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 | 846,522 |
| China | 312,007 |
| Italy | 23,130 |
| Germany | 16,638 |
| India | 12,895 |
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 | 371,401 | 475,121 | +103,720 |
| China | 102,907 | 209,100 | +106,193 |
| Italy | 12,468 | 10,662 | -1,806 |
| Germany | 0 | 16,638 | +16,638 |
| India | 9,293 | 3,602 | -5,691 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 11,701 | +11,701 |
| 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 | 1,158,529 |
| Italy | 39,768 |
| India | 12,895 |
| Pakistan | 11,701 |
| 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 | 474,308 | 684,221 | +209,913 |
| Italy | 12,468 | 27,300 | +14,832 |
| India | 9,293 | 3,602 | -5,691 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 11,701 | +11,701 |
| 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 | 3 |
| 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 | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| 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) | 857,811 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 339,105 |
| Air transport | 43,942 |
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) | 372,550 | 485,261 | +112,711 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 109,792 | 229,313 | +119,521 |
| Air transport | 21,382 | 22,560 | +1,178 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 809,219 |
| Felixstowe | 165,263 |
| Southampton | 138,654 |
| 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 | 358,991 | 450,228 | +91,237 |
| Felixstowe | 62,188 | 103,075 | +40,887 |
| Southampton | 38,865 | 99,789 | +60,924 |
| Dover | 13,559 | 31,813 | +18,254 |
| 499 | 0 | 20,710 | +20,710 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,506 | 8,725 | +2,219 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 9,811 | +9,811 |
| Birmingham Airport | 5,583 | 3,494 | -2,089 |
| 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
|
5 |
|
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 | 5 |
| 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 | 39,766 |
| United States | 27,666 |
| 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 | 18,385 | 21,381 | +2,996 |
| United States | 6,074 | 21,592 | +15,518 |
| France | 4,616 | 15,734 | +11,118 |
| Ireland | 11,163 | 0 | -11,163 |
| Germany | 2,235 | 8,673 | +6,438 |
| Slovakia | 5,400 | 5,400 | +0 |
| Spain | 0 | 5,389 | +5,389 |
| Italy | 3,673 | 0 | -3,673 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 2,970 | +2,970 |
| New Zealand | 2,884 | 0 | -2,884 |
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) | 94,669 |
| Air transport | 48,870 |
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) | 43,481 | 51,188 | +7,707 |
| Air transport | 17,966 | 30,904 | +12,938 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 72,542 |
| East Midlands Airport | 24,813 |
| ZLC | 14,671 |
| Dover | 10,964 |
| London Stansted Airport | 8,238 |
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 | 23,785 | 48,757 | +24,972 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,668 | 16,145 | +7,477 |
| ZLC | 2,918 | 11,753 | +8,835 |
| Dover | 8,533 | 2,431 | -6,102 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,380 | 1,858 | -4,522 |
| Heysham | 5,288 | 0 | -5,288 |
| Holyhead | 4,391 | 0 | -4,391 |
| 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