Import/export HS code 521119: Various cotton fabric types
Various woven cotton fabrics mixed with man-made fibers, not classified elsewhere
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | 2,839,838 |
| Italy | 466,491 |
| Germany | 115,686 |
| Lithuania | 18,063 |
| Turkey | 15,899 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 1,759,247 | 1,080,591 | -678,656 |
| Italy | 235,226 | 231,265 | -3,961 |
| Germany | 48,408 | 67,278 | +18,870 |
| Lithuania | 8,146 | 9,917 | +1,771 |
| Turkey | 5,108 | 10,791 | +5,683 |
| Taiwan | 7,397 | 0 | -7,397 |
| Slovenia | 0 | 6,043 | +6,043 |
| South Korea | 3,726 | 0 | -3,726 |
| Spain | 879 | 1,599 | +720 |
| Sweden | 0 | 1,483 | +1,483 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | 2,839,838 |
| Italy | 470,255 |
| Germany | 61,813 |
| Czechia | 43,299 |
| Lithuania | 18,063 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 1,759,247 | 1,080,591 | -678,656 |
| Italy | 231,464 | 238,791 | +7,327 |
| Germany | 36,514 | 25,299 | -11,215 |
| Czechia | 11,894 | 31,405 | +19,511 |
| Lithuania | 8,146 | 9,917 | +1,771 |
| Turkey | 5,108 | 12,024 | +6,916 |
| India | 0 | 10,574 | +10,574 |
| Taiwan | 7,397 | 0 | -7,397 |
| United Kingdom | 3,762 | 0 | -3,762 |
| South Korea | 3,726 | 0 | -3,726 |
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 |
| Lancashire | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 | 4 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West of England | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,953,899 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 362,784 |
| Air transport | 104,510 |
| Other | 55,350 |
| Road transport | 1,794 |
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) | 1,850,579 | 1,103,320 | -747,259 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 128,653 | 234,131 | +105,478 |
| Air transport | 51,990 | 52,520 | +530 |
| Other | 36,915 | 18,435 | -18,480 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,794 | +1,794 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,723,780 |
| London | 271,159 |
| London Gateway Port | 173,252 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 58,528 |
| 000 | 55,350 |
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 | 1,696,183 | 1,027,597 | -668,586 |
| London | 99,881 | 171,278 | +71,397 |
| London Gateway Port | 144,225 | 29,027 | -115,198 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 34,580 | 23,948 | -10,632 |
| 000 | 36,915 | 18,435 | -18,480 |
| Dover | 13,738 | 35,180 | +21,442 |
| 499 | 0 | 43,980 | +43,980 |
| Eurotunnel | 11,681 | 25,285 | +13,604 |
| Birmingham Airport | 12,769 | 17,380 | +4,611 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,641 | 11,192 | +6,551 |
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 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
3 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
3 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of furniture
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 4 |
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROMO LIMITED | 14 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 13 |
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 12 |
| COXBURY LIMITED | 10 |
| HOLLAND & SHERRY LIMITED | 8 |
| FOTEX LIMITED | 5 |
| EDDINGTONS LIMITED | 5 |
| ROCHDALE TEXTILE SUPPLIES LIMITED | 4 |
| YARN COLLECTIVE LIMITED | 3 |
| JOHN LEWIS PLC | 3 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 225,726 |
| Netherlands | 32,003 |
| Turkey | 11,160 |
| France | 8,151 |
| Italy | 7,394 |
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 | 52,687 | 173,039 | +120,352 |
| Netherlands | 16,866 | 15,137 | -1,729 |
| Turkey | 0 | 11,160 | +11,160 |
| France | 8,151 | 0 | -8,151 |
| Italy | 4,255 | 3,139 | -1,116 |
| Poland | 4,348 | 1,125 | -3,223 |
| Germany | 3,590 | 1,329 | -2,261 |
| New Zealand | 2,116 | 2,481 | +365 |
| Singapore | 4,207 | 0 | -4,207 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4,050 | 0 | -4,050 |
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 | 280,177 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 47,379 |
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 | 90,358 | 189,819 | +99,461 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 25,317 | 22,062 | -3,255 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 108,336 |
| East Midlands Airport | 101,715 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 51,395 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 31,806 |
| London Stansted Airport | 18,731 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 3,204 | 105,132 | +101,928 |
| East Midlands Airport | 34,376 | 67,339 | +32,963 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 39,361 | 12,034 | -27,327 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,544 | 16,262 | +718 |
| London Stansted Airport | 13,417 | 5,314 | -8,103 |
| Dover | 6,020 | 2,040 | -3,980 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,753 | 3,760 | +7 |
Quick facts
HS code: 521119
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various woven cotton fabrics mixed with man-made fibers, not classified elsewhere