Import/export HS code 521120: Bleached cotton fabrics
Cotton fabrics that have been bleached, mixed mainly with synthetic 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | 389,162 |
| India | 66,801 |
| China | 45,565 |
| Netherlands | 14,656 |
| Turkey | 14,211 |
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 | 345,017 | 44,145 | -300,872 |
| India | 1,540 | 65,261 | +63,721 |
| China | 45,565 | 0 | -45,565 |
| Netherlands | 3,007 | 11,649 | +8,642 |
| Turkey | 4,932 | 9,279 | +4,347 |
| Germany | 11,074 | 2,402 | -8,672 |
| Spain | 5,333 | 4,649 | -684 |
| Sweden | 1,691 | 0 | -1,691 |
| Italy | 0 | 1,548 | +1,548 |
| Moldova | 0 | 988 | +988 |
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 | 438,832 |
| India | 66,801 |
| Germany | 15,167 |
| Turkey | 14,211 |
| Spain | 9,982 |
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 | 389,230 | 49,602 | -339,628 |
| India | 1,540 | 65,261 | +63,721 |
| Germany | 12,765 | 2,402 | -10,363 |
| Turkey | 4,932 | 9,279 | +4,347 |
| Spain | 5,333 | 4,649 | -684 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 6,192 | +6,192 |
| China | 4,359 | 0 | -4,359 |
| Italy | 0 | 1,548 | +1,548 |
| Moldova | 0 | 988 | +988 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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) | 491,020 |
| Air transport | 53,132 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,928 |
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) | 408,542 | 82,478 | -326,064 |
| Air transport | 9,617 | 43,515 | +33,898 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 13,928 | +13,928 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 384,792 |
| London Gateway Port | 41,388 |
| Felixstowe | 41,037 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 38,577 |
| Thamesport | 13,184 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 384,792 | 0 | -384,792 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,658 | 37,730 | +34,072 |
| Felixstowe | 6,857 | 34,180 | +27,323 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 38,577 | +38,577 |
| Thamesport | 9,031 | 4,153 | -4,878 |
| Birmingham Airport | 6,402 | 3,390 | -3,012 |
| London | 0 | 9,279 | +9,279 |
| Southampton | 2,513 | 6,415 | +3,902 |
| Dover | 0 | 4,649 | +4,649 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,675 | 1,548 | -127 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 2 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-05 | 2 |
| 2025-02 | 2 |
| 2024-11 | 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 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 54m+ | 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 | 18,348 |
| Spain | 11,205 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 3,112 |
| China | 2,175 |
| Germany | 1,887 |
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 | 5,946 | 12,402 | +6,456 |
| Spain | 0 | 11,205 | +11,205 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 3,112 | +3,112 |
| China | 2,175 | 0 | -2,175 |
| Germany | 1,887 | 0 | -1,887 |
| Italy | 0 | 1,548 | +1,548 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 953 | +953 |
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 | 25,765 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,915 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,548 |
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 | 7,631 | 18,134 | +10,503 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,377 | 9,538 | +7,161 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 1,548 | +1,548 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,317 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,097 |
| Felixstowe | 5,030 |
| Southampton | 4,508 |
| ZLC | 4,351 |
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 | 0 | 14,317 | +14,317 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,233 | 2,864 | -1,369 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 5,030 | +5,030 |
| Southampton | 0 | 4,508 | +4,508 |
| ZLC | 3,398 | 953 | -2,445 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,377 | 0 | -2,377 |
| Dover | 0 | 1,548 | +1,548 |
Quick facts
HS code: 521120
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cotton fabrics that have been bleached, mixed mainly with synthetic fibers