Import/export HS code 521111: Plain weave cotton fabrics
Simple woven cotton fabrics with a plain weave pattern, mixed with man-made fibers
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 271,005 |
| Pakistan | 124,918 |
| India | 54,937 |
| Italy | 30,062 |
| Spain | 12,852 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 83,623 | 187,382 | +103,759 |
| Pakistan | 83,570 | 41,348 | -42,222 |
| India | 19,460 | 35,477 | +16,017 |
| Italy | 21,275 | 8,787 | -12,488 |
| Spain | 11,213 | 1,639 | -9,574 |
| France | 6,491 | 2,178 | -4,313 |
| Romania | 2,072 | 0 | -2,072 |
| Ireland | 0 | 1,436 | +1,436 |
| China | 1,407 | 0 | -1,407 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 269,556 |
| Pakistan | 124,918 |
| India | 56,373 |
| Italy | 27,014 |
| Spain | 12,852 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 83,623 | 185,933 | +102,310 |
| Pakistan | 83,570 | 41,348 | -42,222 |
| India | 19,460 | 36,913 | +17,453 |
| Italy | 18,227 | 8,787 | -9,440 |
| Spain | 11,213 | 1,639 | -9,574 |
| China | 6,652 | 1,449 | -5,203 |
| France | 2,351 | 2,178 | -173 |
| United Kingdom | 3,048 | 0 | -3,048 |
| Turkey | 967 | 0 | -967 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 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) | 258,367 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 178,047 |
| Air transport | 57,109 |
| Road transport | 13,835 |
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) | 174,057 | 84,310 | -89,747 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,636 | 162,411 | +146,775 |
| Air transport | 39,418 | 17,691 | -21,727 |
| Road transport | 0 | 13,835 | +13,835 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 197,198 |
| Southampton | 112,877 |
| Hull | 72,358 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 35,859 |
| London Gateway Port | 19,833 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 25,697 | 171,501 | +145,804 |
| Southampton | 76,937 | 35,940 | -40,997 |
| Hull | 57,926 | 14,432 | -43,494 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 23,133 | 12,726 | -10,407 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,633 | 13,200 | +6,567 |
| East Midlands Airport | 16,285 | 1,436 | -14,849 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 13,835 | +13,835 |
| Portsmouth | 11,213 | 0 | -11,213 |
| Thamesport | 2,724 | 7,831 | +5,107 |
| London | 2,351 | 2,178 | -173 |
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 | 5 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 2 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 1 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-02 | 1 |
| 2025-12 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
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 | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 85,485 |
| Romania | 18,528 |
| Singapore | 13,066 |
| United States | 12,675 |
| Italy | 8,466 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 79,080 | 6,405 | -72,675 |
| Romania | 18,528 | 0 | -18,528 |
| Singapore | 4,326 | 8,740 | +4,414 |
| United States | 1,146 | 11,529 | +10,383 |
| Italy | 1,150 | 7,316 | +6,166 |
| Germany | 7,201 | 0 | -7,201 |
| Netherlands | 2,212 | 3,379 | +1,167 |
| Ireland | 4,000 | 1,436 | -2,564 |
| Finland | 0 | 2,880 | +2,880 |
| Spain | 0 | 1,310 | +1,310 |
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 | 112,307 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 39,405 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,066 |
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 | 86,119 | 26,188 | -59,931 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 29,465 | 9,940 | -19,525 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,326 | 8,740 | +4,414 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 82,694 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 34,070 |
| East Midlands Airport | 21,967 |
| Southampton | 13,066 |
| ZLC | 7,646 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 79,080 | 3,614 | -75,466 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 27,941 | 6,129 | -21,812 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,893 | 16,074 | +10,181 |
| Southampton | 4,326 | 8,740 | +4,414 |
| ZLC | 1,146 | 6,500 | +5,354 |
| Holyhead | 1,524 | 1,436 | -88 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 2,375 | +2,375 |
Quick facts
HS code: 521111
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Simple woven cotton fabrics with a plain weave pattern, mixed with man-made fibers