Import/export HS code 521049: Various blended cotton woven fabrics
Other cotton fabrics blended with man-made fibers, for diverse uses
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 140,216 |
| Spain | 122,840 |
| India | 109,854 |
| France | 70,399 |
| Belgium | 67,092 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 72,423 | 67,793 | -4,630 |
| Spain | 68,697 | 54,143 | -14,554 |
| India | 40,518 | 69,336 | +28,818 |
| France | 37,321 | 33,078 | -4,243 |
| Belgium | 28,735 | 38,357 | +9,622 |
| Turkey | 28,931 | 35,259 | +6,328 |
| Germany | 25,632 | 20,352 | -5,280 |
| Portugal | 1,029 | 28,993 | +27,964 |
| China | 9,793 | 1,114 | -8,679 |
| Netherlands | 6,525 | 1,151 | -5,374 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 167,515 |
| Spain | 117,431 |
| India | 110,825 |
| Belgium | 105,989 |
| Turkey | 71,577 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 86,905 | 80,610 | -6,295 |
| Spain | 63,288 | 54,143 | -9,145 |
| India | 41,489 | 69,336 | +27,847 |
| Belgium | 55,998 | 49,991 | -6,007 |
| Turkey | 33,141 | 38,436 | +5,295 |
| France | 13,416 | 21,444 | +8,028 |
| Portugal | 1,029 | 28,993 | +27,964 |
| China | 15,108 | 2,265 | -12,843 |
| Germany | 8,991 | 4,092 | -4,899 |
| United States | 1,967 | 1,234 | -733 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 9 |
| Inner London - East | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 301,891 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 259,232 |
| Air transport | 112,531 |
| Road transport | 4,453 |
| Other | 1,417 |
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) | 150,706 | 151,185 | +479 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 113,427 | 145,805 | +32,378 |
| Air transport | 57,271 | 55,260 | -2,011 |
| Road transport | 2,879 | 1,574 | -1,305 |
| Other | 1,417 | 0 | -1,417 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 179,085 |
| Thamesport | 171,049 |
| Southampton | 95,539 |
| Eurotunnel | 41,741 |
| East Midlands Airport | 41,230 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 76,943 | 102,142 | +25,199 |
| Thamesport | 93,385 | 77,664 | -15,721 |
| Southampton | 41,514 | 54,025 | +12,511 |
| Eurotunnel | 18,010 | 23,731 | +5,721 |
| East Midlands Airport | 15,365 | 25,865 | +10,500 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,696 | 17,566 | +6,870 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,062 | 12,661 | +599 |
| London Stansted Airport | 18,735 | 4,046 | -14,689 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,197 | 13,381 | +5,184 |
| ZLC | 6,376 | 6,590 | +214 |
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 | 16 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
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 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROMO LIMITED | 40 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 37 |
| HYPNOS LIMITED | 21 |
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 19 |
| EASTWOOD PROPERTIES LTD | 19 |
| AIRSPRUNG BEDS LIMITED | 11 |
| DESIGNERS GUILD LIMITED | 11 |
| PAUL SMITH LIMITED | 8 |
| FABRIC GODMOTHER LIMITED | 7 |
| SEASONS TEXTILES LIMITED | 6 |
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 | 5 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 39,233 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 9,613 |
| France | 9,573 |
| Germany | 9,416 |
| Bahrain | 6,618 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 14,414 | 24,819 | +10,405 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 5,461 | 4,152 | -1,309 |
| France | 2,184 | 7,389 | +5,205 |
| Germany | 8,005 | 1,411 | -6,594 |
| Bahrain | 0 | 6,618 | +6,618 |
| Spain | 0 | 4,517 | +4,517 |
| Australia | 1,691 | 2,811 | +1,120 |
| Italy | 3,009 | 1,215 | -1,794 |
| Belgium | 3,875 | 0 | -3,875 |
| Uzbekistan | 3,771 | 0 | -3,771 |
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 | 94,476 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 29,790 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 915 |
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 | 40,593 | 53,883 | +13,290 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,810 | 9,980 | -9,830 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 915 | +915 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 33,511 |
| London Stansted Airport | 31,268 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 28,779 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,636 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,728 |
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 | 27,501 | 6,010 | -21,491 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,605 | 20,663 | +10,058 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,487 | 26,292 | +23,805 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,987 | 7,649 | -3,338 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,728 | 0 | -6,728 |
| Holyhead | 2,095 | 1,116 | -979 |
| Dover | 0 | 1,215 | +1,215 |
| ZLC | 0 | 918 | +918 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 915 | +915 |
Quick facts
HS code: 521049
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other cotton fabrics blended with man-made fibers, for diverse uses