Import/export HS code 521132: Twill weave bleached fabrics
Bleached cotton fabrics with a 3 or 4-thread twill weave
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 3,161,317 |
| Italy | 317,383 |
| Pakistan | 87,779 |
| Spain | 24,153 |
| India | 20,553 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,889,051 | 1,272,266 | -616,785 |
| Italy | 176,597 | 140,786 | -35,811 |
| Pakistan | 73,640 | 14,139 | -59,501 |
| Spain | 9,414 | 14,739 | +5,325 |
| India | 12,549 | 8,004 | -4,545 |
| China | 11,594 | 2,321 | -9,273 |
| France | 10,435 | 0 | -10,435 |
| Netherlands | 7,378 | 2,384 | -4,994 |
| Canada | 3,871 | 3,422 | -449 |
| United States | 2,388 | 3,545 | +1,157 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 3,152,624 |
| Italy | 320,221 |
| Pakistan | 87,779 |
| China | 27,693 |
| India | 23,496 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,882,368 | 1,270,256 | -612,112 |
| Italy | 179,435 | 140,786 | -38,649 |
| Pakistan | 73,640 | 14,139 | -59,501 |
| China | 19,566 | 8,127 | -11,439 |
| India | 12,549 | 10,947 | -1,602 |
| Spain | 9,414 | 13,806 | +4,392 |
| France | 20,654 | 0 | -20,654 |
| Belgium | 0 | 4,768 | +4,768 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 3,545 | +3,545 |
| Turkey | 3,325 | 0 | -3,325 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 2,376,974 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 908,263 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 331,914 |
| Air transport | 56,678 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 1,882,254 | 494,720 | -1,387,534 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 103,603 | 804,660 | +701,057 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 183,344 | 148,570 | -34,774 |
| Air transport | 38,254 | 18,424 | -19,830 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 2,376,974 |
| 499 | 773,619 |
| Dover | 299,843 |
| Southampton | 91,390 |
| Eurotunnel | 25,326 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 1,882,254 | 494,720 | -1,387,534 |
| 499 | 0 | 773,619 | +773,619 |
| Dover | 163,250 | 136,593 | -26,657 |
| Southampton | 78,882 | 12,508 | -66,374 |
| Eurotunnel | 15,619 | 9,707 | -5,912 |
| Birmingham Airport | 15,518 | 6,007 | -9,511 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 16,149 | +16,149 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,381 | 4,478 | -3,903 |
| Thamesport | 9,522 | 2,384 | -7,138 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,579 | 6,022 | +1,443 |
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 | 11 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 3 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROMO LIMITED | 40 |
| J. & C. JOEL LIMITED | 10 |
| LEES-NEWSOME LIMITED | 9 |
| CHASE ERWIN LIMITED | 8 |
| WEARWELL (UK) LIMITED | 7 |
| WINBOURNE FABRICS LIMITED | 6 |
| RUBITEX LIMITED | 5 |
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 4 |
| HOLLAND & SHERRY LIMITED | 4 |
| BRENDA HIGGS LTD | 2 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 4,821,700 |
| China | 641,314 |
| France | 391,249 |
| Japan | 250,634 |
| South Korea | 132,171 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,546,952 | 2,274,748 | -272,204 |
| China | 313,772 | 327,542 | +13,770 |
| France | 95,173 | 296,076 | +200,903 |
| Japan | 138,989 | 111,645 | -27,344 |
| South Korea | 72,563 | 59,608 | -12,955 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 66,343 | 45,485 | -20,858 |
| Senegal | 0 | 110,108 | +110,108 |
| Ireland | 62,851 | 46,229 | -16,622 |
| United States | 44,214 | 30,855 | -13,359 |
| Italy | 31,960 | 21,345 | -10,615 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,763,104 |
| Air transport | 1,759,771 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 383,948 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,339,826 | 2,423,278 | +83,452 |
| Air transport | 781,520 | 978,251 | +196,731 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 377,548 | 6,400 | -371,148 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,800,377 |
| East Midlands Airport | 641,721 |
| Manchester Airport | 534,239 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 293,405 |
| ZLC | 238,819 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,532,835 | 2,267,542 | -265,293 |
| East Midlands Airport | 255,669 | 386,052 | +130,383 |
| Manchester Airport | 115,194 | 419,045 | +303,851 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 151,191 | 142,214 | -8,977 |
| ZLC | 229,417 | 9,402 | -220,015 |
| Dover | 61,180 | 70,304 | +9,124 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 31,341 | 43,466 | +12,125 |
| Liverpool Docks | 38,973 | 17,105 | -21,868 |
| Heysham | 16,612 | 20,775 | +4,163 |
| London Stansted Airport | 26,099 | 6,151 | -19,948 |
Quick facts
HS code: 521132
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Bleached cotton fabrics with a 3 or 4-thread twill weave