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.
- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 143,453 |
| Pakistan | 46,541 |
| Italy | 31,108 |
| France | 24,721 |
| Turkey | 21,035 |
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 | 66,064 | 77,389 | +11,325 |
| Pakistan | 46,541 | 0 | -46,541 |
| Italy | 17,646 | 13,462 | -4,184 |
| France | 2,498 | 22,223 | +19,725 |
| Turkey | 0 | 21,035 | +21,035 |
| Germany | 0 | 10,223 | +10,223 |
| Belgium | 4,219 | 4,153 | -66 |
| South Korea | 6,059 | 0 | -6,059 |
| China | 0 | 5,863 | +5,863 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 5,700 | +5,700 |
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 | 144,992 |
| Pakistan | 46,541 |
| Turkey | 36,958 |
| Italy | 31,108 |
| France | 23,182 |
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 | 67,603 | 77,389 | +9,786 |
| Pakistan | 46,541 | 0 | -46,541 |
| Turkey | 0 | 36,958 | +36,958 |
| Italy | 17,646 | 13,462 | -4,184 |
| France | 959 | 22,223 | +21,264 |
| India | 4,219 | 8,696 | +4,477 |
| South Korea | 6,059 | 0 | -6,059 |
| China | 0 | 5,863 | +5,863 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| North Yorkshire | 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 | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -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) | 145,529 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 93,429 |
| Air transport | 66,554 |
| Road transport | 2,106 |
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) | 69,569 | 75,960 | +6,391 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 67,603 | 25,826 | -41,777 |
| Air transport | 5,855 | 60,699 | +54,844 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,106 | +2,106 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 60,993 |
| Dover | 51,588 |
| Thamesport | 40,829 |
| Southampton | 39,250 |
| London Stansted Airport | 31,080 |
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 | 42,152 | 18,841 | -23,311 |
| Dover | 13,900 | 37,688 | +23,788 |
| Thamesport | 15,003 | 25,826 | +10,823 |
| Southampton | 39,250 | 0 | -39,250 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 31,080 | +31,080 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 16,885 | +16,885 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,660 | 7,125 | +2,465 |
| London | 6,379 | 4,634 | -1,745 |
| Felixstowe | 6,059 | 4,551 | -1,508 |
| Portsmouth | 4,240 | 4,574 | +334 |
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
|
13 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
8 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
2 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of wearing apparel
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 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 | 12 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Egypt | 41,272 |
| Dominican Republic | 30,900 |
| Germany | 30,454 |
| Switzerland | 14,310 |
| United States | 11,210 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 41,272 | 0 | -41,272 |
| Dominican Republic | 30,900 | 0 | -30,900 |
| Germany | 1,059 | 29,395 | +28,336 |
| Switzerland | 14,310 | 0 | -14,310 |
| United States | 8,526 | 2,684 | -5,842 |
| Ireland | 5,448 | 0 | -5,448 |
| New Zealand | 4,131 | 0 | -4,131 |
| Finland | 3,014 | 0 | -3,014 |
| 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) | 76,303 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 38,916 |
| Air transport | 27,755 |
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) | 76,303 | 0 | -76,303 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,521 | 29,395 | +19,874 |
| Air transport | 25,071 | 2,684 | -22,387 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 53,632 |
| Immingham Docks | 31,219 |
| London | 18,540 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,310 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,245 |
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 | 53,632 | 0 | -53,632 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,014 | 28,205 | +25,191 |
| London | 18,540 | 0 | -18,540 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,310 | 0 | -14,310 |
| London Stansted Airport | 7,561 | 2,684 | -4,877 |
| Holyhead | 5,448 | 0 | -5,448 |
| Southampton | 4,131 | 0 | -4,131 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,200 | 0 | -3,200 |
| 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