,731 | 82,924 | +24,193 |
| London Gateway Port | 49,841 | 33,848 | -15,993 |
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 | 39 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 31 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 10 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 17 |
| 2026-02 | 14 |
| 2026-01 | 17 |
| 2025-12 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FRYETT'S FABRICS LIMITED | 118 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 108 |
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 69 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 53 |
| ASHLEY WILDE GROUP LIMITED | 50 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 44 |
| GLOBALTEX LIMITED | 37 |
| SOPHIE ALLPORT LIMITED | 35 |
| THE LINWOOD FABRIC COMPANY LIMITED | 34 |
| WARWICK FABRICS (UK) LIMITED | 30 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 40 |
| 0-1m | 19 |
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | 1,047,048 |
| Germany | 584,218 |
| Morocco | 578,513 |
| South Africa | 239,916 |
| Tunisia | 172,887 |
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 | 368,666 | 678,382 | +309,716 |
| Germany | 324,081 | 260,137 | -63,944 |
| Morocco | 292,137 | 286,376 | -5,761 |
| South Africa | 104,827 | 135,089 | +30,262 |
| Tunisia | 111,518 | 61,369 | -50,149 |
| United Arab Emirates | 142,451 | 17,642 | -124,809 |
| France | 26,756 | 55,548 | +28,792 |
| Portugal | 57,703 | 1,314 | -56,389 |
| Netherlands | 23,076 | 33,098 | +10,022 |
| Belgium | 51,958 | 0 | -51,958 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,734,648 |
| Air transport | 1,427,749 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 296,000 |
| Road transport | 2,317 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 957,513 | 777,135 | -180,378 |
| Air transport | 601,867 | 825,882 | +224,015 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 152,932 | 143,068 | -9,864 |
| Road transport | 2,317 | 0 | -2,317 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,543,436 |
| London Stansted Airport | 541,812 |
| East Midlands Airport | 452,236 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 322,857 |
| London Gateway Port | 232,275 |
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 | 855,356 | 688,080 | -167,276 |
| London Stansted Airport | 127,893 | 413,919 | +286,026 |
| East Midlands Airport | 255,472 | 196,764 | -58,708 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 162,642 | 160,215 | -2,427 |
| London Gateway Port | 118,015 | 114,260 | -3,755 |
| Dover | 82,384 | 80,657 | -1,727 |
| ZLC | 45,414 | 41,747 | -3,667 |
| Liverpool Docks | 29,086 | 12,794 | -16,292 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,264 | 5,115 | -5,149 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 12,763 | 1,499 | -11,264 |
Quick facts
HS code: 520959
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other cotton fabrics blended with man-made fibers, for multiple uses