Import/export HS code 521131: Plain weave bleached fabrics
Bleached cotton fabrics with a plain weave pattern
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 1,864,816 |
| Italy | 561,654 |
| Belgium | 206,541 |
| Pakistan | 172,814 |
| Slovenia | 36,423 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 912,175 | 952,641 | +40,466 |
| Italy | 325,083 | 236,571 | -88,512 |
| Belgium | 96,646 | 109,895 | +13,249 |
| Pakistan | 168,427 | 4,387 | -164,040 |
| Slovenia | 17,888 | 18,535 | +647 |
| Germany | 5,950 | 9,011 | +3,061 |
| China | 6,691 | 2,805 | -3,886 |
| United States | 7,305 | 1,627 | -5,678 |
| France | 5,098 | 3,505 | -1,593 |
| Spain | 989 | 2,065 | +1,076 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 2,085,294 |
| Italy | 560,912 |
| Pakistan | 172,814 |
| Slovenia | 22,802 |
| France | 18,518 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 1,017,195 | 1,068,099 | +50,904 |
| Italy | 318,740 | 242,172 | -76,568 |
| Pakistan | 168,427 | 4,387 | -164,040 |
| Slovenia | 17,888 | 4,914 | -12,974 |
| France | 6,343 | 12,175 | +5,832 |
| Germany | 7,676 | 7,230 | -446 |
| China | 10,607 | 0 | -10,607 |
| Spain | 989 | 2,065 | +1,076 |
| United States | 1,329 | 0 | -1,329 |
| Turkey | 0 | 896 | +896 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Lancashire | 3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 |
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 | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 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) | 1,922,825 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 700,691 |
| Air transport | 267,616 |
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) | 1,053,477 | 869,348 | -184,129 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 372,131 | 328,560 | -43,571 |
| Air transport | 123,586 | 144,030 | +20,444 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,337,851 |
| Southampton | 382,731 |
| London | 362,259 |
| Dover | 246,547 |
| London Gateway Port | 142,672 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 805,060 | 532,791 | -272,269 |
| Southampton | 156,547 | 226,184 | +69,637 |
| London | 201,607 | 160,652 | -40,955 |
| Dover | 143,430 | 103,117 | -40,313 |
| London Gateway Port | 46,008 | 96,664 | +50,656 |
| Eurotunnel | 65,959 | 72,949 | +6,990 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,901 | 86,034 | +74,133 |
| Manchester Airport | 38,676 | 31,713 | -6,963 |
| Birmingham Airport | 27,087 | 12,910 | -14,177 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 21,834 | 0 | -21,834 |
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
|
18 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
5 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
4 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of wearing apparel
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 10 |
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 13 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 107 |
| FRYETT'S FABRICS LIMITED | 97 |
| SMD (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 69 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 48 |
| DESIGNERS GUILD LIMITED | 41 |
| ASHLEY WILDE GROUP LIMITED | 38 |
| BILL BEAUMONT TEXTILES LTD | 37 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 35 |
| ANDREW MARTIN INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 27 |
| GP & J BAKER LIMITED | 26 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Singapore | 450,389 |
| Thailand | 237,183 |
| Lithuania | 81,608 |
| United States | 64,653 |
| Ireland | 54,061 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 270,319 | 180,070 | -90,249 |
| Thailand | 127,017 | 110,166 | -16,851 |
| Lithuania | 57,024 | 24,584 | -32,440 |
| United States | 31,943 | 32,710 | +767 |
| Ireland | 23,555 | 30,506 | +6,951 |
| France | 25,264 | 16,210 | -9,054 |
| Tunisia | 19,635 | 20,520 | +885 |
| Poland | 0 | 28,049 | +28,049 |
| Norway | 4,145 | 22,546 | +18,401 |
| Netherlands | 7,033 | 16,655 | +9,622 |
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 | 734,530 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 241,223 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 119,304 |
| Other | 3,533 |
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 | 354,176 | 380,354 | +26,178 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 132,984 | 108,239 | -24,745 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 109,265 | 10,039 | -99,226 |
| Other | 0 | 3,533 | +3,533 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 361,195 |
| Manchester Airport | 154,459 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 137,096 |
| London Gateway Port | 109,265 |
| East Midlands Airport | 89,041 |
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 | 228,202 | 132,993 | -95,209 |
| Manchester Airport | 74,194 | 80,265 | +6,071 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 60,013 | 77,083 | +17,070 |
| London Gateway Port | 109,265 | 0 | -109,265 |
| East Midlands Airport | 22,898 | 66,143 | +43,245 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 84,937 | +84,937 |
| Dover | 49,416 | 11,907 | -37,509 |
| Holyhead | 17,253 | 15,471 | -1,782 |
| ZLC | 16,053 | 11,638 | -4,415 |
| London Stansted Airport | 12,829 | 4,378 | -8,451 |
Quick facts
HS code: 521131
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Bleached cotton fabrics with a plain weave pattern