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 | 3,613,076 |
| Italy | 340,360 |
| Pakistan | 105,917 |
| Spain | 25,279 |
| 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 | 1,728,928 | 1,884,148 | +155,220 |
| Italy | 174,365 | 165,995 | -8,370 |
| Pakistan | 87,779 | 18,138 | -69,641 |
| Spain | 11,684 | 13,595 | +1,911 |
| India | 12,549 | 8,004 | -4,545 |
| Netherlands | 7,378 | 6,650 | -728 |
| China | 6,683 | 3,244 | -3,439 |
| Canada | 3,871 | 5,066 | +1,195 |
| United States | 2,388 | 3,545 | +1,157 |
| Belgium | 0 | 4,768 | +4,768 |
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 | 3,600,609 |
| Italy | 340,360 |
| Pakistan | 105,917 |
| China | 27,610 |
| Spain | 24,346 |
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 | 1,718,471 | 1,882,138 | +163,667 |
| Italy | 174,365 | 165,995 | -8,370 |
| Pakistan | 87,779 | 18,138 | -69,641 |
| China | 14,655 | 12,955 | -1,700 |
| Spain | 11,684 | 12,662 | +978 |
| India | 12,549 | 10,947 | -1,602 |
| France | 20,654 | 0 | -20,654 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 5,550 | +5,550 |
| Belgium | 0 | 4,768 | +4,768 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cumbria | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 2,021,519 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,744,230 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 346,892 |
| Air transport | 49,431 |
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 | 1,722,914 | 298,605 | -1,424,309 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 118,824 | 1,625,406 | +1,506,582 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 172,632 | 174,260 | +1,628 |
| Air transport | 32,924 | 16,507 | -16,417 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 2,021,519 |
| 499 | 1,583,533 |
| Dover | 317,230 |
| Southampton | 111,172 |
| Eurotunnel | 25,513 |
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 | 1,722,914 | 298,605 | -1,424,309 |
| 499 | 0 | 1,583,533 | +1,583,533 |
| Dover | 154,302 | 162,928 | +8,626 |
| Southampton | 79,964 | 31,208 | -48,756 |
| Eurotunnel | 14,181 | 11,332 | -2,849 |
| Birmingham Airport | 15,518 | 6,007 | -9,511 |
| London Gateway Port | 14,139 | 4,015 | -10,124 |
| Thamesport | 9,522 | 6,650 | -2,872 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,325 | 6,022 | +2,697 |
| Manchester Airport | 7,307 | 0 | -7,307 |
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 | 4 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 2 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Other personal service activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROMO LIMITED | 43 |
| J. & C. JOEL LIMITED | 10 |
| LEES-NEWSOME LIMITED | 9 |
| WEARWELL (UK) LIMITED | 8 |
| CHASE ERWIN LIMITED | 8 |
| WINBOURNE FABRICS LIMITED | 7 |
| RUBITEX LIMITED | 6 |
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 4 |
| HOLLAND & SHERRY LIMITED | 4 |
| BRENDA HIGGS LTD | 3 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 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 | 5,474,080 |
| China | 746,788 |
| France | 465,050 |
| Japan | 338,180 |
| South Korea | 154,758 |
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 | 2,568,005 | 2,906,075 | +338,070 |
| China | 300,374 | 446,414 | +146,040 |
| France | 94,091 | 370,959 | +276,868 |
| Japan | 154,726 | 183,454 | +28,728 |
| South Korea | 69,000 | 85,758 | +16,758 |
| Ireland | 61,353 | 63,216 | +1,863 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 76,195 | 42,225 | -33,970 |
| Senegal | 94,896 | 15,212 | -79,684 |
| Italy | 25,644 | 72,303 | +46,659 |
| United States | 56,844 | 24,939 | -31,905 |
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) | 5,798,750 |
| Air transport | 2,084,359 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 33,452 |
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) | 2,702,345 | 3,096,405 | +394,060 |
| Air transport | 884,959 | 1,199,400 | +314,441 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,602 | 9,850 | -13,752 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,454,908 |
| East Midlands Airport | 837,442 |
| Manchester Airport | 600,396 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 369,386 |
| ZLC | 222,919 |
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 | 2,559,714 | 2,895,194 | +335,480 |
| East Midlands Airport | 266,789 | 570,653 | +303,864 |
| Manchester Airport | 217,380 | 383,016 | +165,636 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 162,381 | 207,005 | +44,624 |
| ZLC | 207,487 | 15,432 | -192,055 |
| Dover | 65,008 | 85,677 | +20,669 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,274 | 55,648 | +32,374 |
| Liverpool Docks | 35,405 | 34,277 | -1,128 |
| Heysham | 17,749 | 19,638 | +1,889 |
| London Stansted Airport | 26,972 | 7,907 | -19,065 |
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