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 | 1,843,179 |
| Italy | 580,538 |
| Belgium | 193,677 |
| Pakistan | 172,814 |
| Slovenia | 46,367 |
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 | 957,608 | 885,571 | -72,037 |
| Italy | 254,666 | 325,872 | +71,206 |
| Belgium | 76,498 | 117,179 | +40,681 |
| Pakistan | 124,218 | 48,596 | -75,622 |
| Slovenia | 19,984 | 26,383 | +6,399 |
| Germany | 6,975 | 7,036 | +61 |
| France | 4,365 | 5,180 | +815 |
| China | 6,691 | 2,805 | -3,886 |
| United States | 7,305 | 1,627 | -5,678 |
| Netherlands | 2,017 | 0 | -2,017 |
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 | 2,051,735 |
| Italy | 573,356 |
| Pakistan | 172,814 |
| Slovenia | 32,746 |
| France | 24,958 |
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 | 1,041,747 | 1,009,988 | -31,759 |
| Italy | 246,485 | 326,871 | +80,386 |
| Pakistan | 124,218 | 48,596 | -75,622 |
| Slovenia | 19,984 | 12,762 | -7,222 |
| France | 8,181 | 16,777 | +8,596 |
| Germany | 8,701 | 5,255 | -3,446 |
| China | 10,607 | 0 | -10,607 |
| United States | 1,329 | 0 | -1,329 |
| Spain | 989 | 0 | -989 |
| 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 | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 1,865,549 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 697,445 |
| Air transport | 320,392 |
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) | 1,014,641 | 850,908 | -163,733 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 293,949 | 403,496 | +109,547 |
| Air transport | 153,651 | 166,741 | +13,090 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,315,591 |
| London | 361,165 |
| Southampton | 338,807 |
| Dover | 243,453 |
| London Gateway Port | 151,580 |
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 | 759,440 | 556,151 | -203,289 |
| London | 148,044 | 213,121 | +65,077 |
| Southampton | 175,779 | 163,028 | -12,751 |
| Dover | 123,582 | 119,871 | -3,711 |
| London Gateway Port | 35,592 | 115,988 | +80,396 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 56,323 | 87,545 | +31,222 |
| Eurotunnel | 59,156 | 80,694 | +21,538 |
| Manchester Airport | 27,608 | 37,805 | +10,197 |
| Birmingham Airport | 12,605 | 26,442 | +13,837 |
| London Stansted Airport | 19,654 | 7,774 | -11,880 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 13 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-12 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 106 |
| FRYETT'S FABRICS LIMITED | 96 |
| SMD (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 68 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 47 |
| DESIGNERS GUILD LIMITED | 41 |
| ASHLEY WILDE GROUP LIMITED | 38 |
| BILL BEAUMONT TEXTILES LTD | 36 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 35 |
| ANDREW MARTIN INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 26 |
| GP & J BAKER LIMITED | 25 |
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 | 558,467 |
| Thailand | 237,183 |
| Lithuania | 93,325 |
| United States | 62,887 |
| Ireland | 51,744 |
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 | 317,397 | 241,070 | -76,327 |
| Thailand | 127,017 | 110,166 | -16,851 |
| Lithuania | 62,881 | 30,444 | -32,437 |
| United States | 26,568 | 36,319 | +9,751 |
| Ireland | 23,860 | 27,884 | +4,024 |
| France | 28,777 | 15,008 | -13,769 |
| Tunisia | 19,635 | 20,520 | +885 |
| Norway | 4,145 | 22,546 | +18,401 |
| Netherlands | 5,162 | 17,159 | +11,997 |
| United Arab Emirates | 13,861 | 6,299 | -7,562 |
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 | 848,577 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 253,516 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 109,265 |
| Other | 3,319 |
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 | 404,772 | 443,805 | +39,033 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 142,659 | 110,857 | -31,802 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 109,265 | 0 | -109,265 |
| Other | 0 | 3,319 | +3,319 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 420,190 |
| Manchester Airport | 154,459 |
| Birmingham Airport | 144,602 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 136,870 |
| London Gateway Port | 109,265 |
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 | 287,197 | 132,993 | -154,204 |
| Manchester Airport | 12,149 | 142,310 | +130,161 |
| Birmingham Airport | 59,665 | 84,937 | +25,272 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 56,710 | 80,160 | +23,450 |
| London Gateway Port | 109,265 | 0 | -109,265 |
| East Midlands Airport | 18,159 | 65,662 | +47,503 |
| Dover | 62,089 | 11,907 | -50,182 |
| Holyhead | 17,558 | 15,012 | -2,546 |
| ZLC | 17,405 | 10,893 | -6,512 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,197 | 7,010 | -3,187 |
Quick facts
HS code: 521131
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Bleached cotton fabrics with a plain weave pattern