Import/export HS code 5210: Light cotton woven fabrics
Cotton fabrics with less than 85% cotton, mixed with man-made fibers, weighing under 200g/m²
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | 4,354,110 |
| China | 1,934,844 |
| France | 1,073,158 |
| Turkey | 560,008 |
| Spain | 554,190 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 2,100,238 | 2,253,872 | +153,634 |
| China | 830,750 | 1,104,094 | +273,344 |
| France | 500,350 | 572,808 | +72,458 |
| Turkey | 222,800 | 337,208 | +114,408 |
| Spain | 269,564 | 284,626 | +15,062 |
| Italy | 287,885 | 259,344 | -28,541 |
| Germany | 215,397 | 166,593 | -48,804 |
| India | 148,614 | 211,704 | +63,090 |
| Netherlands | 160,086 | 65,693 | -94,393 |
| Belgium | 41,286 | 43,807 | +2,521 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | 4,532,718 |
| China | 2,701,240 |
| Italy | 597,086 |
| Turkey | 591,654 |
| Spain | 536,239 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 2,260,710 | 2,272,008 | +11,298 |
| China | 1,129,968 | 1,571,272 | +441,304 |
| Italy | 304,623 | 292,463 | -12,160 |
| Turkey | 234,501 | 357,153 | +122,652 |
| Spain | 248,808 | 287,431 | +38,623 |
| India | 162,620 | 216,850 | +54,230 |
| Germany | 197,566 | 108,984 | -88,582 |
| Netherlands | 81,736 | 34,973 | -46,763 |
| France | 25,605 | 85,186 | +59,581 |
| Belgium | 55,998 | 51,293 | -4,705 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 27 |
| Greater Manchester | 17 |
| Inner London - East | 17 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 12 |
| Lancashire | 8 |
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 | 21 | 14 | -7 |
| Greater Manchester | 15 | 10 | -5 |
| Inner London - East | 15 | 6 | -9 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -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) | 6,368,830 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,630,325 |
| Air transport | 893,071 |
| Road transport | 356,655 |
| Other | 30,046 |
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) | 3,066,587 | 3,302,243 | +235,656 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,298,739 | 1,331,586 | +32,847 |
| Air transport | 377,466 | 515,605 | +138,139 |
| Road transport | 101,223 | 255,432 | +154,209 |
| Other | 21,691 | 8,355 | -13,336 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,394,175 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,681,332 |
| Felixstowe | 1,204,982 |
| Belfast Port | 1,007,854 |
| ZLC | 856,550 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,584,624 | 809,551 | -775,073 |
| London Gateway Port | 472,882 | 1,208,450 | +735,568 |
| Felixstowe | 723,724 | 481,258 | -242,466 |
| Belfast Port | 170,338 | 837,516 | +667,178 |
| ZLC | 405,530 | 451,020 | +45,490 |
| Dover | 274,551 | 365,382 | +90,831 |
| London | 237,374 | 182,056 | -55,318 |
| Eurotunnel | 205,508 | 173,257 | -32,251 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 183,284 | 186,279 | +2,995 |
| Thamesport | 145,583 | 145,547 | -36 |
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 | 70 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 45 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 19 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 14 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 24 |
| 2026-03 | 25 |
| 2026-02 | 25 |
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-12 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROMO LIMITED | 99 |
| WHYTE AND IVORY LIMITED | 71 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 60 |
| AVOCA HOME TECHNICAL TEXTILES LIMITED | 55 |
| RIVER ISLAND CLOTHING CO. LIMITED | 43 |
| JOHN COTTON GROUP LIMITED | 42 |
| REDWOOD TTM LTD | 41 |
| EASTWOOD PROPERTIES LTD | 40 |
| JOHN LEWIS PLC | 39 |
| VISION LINENS GROUP LIMITED | 34 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 74 |
| 0-1m | 32 |
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Moldova | 649,862 |
| United States | 555,894 |
| Viet Nam | 387,334 |
| Poland | 215,358 |
| Croatia | 193,138 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moldova | 314,807 | 335,055 | +20,248 |
| United States | 186,083 | 369,811 | +183,728 |
| Viet Nam | 3,986 | 383,348 | +379,362 |
| Poland | 98,142 | 117,216 | +19,074 |
| Croatia | 99,003 | 94,135 | -4,868 |
| France | 130,907 | 60,039 | -70,868 |
| Ireland | 126,135 | 55,937 | -70,198 |
| Portugal | 79,549 | 89,524 | +9,975 |
| Bulgaria | 105,124 | 63,928 | -41,196 |
| Germany | 14,226 | 83,511 | +69,285 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 224 |
| China | 38 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 72 | 152 | +80 |
| China | 38 | 0 | -38 |
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) | 2,095,705 |
| Air transport | 1,300,330 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 423,437 |
| Other | 262 |
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) | 1,077,191 | 1,018,514 | -58,677 |
| Air transport | 431,396 | 868,934 | +437,538 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 140,127 | 283,310 | +143,183 |
| Other | 110 | 152 | +42 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,744,725 |
| East Midlands Airport | 657,678 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 333,845 |
| London Gateway Port | 231,360 |
| London Stansted Airport | 149,297 |
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 | 883,821 | 860,904 | -22,917 |
| East Midlands Airport | 285,824 | 371,854 | +86,030 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 40,020 | 293,825 | +253,805 |
| London Gateway Port | 107,998 | 123,362 | +15,364 |
| London Stansted Airport | 64,062 | 85,235 | +21,173 |
| Dover | 58,464 | 45,889 | -12,575 |
| Southampton | 10,930 | 74,151 | +63,221 |
| Holyhead | 37,706 | 35,436 | -2,270 |
| ZLC | 17,329 | 41,078 | +23,749 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,673 | 46,965 | +41,292 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
- 521011 – Plain weave light cotton fabric
- 521019 – Various light cotton woven fabrics
- 521021 – Plain weave medium-light cotton fabric
- 521029 – Various medium-light cotton woven fabrics
- 521031 – Plain weave mixed cotton fabric
- 521032 – Twill weave mixed cotton fabric
- 521039 – Various mixed cotton woven fabrics
- 521041 – Plain weave blended cotton fabric
- 521049 – Various blended cotton woven fabrics
- 521051 – Plain weave lightweight blended fabric
- 521059 – Various lightweight blended cotton fabrics
Quick facts
HS code: 5210
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cotton fabrics with less than 85% cotton, mixed with man-made fibers, weighing under 200g/m²