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 | 1,460,758 |
| India | 626,305 |
| Turkey | 508,515 |
| China | 365,431 |
| Italy | 285,609 |
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 | 824,192 | 636,566 | -187,626 |
| India | 354,318 | 271,987 | -82,331 |
| Turkey | 259,144 | 249,371 | -9,773 |
| China | 299,316 | 66,115 | -233,201 |
| Italy | 195,835 | 89,774 | -106,061 |
| France | 74,666 | 45,576 | -29,090 |
| Pakistan | 70,104 | 0 | -70,104 |
| United States | 44,663 | 23,229 | -21,434 |
| Japan | 14,969 | 22,478 | +7,509 |
| Portugal | 0 | 8,067 | +8,067 |
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 | 1,507,376 |
| India | 689,055 |
| Turkey | 508,463 |
| China | 373,917 |
| Italy | 253,283 |
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 | 857,939 | 649,437 | -208,502 |
| India | 410,549 | 278,506 | -132,043 |
| Turkey | 259,144 | 249,319 | -9,825 |
| China | 307,802 | 66,115 | -241,687 |
| Italy | 157,556 | 95,727 | -61,829 |
| Pakistan | 70,104 | 0 | -70,104 |
| United States | 36,382 | 18,540 | -17,842 |
| France | 25,445 | 23,994 | -1,451 |
| Japan | 13,070 | 22,478 | +9,408 |
| Portugal | 0 | 8,067 | +8,067 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 22 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Inner London - East | 5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | 18 | 12 | -6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 1,597,932 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,214,698 |
| Air transport | 475,416 |
| Road transport | 291,589 |
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) | 844,863 | 753,069 | -91,794 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 841,134 | 373,564 | -467,570 |
| Air transport | 277,470 | 197,946 | -79,524 |
| Road transport | 194,674 | 96,915 | -97,759 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 1,062,013 |
| Felixstowe | 592,933 |
| Thamesport | 370,488 |
| ZLC | 321,284 |
| Dover | 314,294 |
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 | 557,020 | 504,993 | -52,027 |
| Felixstowe | 403,904 | 189,029 | -214,875 |
| Thamesport | 232,748 | 137,740 | -95,008 |
| ZLC | 194,674 | 126,610 | -68,064 |
| Dover | 162,394 | 151,900 | -10,494 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 147,383 | 106,423 | -40,960 |
| Southampton | 173,997 | 8,995 | -165,002 |
| East Midlands Airport | 93,972 | 55,471 | -38,501 |
| London | 53,028 | 61,753 | +8,725 |
| London Gateway Port | 24,985 | 35,705 | +10,720 |
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 | 34 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 24 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 8 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 17 |
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FRYETT'S FABRICS LIMITED | 114 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 104 |
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 65 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 49 |
| ASHLEY WILDE GROUP LIMITED | 47 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 42 |
| GLOBALTEX LIMITED | 37 |
| SOPHIE ALLPORT LIMITED | 35 |
| THE LINWOOD FABRIC COMPANY LIMITED | 34 |
| DESIGNERS GUILD LIMITED | 27 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 35 |
| 0-1m | 16 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 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 | 811,836 |
| Germany | 568,486 |
| Morocco | 522,480 |
| United Arab Emirates | 157,044 |
| Tunisia | 126,507 |
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 | 353,813 | 458,023 | +104,210 |
| Germany | 325,942 | 242,544 | -83,398 |
| Morocco | 284,621 | 237,859 | -46,762 |
| United Arab Emirates | 143,608 | 13,436 | -130,172 |
| Tunisia | 98,203 | 28,304 | -69,899 |
| South Africa | 101,902 | 8,201 | -93,701 |
| Ireland | 53,072 | 14,012 | -39,060 |
| France | 25,157 | 39,843 | +14,686 |
| Belgium | 61,625 | 0 | -61,625 |
| Portugal | 57,703 | 1,314 | -56,389 |
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) | 1,598,867 |
| Air transport | 1,156,700 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 196,651 |
| 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) | 945,389 | 653,478 | -291,911 |
| Air transport | 590,580 | 566,120 | -24,460 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 178,758 | 17,893 | -160,865 |
| 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 | 1,422,803 |
| East Midlands Airport | 430,374 |
| London Stansted Airport | 362,785 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 270,586 |
| Dover | 143,259 |
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 | 842,297 | 580,506 | -261,791 |
| East Midlands Airport | 252,470 | 177,904 | -74,566 |
| London Stansted Airport | 111,147 | 251,638 | +140,491 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 165,521 | 105,065 | -60,456 |
| Dover | 78,842 | 64,417 | -14,425 |
| London Gateway Port | 121,016 | 140 | -120,876 |
| ZLC | 50,996 | 21,573 | -29,423 |
| Liverpool Docks | 51,911 | 5,534 | -46,377 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,892 | 5,115 | -11,777 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 12,763 | 0 | -12,763 |
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