Import/export HS code 521011: Plain weave light cotton fabric
Simple and lightweight cotton fabric, ideal for casual and summer wear
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 855,127 |
| China | 312,007 |
| Pakistan | 24,653 |
| Italy | 23,130 |
| Germany | 16,638 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 402,980 | 452,147 | +49,167 |
| China | 102,021 | 209,986 | +107,965 |
| Pakistan | 14,842 | 9,811 | -5,031 |
| Italy | 9,507 | 13,623 | +4,116 |
| Germany | 0 | 16,638 | +16,638 |
| India | 10,501 | 3,602 | -6,899 |
| Netherlands | 5,626 | 0 | -5,626 |
| Turkey | 0 | 5,062 | +5,062 |
| United States | 880 | 3,895 | +3,015 |
| Spain | 1,149 | 1,353 | +204 |
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 | 1,167,134 |
| Italy | 39,768 |
| Pakistan | 24,653 |
| India | 14,103 |
| Netherlands | 5,626 |
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 | 505,001 | 662,133 | +157,132 |
| Italy | 9,507 | 30,261 | +20,754 |
| Pakistan | 14,842 | 9,811 | -5,031 |
| India | 10,501 | 3,602 | -6,899 |
| Netherlands | 5,626 | 0 | -5,626 |
| Turkey | 0 | 5,062 | +5,062 |
| United States | 880 | 3,895 | +3,015 |
| Spain | 1,149 | 1,353 | +204 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 0 | 1 | +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) | 866,416 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 353,947 |
| Air transport | 43,260 |
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) | 404,129 | 462,287 | +58,158 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 123,748 | 230,199 | +106,451 |
| Air transport | 19,629 | 23,631 | +4,002 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 817,824 |
| Felixstowe | 165,263 |
| Southampton | 153,496 |
| Dover | 45,372 |
| 499 | 20,710 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 390,570 | 427,254 | +36,684 |
| Felixstowe | 62,188 | 103,075 | +40,887 |
| Southampton | 53,707 | 99,789 | +46,082 |
| Dover | 13,559 | 31,813 | +18,254 |
| 499 | 0 | 20,710 | +20,710 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,714 | 8,725 | +1,011 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 9,811 | +9,811 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,622 | 6,455 | +3,833 |
| Thamesport | 6,885 | 0 | -6,885 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,975 | 0 | -5,975 |
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 | 6 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 43,001 |
| United States | 26,112 |
| France | 20,350 |
| Ireland | 11,163 |
| Germany | 10,908 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 22,095 | 20,906 | -1,189 |
| United States | 2,511 | 23,601 | +21,090 |
| France | 1,995 | 18,355 | +16,360 |
| Ireland | 7,219 | 3,944 | -3,275 |
| Germany | 2,235 | 8,673 | +6,438 |
| Slovakia | 5,400 | 5,400 | +0 |
| Spain | 0 | 5,389 | +5,389 |
| New Zealand | 4,030 | 0 | -4,030 |
| Italy | 3,673 | 0 | -3,673 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 2,970 | +2,970 |
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) | 97,904 |
| Air transport | 48,462 |
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) | 40,626 | 57,278 | +16,652 |
| Air transport | 15,549 | 32,913 | +17,364 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 75,777 |
| East Midlands Airport | 24,935 |
| ZLC | 13,141 |
| Dover | 10,964 |
| London Stansted Airport | 9,238 |
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 | 27,495 | 48,282 | +20,787 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,814 | 15,121 | +5,307 |
| ZLC | 1,851 | 11,290 | +9,439 |
| Dover | 5,912 | 5,052 | -860 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,884 | 5,354 | +1,470 |
| Heysham | 2,800 | 2,488 | -312 |
| Holyhead | 2,935 | 1,456 | -1,479 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,484 | 0 | -1,484 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 1,148 | +1,148 |
Quick facts
HS code: 521011
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Simple and lightweight cotton fabric, ideal for casual and summer wear