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 | 123,513 |
| Spain | 121,952 |
| India | 111,930 |
| Belgium | 68,167 |
| France | 64,305 |
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 | 59,300 | 64,213 | +4,913 |
| Spain | 85,190 | 36,762 | -48,428 |
| India | 42,448 | 69,482 | +27,034 |
| Belgium | 47,492 | 20,675 | -26,817 |
| France | 31,329 | 32,976 | +1,647 |
| Turkey | 37,152 | 25,507 | -11,645 |
| Germany | 22,822 | 20,352 | -2,470 |
| Portugal | 1,029 | 28,993 | +27,964 |
| China | 7,327 | 0 | -7,327 |
| Netherlands | 4,936 | 2,344 | -2,592 |
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 | 150,812 |
| Spain | 116,543 |
| India | 112,901 |
| Belgium | 102,769 |
| Turkey | 70,046 |
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 | 73,782 | 77,030 | +3,248 |
| Spain | 79,781 | 36,762 | -43,019 |
| India | 43,419 | 69,482 | +26,063 |
| Belgium | 70,460 | 32,309 | -38,151 |
| Turkey | 41,362 | 28,684 | -12,678 |
| France | 11,719 | 21,342 | +9,623 |
| Portugal | 1,029 | 28,993 | +27,964 |
| China | 11,053 | 2,344 | -8,709 |
| Germany | 6,181 | 4,092 | -2,089 |
| Poland | 2,951 | 0 | -2,951 |
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 | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 295,533 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 254,318 |
| Air transport | 92,985 |
| Road transport | 4,453 |
| Other | 1,399 |
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) | 160,157 | 135,376 | -24,781 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 140,874 | 113,444 | -27,430 |
| Air transport | 37,827 | 55,158 | +17,331 |
| Road transport | 2,879 | 1,574 | -1,305 |
| Other | 1,399 | 0 | -1,399 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 175,760 |
| Thamesport | 167,726 |
| Southampton | 95,539 |
| East Midlands Airport | 42,429 |
| Eurotunnel | 41,741 |
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 | 97,383 | 78,377 | -19,006 |
| Thamesport | 104,903 | 62,823 | -42,080 |
| Southampton | 41,514 | 54,025 | +12,511 |
| East Midlands Airport | 16,666 | 25,763 | +9,097 |
| Eurotunnel | 21,590 | 20,151 | -1,439 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,810 | 16,452 | +4,642 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,062 | 12,661 | +599 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,197 | 13,381 | +5,184 |
| ZLC | 11,392 | 1,574 | -9,818 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 10,825 | +10,825 |
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
|
17 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
10 |
|
Manufacture of wearing apparel
|
4 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 6 |
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 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 | 22 |
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 20 |
| EASTWOOD PROPERTIES LTD | 20 |
| 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 | 16 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
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 | 36,743 |
| France | 12,522 |
| Germany | 9,416 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 7,082 |
| 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 | 19,991 | 16,752 | -3,239 |
| France | 3,357 | 9,165 | +5,808 |
| Germany | 8,005 | 1,411 | -6,594 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,930 | 4,152 | +1,222 |
| Bahrain | 0 | 6,618 | +6,618 |
| Spain | 4,517 | 0 | -4,517 |
| Australia | 1,691 | 2,811 | +1,120 |
| Italy | 3,009 | 1,215 | -1,794 |
| Belgium | 3,875 | 0 | -3,875 |
| Ireland | 2,095 | 1,116 | -979 |
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 | 89,455 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 30,484 |
| 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 | 45,929 | 43,526 | -2,403 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,955 | 9,529 | -11,426 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 31,268 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 28,779 |
| East Midlands Airport | 28,490 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,330 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 11,556 | 19,712 | +8,156 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,603 | 19,176 | +9,573 |
| East Midlands Airport | 24,770 | 3,720 | -21,050 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,132 | 7,198 | -4,934 |
| 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