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 | 1,654,853 |
| Turkey | 734,986 |
| India | 732,502 |
| China | 335,332 |
| Italy | 285,693 |
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 | 815,394 | 839,459 | +24,065 |
| Turkey | 305,176 | 429,810 | +124,634 |
| India | 371,500 | 361,002 | -10,498 |
| China | 255,887 | 79,445 | -176,442 |
| Italy | 195,994 | 89,699 | -106,295 |
| France | 56,693 | 98,317 | +41,624 |
| Pakistan | 68,388 | 0 | -68,388 |
| United States | 27,096 | 31,616 | +4,520 |
| Japan | 12,340 | 27,749 | +15,409 |
| Portugal | 4,183 | 3,884 | -299 |
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 | 1,729,790 |
| India | 796,822 |
| Turkey | 736,493 |
| China | 349,859 |
| Italy | 254,849 |
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 | 828,516 | 901,274 | +72,758 |
| India | 427,731 | 369,091 | -58,640 |
| Turkey | 304,059 | 432,434 | +128,375 |
| China | 262,539 | 87,320 | -175,219 |
| Italy | 160,745 | 94,104 | -66,641 |
| Pakistan | 68,388 | 0 | -68,388 |
| France | 26,022 | 23,341 | -2,681 |
| Japan | 10,441 | 27,749 | +17,308 |
| United States | 19,191 | 18,617 | -574 |
| United Kingdom | 4,142 | 4,230 | +88 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 21 |
| 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 | 13 | 18 | +5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 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) | 1,883,569 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,300,818 |
| Air transport | 474,084 |
| Road transport | 442,339 |
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) | 917,935 | 965,634 | +47,699 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 801,515 | 499,303 | -302,212 |
| Air transport | 246,794 | 227,290 | -19,504 |
| Road transport | 159,541 | 282,798 | +123,257 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 1,193,990 |
| Felixstowe | 700,635 |
| ZLC | 513,017 |
| Thamesport | 410,623 |
| Dover | 364,642 |
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 | 574,886 | 619,104 | +44,218 |
| Felixstowe | 407,976 | 292,659 | -115,317 |
| ZLC | 159,541 | 353,476 | +193,935 |
| Thamesport | 239,612 | 171,011 | -68,601 |
| Dover | 232,035 | 132,607 | -99,428 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 163,538 | 121,118 | -42,420 |
| London | 56,125 | 122,709 | +66,584 |
| East Midlands Airport | 49,155 | 75,145 | +25,990 |
| Southampton | 97,283 | 6,865 | -90,418 |
| London Gateway Port | 52,649 | 28,768 | -23,881 |
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
|
40 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
28 |
|
Manufacture of wearing apparel
|
10 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
7 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 15 |
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 17 |
| 2026-02 | 14 |
| 2026-01 | 17 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FRYETT'S FABRICS LIMITED | 119 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 109 |
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 70 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 54 |
| ASHLEY WILDE GROUP LIMITED | 51 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 45 |
| GLOBALTEX LIMITED | 37 |
| SOPHIE ALLPORT LIMITED | 35 |
| THE LINWOOD FABRIC COMPANY LIMITED | 34 |
| WARWICK FABRICS (UK) LIMITED | 31 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 41 |
| 0-1m | 19 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | 1,085,595 |
| Morocco | 610,460 |
| Germany | 567,541 |
| South Africa | 168,902 |
| Tunisia | 160,786 |
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 | 419,963 | 665,632 | +245,669 |
| Morocco | 291,638 | 318,822 | +27,184 |
| Germany | 351,615 | 215,926 | -135,689 |
| South Africa | 8,416 | 160,486 | +152,070 |
| Tunisia | 103,387 | 57,399 | -45,988 |
| France | 35,672 | 38,163 | +2,491 |
| United Arab Emirates | 33,762 | 18,090 | -15,672 |
| Portugal | 49,527 | 1,314 | -48,213 |
| Netherlands | 18,560 | 32,191 | +13,631 |
| Turkey | 0 | 36,562 | +36,562 |
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) | 1,650,411 |
| Air transport | 1,362,345 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 205,349 |
| Road transport | 1,130 |
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) | 900,045 | 750,366 | -149,679 |
| Air transport | 551,548 | 810,797 | +259,249 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 39,863 | 165,486 | +125,623 |
| Road transport | 1,130 | 0 | -1,130 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,487,041 |
| London Stansted Airport | 592,474 |
| East Midlands Airport | 440,539 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 218,191 |
| London Gateway Port | 159,520 |
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 | 807,384 | 679,657 | -127,727 |
| London Stansted Airport | 153,213 | 439,261 | +286,048 |
| East Midlands Airport | 273,126 | 167,413 | -105,713 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 61,105 | 157,086 | +95,981 |
| London Gateway Port | 20,093 | 139,427 | +119,334 |
| Dover | 80,184 | 57,689 | -22,495 |
| ZLC | 44,411 | 37,494 | -6,917 |
| Liverpool Docks | 16,835 | 10,045 | -6,790 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 12,763 | 1,499 | -11,264 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,023 | 10,094 | +8,071 |
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