Import/export HS code 521051: Plain weave lightweight blended fabric
Lightweight cotton fabric blended with man-made fibers, ideal for summer wear
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- 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 | 127,187 |
| Pakistan | 46,541 |
| Italy | 30,663 |
| France | 24,330 |
| China | 9,749 |
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 | 50,204 | 76,983 | +26,779 |
| Pakistan | 16,721 | 29,820 | +13,099 |
| Italy | 15,624 | 15,039 | -585 |
| France | 4,686 | 19,644 | +14,958 |
| China | 3,886 | 5,863 | +1,977 |
| Belgium | 6,335 | 1,720 | -4,615 |
| South Korea | 6,059 | 0 | -6,059 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 5,700 | +5,700 |
| Germany | 0 | 4,551 | +4,551 |
| India | 0 | 4,543 | +4,543 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 130,914 |
| Pakistan | 46,541 |
| Italy | 30,663 |
| France | 20,603 |
| India | 12,598 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 53,931 | 76,983 | +23,052 |
| Pakistan | 16,721 | 29,820 | +13,099 |
| Italy | 15,624 | 15,039 | -585 |
| France | 959 | 19,644 | +18,685 |
| India | 6,335 | 6,263 | -72 |
| Turkey | 0 | 10,251 | +10,251 |
| China | 3,886 | 5,863 | +1,977 |
| South Korea | 6,059 | 0 | -6,059 |
| Japan | 2,655 | 0 | -2,655 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
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 | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Wales | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 125,707 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 79,898 |
| Air transport | 64,428 |
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) | 68,352 | 57,355 | -10,997 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,178 | 51,720 | +23,542 |
| Air transport | 9,640 | 54,788 | +45,148 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 66,381 |
| Southampton | 39,250 |
| London Stansted Airport | 35,061 |
| Dover | 34,566 |
| Thamesport | 23,412 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 44,757 | 21,624 | -23,133 |
| Southampton | 16,721 | 22,529 | +5,808 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,980 | 30,081 | +25,101 |
| Dover | 12,260 | 22,306 | +10,046 |
| Thamesport | 1,512 | 21,900 | +20,388 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 16,885 | +16,885 |
| Felixstowe | 9,945 | 4,551 | -5,394 |
| London | 8,437 | 4,634 | -3,803 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 7,291 | +7,291 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 5,738 | +5,738 |
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 | 10 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 5 |
| 2025-06 | 5 |
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 | 9 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | 49,440 |
| Egypt | 41,272 |
| Switzerland | 14,310 |
| United States | 11,210 |
| Ireland | 5,448 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | 43,260 | 6,180 | -37,080 |
| Egypt | 41,272 | 0 | -41,272 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 14,310 | +14,310 |
| United States | 3,400 | 7,810 | +4,410 |
| Ireland | 5,448 | 0 | -5,448 |
| New Zealand | 4,131 | 0 | -4,131 |
| Finland | 3,014 | 0 | -3,014 |
| Germany | 1,059 | 1,190 | +131 |
| Turkey | 1,155 | 0 | -1,155 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 1,080 | 0 | -1,080 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 94,843 |
| Air transport | 27,755 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,711 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 88,663 | 6,180 | -82,483 |
| Air transport | 5,635 | 22,120 | +16,485 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,521 | 1,190 | -8,331 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 72,172 |
| London | 18,540 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,310 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,245 |
| Holyhead | 5,448 |
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 Gateway Port | 65,992 | 6,180 | -59,812 |
| London | 18,540 | 0 | -18,540 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 14,310 | +14,310 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,400 | 6,845 | +3,445 |
| Holyhead | 5,448 | 0 | -5,448 |
| Southampton | 4,131 | 0 | -4,131 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,235 | 965 | -1,270 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,014 | 0 | -3,014 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,059 | 1,190 | +131 |
Quick facts
HS code: 521051
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Lightweight cotton fabric blended with man-made fibers, ideal for summer wear