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 | 2,807,913 |
| Italy | 389,496 |
| Germany | 157,976 |
| Lithuania | 13,316 |
| Turkey | 12,770 |
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 | 1,650,249 | 1,157,664 | -492,585 |
| Italy | 138,888 | 250,608 | +111,720 |
| Germany | 75,480 | 82,496 | +7,016 |
| Lithuania | 8,146 | 5,170 | -2,976 |
| Turkey | 3,353 | 9,417 | +6,064 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 7,397 | +7,397 |
| South Korea | 0 | 3,726 | +3,726 |
| Spain | 879 | 1,599 | +720 |
| France | 883 | 0 | -883 |
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 | 2,807,913 |
| Italy | 386,617 |
| Germany | 85,023 |
| Czechia | 72,953 |
| Lithuania | 13,316 |
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 | 1,650,249 | 1,157,664 | -492,585 |
| Italy | 136,009 | 250,608 | +114,599 |
| Germany | 45,826 | 39,197 | -6,629 |
| Czechia | 29,654 | 43,299 | +13,645 |
| Lithuania | 8,146 | 5,170 | -2,976 |
| Turkey | 3,353 | 9,417 | +6,064 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 7,397 | +7,397 |
| United Kingdom | 3,762 | 0 | -3,762 |
| South Korea | 0 | 3,726 | +3,726 |
| Spain | 879 | 1,599 | +720 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Lancashire | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| 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 | 3 | +0 |
| 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 | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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) | 2,909,567 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 286,749 |
| Air transport | 113,893 |
| Other | 83,952 |
| 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) | 1,659,548 | 1,250,019 | -409,529 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 116,455 | 170,294 | +53,839 |
| Air transport | 73,273 | 40,620 | -32,653 |
| Other | 28,602 | 55,350 | +26,748 |
| 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 | 2,648,935 |
| London | 209,419 |
| London Gateway Port | 179,103 |
| 000 | 83,952 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 82,790 |
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 | 1,507,813 | 1,141,122 | -366,691 |
| London | 94,832 | 114,587 | +19,755 |
| London Gateway Port | 79,489 | 99,614 | +20,125 |
| 000 | 28,602 | 55,350 | +26,748 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 58,842 | 23,948 | -34,894 |
| Felixstowe | 63,830 | 1,755 | -62,075 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,124 | 30,357 | +20,233 |
| Dover | 8,146 | 22,962 | +14,816 |
| Birmingham Airport | 5,357 | 11,523 | +6,166 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,641 | 5,149 | +508 |
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 | 12 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
| 2025-05 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 12 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 10 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 9 |
| COXBURY LIMITED | 8 |
| HOLLAND & SHERRY LIMITED | 8 |
| EDDINGTONS LIMITED | 5 |
| FOTEX LIMITED | 4 |
| ROCHDALE TEXTILE SUPPLIES LIMITED | 4 |
| SEVERNSIDE FABRICS LIMITED | 3 |
| SMD (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 2 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 232,593 |
| Netherlands | 33,811 |
| France | 9,889 |
| Italy | 8,310 |
| Poland | 6,627 |
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 | 76,419 | 156,174 | +79,755 |
| Netherlands | 18,969 | 14,842 | -4,127 |
| France | 7,529 | 2,360 | -5,169 |
| Italy | 5,171 | 3,139 | -2,032 |
| Poland | 5,502 | 1,125 | -4,377 |
| Japan | 3,683 | 1,346 | -2,337 |
| Germany | 1,190 | 3,729 | +2,539 |
| Singapore | 4,207 | 0 | -4,207 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4,050 | 0 | -4,050 |
| Canada | 3,937 | 0 | -3,937 |
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 | 278,207 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 49,305 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,614 |
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 | 108,541 | 169,666 | +61,125 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 28,422 | 20,883 | -7,539 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,614 | 0 | -6,614 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 108,336 |
| East Midlands Airport | 90,277 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 61,986 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 33,589 |
| London Stansted Airport | 17,608 |
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 | 46,071 | 44,206 | -1,865 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 44,111 | 17,875 | -26,236 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 17,622 | 15,967 | -1,655 |
| London Stansted Airport | 15,155 | 2,453 | -12,702 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,242 | 2,516 | -3,726 |
| Dover | 4,558 | 2,400 | -2,158 |
| Felixstowe | 6,614 | 0 | -6,614 |
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