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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 139,937 |
| Italy | 128,388 |
| France | 93,362 |
| India | 92,151 |
| Belgium | 61,908 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 94,173 | 45,764 | -48,409 |
| Italy | 61,948 | 66,440 | +4,492 |
| France | 61,940 | 31,422 | -30,518 |
| India | 34,679 | 57,472 | +22,793 |
| Belgium | 31,795 | 30,113 | -1,682 |
| Turkey | 29,146 | 31,011 | +1,865 |
| Germany | 22,360 | 21,817 | -543 |
| China | 6,519 | 4,388 | -2,131 |
| Netherlands | 6,525 | 0 | -6,525 |
| United States | 2,938 | 1,234 | -1,704 |
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 | 156,495 |
| Spain | 109,208 |
| Belgium | 104,929 |
| Turkey | 96,809 |
| India | 93,122 |
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 | 73,966 | 82,529 | +8,563 |
| Spain | 63,444 | 45,764 | -17,680 |
| Belgium | 66,139 | 38,790 | -27,349 |
| Turkey | 61,450 | 35,359 | -26,091 |
| India | 35,650 | 57,472 | +21,822 |
| France | 26,141 | 21,574 | -4,567 |
| China | 11,834 | 4,388 | -7,446 |
| Germany | 8,991 | 2,285 | -6,706 |
| United States | 1,967 | 1,234 | -733 |
| 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 | 7 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 292,843 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 254,688 |
| Air transport | 94,965 |
| Road transport | 2,879 |
| Other | 1,425 |
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) | 160,132 | 132,711 | -27,421 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 143,201 | 111,487 | -31,714 |
| Air transport | 51,460 | 43,505 | -7,955 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,879 | +2,879 |
| Other | 1,415 | 10 | -1,405 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Thamesport | 176,844 |
| Dover | 160,455 |
| Southampton | 77,836 |
| Eurotunnel | 40,686 |
| London Gateway Port | 31,122 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thamesport | 111,251 | 65,593 | -45,658 |
| Dover | 81,522 | 78,933 | -2,589 |
| Southampton | 32,401 | 45,435 | +13,034 |
| Eurotunnel | 26,702 | 13,984 | -12,718 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,369 | 19,753 | +8,384 |
| East Midlands Airport | 14,194 | 15,157 | +963 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,062 | 12,661 | +599 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,324 | 18,254 | +14,930 |
| London Stansted Airport | 17,680 | 2,422 | -15,258 |
| London | 17,829 | 1,930 | -15,899 |
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 | 9 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 6 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 7 |
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 | 36 |
| HYPNOS LIMITED | 21 |
| EASTWOOD PROPERTIES LTD | 18 |
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 17 |
| AIRSPRUNG BEDS LIMITED | 11 |
| DESIGNERS GUILD LIMITED | 11 |
| PAUL SMITH LIMITED | 7 |
| FABRIC GODMOTHER LIMITED | 5 |
| CHARLES GRAY LONDON LIMITED | 4 |
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 | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| Other | 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 | 34,943 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 9,613 |
| Bahrain | 9,183 |
| Germany | 8,005 |
| France | 6,610 |
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 | 13,350 | 21,593 | +8,243 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 5,461 | 4,152 | -1,309 |
| Bahrain | 2,565 | 6,618 | +4,053 |
| Germany | 1,277 | 6,728 | +5,451 |
| France | 2,184 | 4,426 | +2,242 |
| Uzbekistan | 5,790 | 0 | -5,790 |
| Spain | 0 | 4,517 | +4,517 |
| Australia | 1,691 | 2,811 | +1,120 |
| Italy | 0 | 4,224 | +4,224 |
| Belgium | 3,875 | 0 | -3,875 |
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 | 90,760 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 31,327 |
| 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 | 40,057 | 50,703 | +10,646 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,030 | 15,297 | -733 |
| 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 | 34,675 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 28,779 |
| London Stansted Airport | 25,416 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 20,173 |
| 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 | 27,057 | 7,618 | -19,439 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,487 | 26,292 | +23,805 |
| London Stansted Airport | 9,541 | 15,875 | +6,334 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,935 | 6,238 | -7,697 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 6,728 | +6,728 |
| Holyhead | 2,095 | 1,116 | -979 |
| ZLC | 972 | 918 | -54 |
| Dover | 0 | 1,215 | +1,215 |
| 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