Import/export HS code 521031: Plain weave mixed cotton fabric
Plain weave cotton fabric blended with man-made fibers, lightweight and durable
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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 | 1,220,224 |
| China | 626,477 |
| Turkey | 285,109 |
| Spain | 149,066 |
| Italy | 90,976 |
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 | 825,514 | 394,710 | -430,804 |
| China | 297,789 | 328,688 | +30,899 |
| Turkey | 157,420 | 127,689 | -29,731 |
| Spain | 64,782 | 84,284 | +19,502 |
| Italy | 15,467 | 75,509 | +60,042 |
| India | 39,649 | 48,076 | +8,427 |
| Netherlands | 50,073 | 1,324 | -48,749 |
| France | 19,763 | 1,058 | -18,705 |
| Poland | 8,997 | 1,985 | -7,012 |
| United States | 6,144 | 4,054 | -2,090 |
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 | 1,322,113 |
| China | 603,713 |
| Turkey | 293,011 |
| Spain | 167,061 |
| India | 83,288 |
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 | 927,403 | 394,710 | -532,693 |
| China | 200,278 | 403,435 | +203,157 |
| Turkey | 160,833 | 132,178 | -28,655 |
| Spain | 84,545 | 82,516 | -2,029 |
| India | 35,212 | 48,076 | +12,864 |
| Italy | 20,929 | 9,220 | -11,709 |
| Thailand | 28,290 | 0 | -28,290 |
| Indonesia | 15,826 | 0 | -15,826 |
| Canada | 12,953 | 0 | -12,953 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 4,054 | +4,054 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Lancashire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 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) | 1,887,822 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 468,593 |
| Air transport | 206,743 |
| Other | 8,548 |
| Road transport | 888 |
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) | 1,173,613 | 714,209 | -459,404 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 269,420 | 199,173 | -70,247 |
| Air transport | 40,508 | 166,235 | +125,727 |
| Other | 8,548 | 0 | -8,548 |
| Road transport | 888 | 0 | -888 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 736,744 |
| Southampton | 710,386 |
| Felixstowe | 396,164 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 261,673 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 138,211 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 326,529 | 410,215 | +83,686 |
| Southampton | 569,052 | 141,334 | -427,718 |
| Felixstowe | 246,842 | 149,322 | -97,520 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 156,886 | 104,787 | -52,099 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,196 | 131,015 | +123,819 |
| Dover | 50,553 | 66,354 | +15,801 |
| Eurotunnel | 60,657 | 28,032 | -32,625 |
| Manchester Airport | 16,048 | 22,087 | +6,039 |
| Thamesport | 19,201 | 1,985 | -17,216 |
| East Midlands Airport | 12,283 | 5,436 | -6,847 |
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
|
22 |
|
Manufacture of wearing apparel
|
7 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
6 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
5 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 8 |
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WHYTE AND IVORY LIMITED | 37 |
| AVOCA HOME TECHNICAL TEXTILES LIMITED | 30 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 22 |
| ARISTA (U.K.) LIMITED | 19 |
| MICHAEL ABAKHAN LIMITED | 17 |
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 13 |
| NEW LOOK RETAILERS LIMITED | 12 |
| VISCOUNT TEXTILES LIMITED | 11 |
| RIVER ISLAND CLOTHING CO. LIMITED | 11 |
| RUBITEX LIMITED | 10 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Gibraltar | 45,569 |
| Dominican Republic | 37,792 |
| Tunisia | 25,169 |
| Morocco | 22,529 |
| France | 19,168 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar | 12,404 | 33,165 | +20,761 |
| Dominican Republic | 27,710 | 10,082 | -17,628 |
| Tunisia | 23,863 | 1,306 | -22,557 |
| Morocco | 14,145 | 8,384 | -5,761 |
| France | 7,083 | 12,085 | +5,002 |
| Japan | 8,466 | 930 | -7,536 |
| Netherlands | 4,642 | 4,439 | -203 |
| New Zealand | 0 | 8,206 | +8,206 |
| Ireland | 0 | 7,827 | +7,827 |
| Saudi Arabia | 6,932 | 0 | -6,932 |
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) | 99,606 |
| Air transport | 97,704 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 41,987 |
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) | 64,213 | 35,393 | -28,820 |
| Air transport | 50,990 | 46,714 | -4,276 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,699 | 18,288 | -5,411 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 61,891 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 58,462 |
| London Gateway Port | 37,633 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 18,461 |
| Portsmouth | 17,312 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 26,016 | 35,875 | +9,859 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 46,148 | 12,314 | -33,834 |
| London Gateway Port | 23,699 | 13,934 | -9,765 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,531 | 930 | -16,601 |
| Portsmouth | 14,145 | 3,167 | -10,978 |
| Dover | 3,920 | 12,085 | +8,165 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,363 | 8,565 | +7,202 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 7,827 | +7,827 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,892 | 1,344 | -3,548 |
| Southampton | 0 | 4,354 | +4,354 |
Quick facts
HS code: 521031
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Plain weave cotton fabric blended with man-made fibers, lightweight and durable