Import/export HS code 521039: Various mixed cotton woven fabrics
Other cotton fabrics blended with man-made fibers, for various applications
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 312,595 |
| Pakistan | 217,625 |
| China | 133,207 |
| Turkey | 98,635 |
| Italy | 75,826 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 127,052 | 185,543 | +58,491 |
| Pakistan | 45,524 | 172,101 | +126,577 |
| China | 80,408 | 52,799 | -27,609 |
| Turkey | 13,463 | 85,172 | +71,709 |
| Italy | 32,062 | 43,764 | +11,702 |
| India | 19,346 | 18,863 | -483 |
| France | 2,980 | 28,699 | +25,719 |
| Sweden | 2,754 | 0 | -2,754 |
| United States | 2,237 | 0 | -2,237 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 309,336 |
| Pakistan | 217,625 |
| China | 133,207 |
| Turkey | 100,061 |
| Italy | 66,678 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 123,793 | 185,543 | +61,750 |
| Pakistan | 45,524 | 172,101 | +126,577 |
| China | 80,408 | 52,799 | -27,609 |
| Turkey | 14,889 | 85,172 | +70,283 |
| Italy | 26,352 | 40,326 | +13,974 |
| India | 21,179 | 18,863 | -2,316 |
| France | 2,980 | 28,699 | +25,719 |
| United Kingdom | 5,710 | 3,438 | -2,272 |
| Viet Nam | 2,754 | 0 | -2,754 |
| Taiwan | 2,237 | 0 | -2,237 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Wales | 1 | 0 | -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) | 429,891 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 331,910 |
| Air transport | 140,570 |
| Road transport | 10,396 |
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) | 143,616 | 286,275 | +142,659 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 108,479 | 223,431 | +114,952 |
| Air transport | 68,152 | 72,418 | +4,266 |
| Road transport | 5,579 | 4,817 | -762 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 381,717 |
| London Gateway Port | 137,705 |
| Dover | 75,277 |
| Southampton | 63,602 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 55,710 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 167,802 | 213,915 | +46,113 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,152 | 125,553 | +113,401 |
| Dover | 14,857 | 60,420 | +45,563 |
| Southampton | 37,043 | 26,559 | -10,484 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,783 | 47,927 | +40,144 |
| Felixstowe | 11,032 | 25,774 | +14,742 |
| Manchester Airport | 16,704 | 11,346 | -5,358 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 27,062 | +27,062 |
| Thamesport | 5,313 | 18,810 | +13,497 |
| East Midlands Airport | 14,027 | 5,291 | -8,736 |
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 | 18 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 4 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 3 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 42,335 |
| Nigeria | 40,423 |
| Ireland | 38,931 |
| Switzerland | 37,608 |
| Australia | 8,949 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 18,050 | 24,285 | +6,235 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 40,423 | +40,423 |
| Ireland | 34,327 | 4,604 | -29,723 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 37,608 | +37,608 |
| Australia | 8,949 | 0 | -8,949 |
| Italy | 6,721 | 1,152 | -5,569 |
| Canada | 5,003 | 0 | -5,003 |
| Norway | 4,268 | 0 | -4,268 |
| France | 885 | 2,728 | +1,843 |
| China | 3,520 | 0 | -3,520 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 199 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 199 | 0 | -199 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 117,563 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 87,842 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,403 |
| Other | 199 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 65,348 | 52,215 | -13,133 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 24,142 | 63,700 | +39,558 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 1,403 | +1,403 |
| Other | 199 | 0 | -199 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 64,620 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 44,538 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 43,185 |
| Holyhead | 20,935 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,760 |
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 | 57,943 | 6,677 | -51,266 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,105 | 43,433 | +42,328 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,577 | 37,608 | +32,031 |
| Holyhead | 16,331 | 4,604 | -11,727 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 18,760 | +18,760 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,472 | 0 | -4,472 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,828 | 2,105 | +277 |
| Dover | 885 | 2,728 | +1,843 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 1,403 | +1,403 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,349 | 0 | -1,349 |
Quick facts
HS code: 521039
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other cotton fabrics blended with man-made fibers, for various applications