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 | 1,214,339 |
| China | 705,326 |
| Turkey | 307,959 |
| Spain | 149,408 |
| India | 84,940 |
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 | 678,343 | 535,996 | -142,347 |
| China | 367,974 | 337,352 | -30,622 |
| Turkey | 169,125 | 138,834 | -30,291 |
| Spain | 61,070 | 88,338 | +27,268 |
| India | 31,315 | 53,625 | +22,310 |
| Netherlands | 44,268 | 7,354 | -36,914 |
| France | 20,790 | 1,058 | -19,732 |
| Italy | 11,427 | 6,771 | -4,656 |
| Poland | 6,582 | 4,400 | -2,182 |
| 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 | 1,363,945 |
| China | 567,232 |
| Turkey | 314,093 |
| Spain | 169,171 |
| India | 80,503 |
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 | 819,615 | 544,330 | -275,285 |
| China | 220,331 | 346,901 | +126,570 |
| Turkey | 172,538 | 141,555 | -30,983 |
| Spain | 80,833 | 88,338 | +7,505 |
| India | 35,212 | 45,291 | +10,079 |
| Thailand | 28,290 | 0 | -28,290 |
| Italy | 16,889 | 8,095 | -8,794 |
| Indonesia | 9,796 | 6,030 | -3,766 |
| Canada | 12,953 | 0 | -12,953 |
| Taiwan | 7,883 | 1,097 | -6,786 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Lancashire | 3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
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 | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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) | 1,964,116 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 486,275 |
| Air transport | 140,153 |
| Other | 8,773 |
| Road transport | 3,005 |
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) | 1,101,696 | 862,420 | -239,276 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 270,585 | 215,690 | -54,895 |
| Air transport | 36,575 | 103,578 | +67,003 |
| Other | 439 | 8,334 | +7,895 |
| Road transport | 3,005 | 0 | -3,005 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 758,103 |
| London Gateway Port | 710,759 |
| Felixstowe | 442,843 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 297,208 |
| Dover | 94,201 |
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 | 608,105 | 149,998 | -458,107 |
| London Gateway Port | 166,657 | 544,102 | +377,445 |
| Felixstowe | 296,306 | 146,537 | -149,769 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 164,428 | 132,780 | -31,648 |
| Dover | 37,506 | 56,695 | +19,189 |
| Eurotunnel | 66,300 | 26,215 | -40,085 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,858 | 63,402 | +54,544 |
| Manchester Airport | 9,384 | 28,751 | +19,367 |
| Thamesport | 24,669 | 4,400 | -20,269 |
| East Midlands Airport | 12,283 | 3,728 | -8,555 |
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 | 23 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 8 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WHYTE AND IVORY LIMITED | 36 |
| AVOCA HOME TECHNICAL TEXTILES LIMITED | 30 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 21 |
| ARISTA (U.K.) LIMITED | 19 |
| MICHAEL ABAKHAN LIMITED | 17 |
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 12 |
| 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 | 17 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 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 | 46,417 |
| Dominican Republic | 43,351 |
| Morocco | 26,190 |
| Tunisia | 25,169 |
| France | 17,346 |
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 | 14,488 | 31,929 | +17,441 |
| Dominican Republic | 33,269 | 10,082 | -23,187 |
| Morocco | 15,672 | 10,518 | -5,154 |
| Tunisia | 17,874 | 7,295 | -10,579 |
| France | 7,083 | 10,263 | +3,180 |
| Netherlands | 6,611 | 4,439 | -2,172 |
| Ireland | 1,251 | 7,827 | +6,576 |
| Japan | 8,466 | 0 | -8,466 |
| New Zealand | 0 | 8,206 | +8,206 |
| 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) | 104,665 |
| Air transport | 103,606 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 47,546 |
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) | 61,674 | 42,991 | -18,683 |
| Air transport | 53,160 | 50,446 | -2,714 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,258 | 18,288 | -10,970 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 68,723 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 64,092 |
| London Gateway Port | 43,192 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,531 |
| 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 | 34,084 | 34,639 | +555 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 44,492 | 19,600 | -24,892 |
| London Gateway Port | 29,258 | 13,934 | -15,324 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,633 | 5,898 | -5,735 |
| Portsmouth | 12,011 | 5,301 | -6,710 |
| Dover | 3,920 | 10,263 | +6,343 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,363 | 8,565 | +7,202 |
| Holyhead | 1,251 | 7,827 | +6,576 |
| 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