Import/export HS code 521021: Plain weave medium-light cotton fabric
Medium-light cotton fabric with a plain weave, perfect for everyday clothing
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | 1,986,854 |
| China | 143,363 |
| Spain | 36,564 |
| Italy | 31,540 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 9,150 |
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 | 1,063,286 | 923,568 | -139,718 |
| China | 27,343 | 116,020 | +88,677 |
| Spain | 36,564 | 0 | -36,564 |
| Italy | 21,941 | 9,599 | -12,342 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 9,150 | +9,150 |
| Japan | 0 | 2,846 | +2,846 |
| United States | 0 | 2,150 | +2,150 |
| Nepal | 1,297 | 0 | -1,297 |
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 | 2,006,054 |
| China | 179,927 |
| Italy | 11,177 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 9,150 |
| Japan | 2,846 |
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 | 1,082,486 | 923,568 | -158,918 |
| China | 63,907 | 116,020 | +52,113 |
| Italy | 1,578 | 9,599 | +8,021 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 9,150 | +9,150 |
| Japan | 0 | 2,846 | +2,846 |
| Thailand | 0 | 2,150 | +2,150 |
| Nepal | 1,297 | 0 | -1,297 |
| Czechia | 1,163 | 0 | -1,163 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Northern Ireland | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
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 | 4 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,115,400 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 55,764 |
| Air transport | 23,735 |
| Road transport | 18,865 |
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) | 1,071,764 | 1,043,636 | -28,128 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 55,764 | 0 | -55,764 |
| Air transport | 4,038 | 19,697 | +15,659 |
| Road transport | 18,865 | 0 | -18,865 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 980,225 |
| Felixstowe | 424,617 |
| London Gateway Port | 368,303 |
| Belfast Port | 364,628 |
| Dover | 36,564 |
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 | 763,963 | 216,262 | -547,701 |
| Felixstowe | 268,196 | 156,421 | -111,775 |
| London Gateway Port | 52,712 | 315,591 | +262,879 |
| Belfast Port | 18,865 | 345,763 | +326,898 |
| Dover | 36,564 | 0 | -36,564 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 13,649 | +13,649 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 9,599 | +9,599 |
| London | 6,093 | 0 | -6,093 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,460 | 2,150 | -310 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 3,898 | +3,898 |
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 | 13 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 5 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 1 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JOHN COTTON GROUP LIMITED | 42 |
| REDWOOD TTM LTD | 38 |
| LEES-NEWSOME LIMITED | 24 |
| WHYTE AND IVORY LIMITED | 21 |
| I.J.PARKASH LIMITED | 18 |
| EVANS TEXTILE (SALES) LIMITED | 17 |
| BANCROFT SOFT FURNISHINGS LIMITED | 10 |
| GP & J BAKER LIMITED | 10 |
| LUV2SLEEP LIMITED | 9 |
| SWISCOT TEXTILES LIMITED | 9 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | 33,856 |
| Ireland | 11,942 |
| United States | 9,556 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 6,393 |
| Finland | 1,309 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 0 | 33,856 | +33,856 |
| Ireland | 11,942 | 0 | -11,942 |
| United States | 8,356 | 1,200 | -7,156 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 0 | 6,393 | +6,393 |
| Finland | 1,309 | 0 | -1,309 |
| France | 1,290 | 0 | -1,290 |
| Czechia | 1,160 | 0 | -1,160 |
| Italy | 0 | 900 | +900 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 40,249 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,132 |
| Air transport | 12,025 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 40,249 | +40,249 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,232 | 900 | -12,332 |
| Air transport | 10,825 | 1,200 | -9,625 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 33,856 |
| Heysham | 11,942 |
| ZLC | 7,968 |
| Portsmouth | 6,393 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,057 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 33,856 | +33,856 |
| Heysham | 11,942 | 0 | -11,942 |
| ZLC | 6,768 | 1,200 | -5,568 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 6,393 | +6,393 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,057 | 0 | -4,057 |
| Dover | 1,290 | 0 | -1,290 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 900 | +900 |
Quick facts
HS code: 521021
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Medium-light cotton fabric with a plain weave, perfect for everyday clothing