Import/export HS code 5211: Cotton fabrics mixed with man-made fibers
Woven cotton fabrics with less than 85% cotton, mainly mixed with synthetic fibers, weighing over 200g/m²
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 6,745,706 |
| Pakistan | 6,152,489 |
| India | 5,073,972 |
| Germany | 4,465,119 |
| Belgium | 3,570,076 |
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 | 3,407,446 | 3,338,260 | -69,186 |
| Pakistan | 3,895,099 | 2,257,390 | -1,637,709 |
| India | 2,696,738 | 2,377,234 | -319,504 |
| Germany | 2,167,638 | 2,297,481 | +129,843 |
| Belgium | 1,769,283 | 1,800,793 | +31,510 |
| Turkey | 898,481 | 985,582 | +87,101 |
| Netherlands | 895,510 | 916,148 | +20,638 |
| Spain | 810,399 | 735,123 | -75,276 |
| France | 729,046 | 713,569 | -15,477 |
| United States | 161,608 | 149,606 | -12,002 |
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 | 7,539,035 |
| Pakistan | 6,477,253 |
| India | 5,731,072 |
| Germany | 4,023,213 |
| Belgium | 3,053,402 |
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 | 3,825,174 | 3,713,861 | -111,313 |
| Pakistan | 4,211,102 | 2,266,151 | -1,944,951 |
| India | 2,967,160 | 2,763,912 | -203,248 |
| Germany | 1,947,453 | 2,075,760 | +128,307 |
| Belgium | 1,588,794 | 1,464,608 | -124,186 |
| Turkey | 1,085,509 | 1,091,499 | +5,990 |
| Spain | 863,996 | 836,691 | -27,305 |
| Netherlands | 551,359 | 855,887 | +304,528 |
| France | 352,880 | 362,519 | +9,639 |
| China | 183,332 | 121,215 | -62,117 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 68 |
| Inner London - East | 18 |
| West Yorkshire | 17 |
| Greater Manchester | 15 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 15 |
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 | 56 | 35 | -21 |
| Inner London - East | 13 | 14 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 14 | 11 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 13 | 12 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 7 | 11 | +4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 4 | -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) | 14,593,283 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,973,537 |
| Air transport | 4,407,049 |
| Other | 2,369,736 |
| Road transport | 702,694 |
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) | 7,528,792 | 7,064,491 | -464,301 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,959,480 | 6,014,057 | +54,577 |
| Air transport | 2,329,053 | 2,077,996 | -251,057 |
| Other | 1,892,369 | 477,367 | -1,415,002 |
| Road transport | 364,265 | 338,429 | -25,836 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 6,221,794 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,556,370 |
| Dover | 3,440,228 |
| Felixstowe | 2,850,935 |
| 000 | 2,369,736 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 3,703,301 | 2,518,493 | -1,184,808 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,348,550 | 2,207,820 | -140,730 |
| Dover | 1,741,875 | 1,698,353 | -43,522 |
| Felixstowe | 1,643,432 | 1,207,503 | -435,929 |
| 000 | 1,892,369 | 477,367 | -1,415,002 |
| London | 855,657 | 834,632 | -21,025 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 864,361 | 732,496 | -131,865 |
| 499 | 2,511 | 1,537,502 | +1,534,991 |
| Immingham Docks | 656,338 | 851,845 | +195,507 |
| London Gateway Port | 716,089 | 789,195 | +73,106 |
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 | 84 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 77 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 37 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 24 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 17 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 56 |
| 2026-03 | 54 |
| 2026-02 | 47 |
| 2026-01 | 43 |
| 2025-12 | 41 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FRYETT'S FABRICS LIMITED | 123 |
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 122 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 118 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 117 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 116 |
| SMD (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 100 |
| ASHLEY WILDE GROUP LIMITED | 93 |
| WARWICK FABRICS (UK) LIMITED | 88 |
| OSBORNE & LITTLE LIMITED | 87 |
| DESIGNERS GUILD LIMITED | 84 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 130 |
| 0-1m | 46 |
| 54m+ | 41 |
| 15m-54m | 27 |
| Other | 17 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 8,206,139 |
| Germany | 6,269,928 |
| France | 3,736,766 |
| Morocco | 3,727,050 |
| United States | 3,650,636 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4,493,227 | 3,712,912 | -780,315 |
| Germany | 2,932,803 | 3,337,125 | +404,322 |
| France | 1,945,477 | 1,791,289 | -154,188 |
| Morocco | 1,605,364 | 2,121,686 | +516,322 |
| United States | 1,719,170 | 1,931,466 | +212,296 |
| Tunisia | 1,083,059 | 921,924 | -161,135 |
| Latvia | 648,642 | 423,977 | -224,665 |
| China | 451,055 | 588,112 | +137,057 |
| Estonia | 513,012 | 492,834 | -20,178 |
| Madagascar | 664,048 | 247,506 | -416,542 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 28,259 |
| China | 12,237 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 15,713 | 12,546 | -3,167 |
| China | 8,051 | 4,186 | -3,865 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 26,414,689 |
| Air transport | 10,121,286 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,824,146 |
| Other | 43,815 |
| Road transport | 36,415 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,490,375 | 12,924,314 | -566,061 |
| Air transport | 5,039,973 | 5,081,313 | +41,340 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,248,332 | 575,814 | -672,518 |
| Other | 23,764 | 20,051 | -3,713 |
| Road transport | 36,415 | 0 | -36,415 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,113,673 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,634,889 |
| Dover | 5,447,936 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,979,115 |
| ZLC | 2,476,116 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,575,749 | 7,537,924 | -37,825 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,582,916 | 3,051,973 | +469,057 |
| Dover | 3,157,699 | 2,290,237 | -867,462 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,589,821 | 1,389,294 | -200,527 |
| ZLC | 1,378,039 | 1,098,077 | -279,962 |
| London Stansted Airport | 902,380 | 1,014,898 | +112,518 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 809,838 | 769,086 | -40,752 |
| Manchester Airport | 324,656 | 701,892 | +377,236 |
| Felixstowe | 573,446 | 158,079 | -415,367 |
| London Gateway Port | 519,731 | 184,536 | -335,195 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
- 521111 – Plain weave cotton fabrics
- 521112 – Twill weave cotton fabrics
- 521119 – Various cotton fabric types
- 521120 – Bleached cotton fabrics
- 521131 – Plain weave bleached fabrics
- 521132 – Twill weave bleached fabrics
- 521139 – Various bleached cotton fabrics
- 521141 – Plain weave dyed fabrics
- 521142 – Denim fabrics
- 521143 – Twill weave dyed fabrics
- 521149 – Various dyed cotton fabrics
- 521151 – Plain weave printed fabrics
- 521152 – Twill weave printed fabrics
- 521159 – Various printed cotton fabrics
Quick facts
HS code: 5211
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Woven cotton fabrics with less than 85% cotton, mainly mixed with synthetic fibers, weighing over 200g/m²