Import/export HS code 521119: Various cotton fabric types
Various woven cotton fabrics mixed with man-made fibers, not classified elsewhere
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.
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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 | 2,833,252 |
| Italy | 441,569 |
| Germany | 168,550 |
| Turkey | 15,899 |
| Lithuania | 13,316 |
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 | 1,600,035 | 1,233,217 | -366,818 |
| Italy | 149,557 | 292,012 | +142,455 |
| Germany | 75,480 | 93,070 | +17,590 |
| Turkey | 3,353 | 12,546 | +9,193 |
| Lithuania | 8,146 | 5,170 | -2,976 |
| Taiwan | 7,397 | 0 | -7,397 |
| South Korea | 0 | 3,726 | +3,726 |
| Slovenia | 0 | 3,647 | +3,647 |
| 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 | 2,833,252 |
| Italy | 443,820 |
| Germany | 85,023 |
| Czechia | 72,953 |
| Turkey | 15,899 |
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 | 1,600,035 | 1,233,217 | -366,818 |
| Italy | 146,678 | 297,142 | +150,464 |
| Germany | 45,826 | 39,197 | -6,629 |
| Czechia | 29,654 | 43,299 | +13,645 |
| Turkey | 3,353 | 12,546 | +9,193 |
| Lithuania | 8,146 | 5,170 | -2,976 |
| India | 0 | 10,574 | +10,574 |
| Taiwan | 7,397 | 0 | -7,397 |
| United Kingdom | 3,762 | 0 | -3,762 |
| South Korea | 0 | 3,726 | +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 | 7 |
| 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 | 4 | 4 | +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 |
| 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) | 2,946,963 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 343,840 |
| Air transport | 115,651 |
| 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) | 1,611,708 | 1,335,255 | -276,453 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 129,183 | 214,657 | +85,474 |
| Air transport | 68,840 | 46,811 | -22,029 |
| Other | 35,999 | 47,953 | +11,954 |
| 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 | 2,738,104 |
| London | 252,887 |
| London Gateway Port | 189,677 |
| 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 | 1,521,429 | 1,216,675 | -304,754 |
| London | 97,740 | 155,147 | +57,407 |
| London Gateway Port | 81,863 | 107,814 | +25,951 |
| 000 | 35,999 | 47,953 | +11,954 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 58,842 | 23,948 | -34,894 |
| Dover | 13,738 | 30,433 | +16,695 |
| Eurotunnel | 14,352 | 26,689 | +12,337 |
| Birmingham Airport | 5,357 | 14,067 | +8,710 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,641 | 8,796 | +4,155 |
| Thamesport | 8,416 | 0 | -8,416 |
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 | 14 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 4 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROMO LIMITED | 13 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 12 |
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 12 |
| COXBURY LIMITED | 10 |
| HOLLAND & SHERRY LIMITED | 8 |
| EDDINGTONS LIMITED | 5 |
| FOTEX LIMITED | 4 |
| ROCHDALE TEXTILE SUPPLIES LIMITED | 4 |
| JOHN LEWIS PLC | 3 |
| SEVERNSIDE FABRICS LIMITED | 3 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 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 | 232,504 |
| 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 | 64,871 | 167,633 | +102,762 |
| Netherlands | 14,898 | 17,105 | +2,207 |
| Turkey | 0 | 11,160 | +11,160 |
| France | 6,929 | 1,222 | -5,707 |
| Italy | 4,255 | 3,139 | -1,116 |
| Poland | 4,348 | 1,125 | -3,223 |
| Germany | 1,190 | 3,729 | +2,539 |
| New Zealand | 0 | 4,597 | +4,597 |
| 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 | 290,770 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 48,543 |
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 | 99,448 | 191,322 | +91,874 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,113 | 26,430 | +4,317 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 108,336 |
| East Midlands Airport | 101,456 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 62,247 |
| 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 | 34,730 | 66,726 | +31,996 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 48,097 | 14,150 | -33,947 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,576 | 18,230 | +4,654 |
| London Stansted Airport | 13,417 | 5,314 | -8,103 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,917 | 3,760 | -1,157 |
| Dover | 3,620 | 4,440 | +820 |
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