Import/export HS code 521141: Plain weave dyed fabrics
Dyed 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 704,011 |
| India | 349,261 |
| Spain | 314,402 |
| Germany | 220,242 |
| France | 136,586 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 370,563 | 333,448 | -37,115 |
| India | 212,963 | 136,298 | -76,665 |
| Spain | 170,399 | 144,003 | -26,396 |
| Germany | 135,220 | 85,022 | -50,198 |
| France | 112,152 | 24,434 | -87,718 |
| Denmark | 2,386 | 45,437 | +43,051 |
| Belgium | 19,628 | 14,143 | -5,485 |
| Turkey | 20,635 | 3,884 | -16,751 |
| United States | 13,526 | 7,183 | -6,343 |
| Netherlands | 10,512 | 4,530 | -5,982 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 812,093 |
| India | 353,983 |
| Spain | 337,345 |
| Turkey | 237,985 |
| France | 40,615 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 458,111 | 353,982 | -104,129 |
| India | 210,661 | 143,322 | -67,339 |
| Spain | 180,911 | 156,434 | -24,477 |
| Turkey | 151,616 | 86,369 | -65,247 |
| France | 40,615 | 0 | -40,615 |
| Norway | 0 | 39,569 | +39,569 |
| Belgium | 7,915 | 9,266 | +1,351 |
| China | 7,344 | 8,504 | +1,160 |
| Portugal | 4,628 | 4,803 | +175 |
| United States | 3,556 | 936 | -2,620 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 11 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
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 | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,009,774 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 623,652 |
| Air transport | 242,430 |
| Other | 982 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 588,488 | 421,286 | -167,202 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 350,218 | 273,434 | -76,784 |
| Air transport | 132,370 | 110,060 | -22,310 |
| Other | 982 | 0 | -982 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 581,997 |
| London Gateway Port | 353,729 |
| Eurotunnel | 177,892 |
| London | 134,101 |
| Felixstowe | 131,944 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 338,101 | 243,896 | -94,205 |
| London Gateway Port | 169,368 | 184,361 | +14,993 |
| Eurotunnel | 80,369 | 97,523 | +17,154 |
| London | 103,903 | 30,198 | -73,705 |
| Felixstowe | 107,422 | 24,522 | -82,900 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 64,721 | 38,105 | -26,616 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 45,029 | 50,536 | +5,507 |
| Southampton | 64,363 | 30,807 | -33,556 |
| East Midlands Airport | 47,192 | 25,615 | -21,577 |
| London Stansted Airport | 34,700 | 12,065 | -22,635 |
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 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-12 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 62 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 35 |
| OSBORNE & LITTLE LIMITED | 29 |
| WARWICK FABRICS (UK) LIMITED | 28 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 27 |
| ZONWERING HOLDINGS LIMITED | 24 |
| FOX LINTON LIMITED | 24 |
| GP & J BAKER LIMITED | 23 |
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 20 |
| FRYETT'S FABRICS LIMITED | 20 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 545,673 |
| France | 415,952 |
| Italy | 58,410 |
| Morocco | 41,079 |
| Czechia | 39,067 |
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 | 344,314 | 201,359 | -142,955 |
| France | 216,266 | 199,686 | -16,580 |
| Italy | 36,597 | 21,813 | -14,784 |
| Morocco | 2,329 | 38,750 | +36,421 |
| Czechia | 39,067 | 0 | -39,067 |
| Ireland | 14,083 | 19,748 | +5,665 |
| Portugal | 2,791 | 17,469 | +14,678 |
| Japan | 18,369 | 0 | -18,369 |
| Spain | 15,380 | 2,725 | -12,655 |
| China | 5,825 | 11,162 | +5,337 |
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 | 1,205,964 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 157,124 |
| Road transport | 10,271 |
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 | 690,204 | 515,760 | -174,444 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 67,037 | 90,087 | +23,050 |
| Road transport | 10,271 | 0 | -10,271 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 499,052 |
| East Midlands Airport | 374,537 |
| London Stansted Airport | 221,340 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 105,314 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 80,787 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 322,053 | 176,999 | -145,054 |
| East Midlands Airport | 263,087 | 111,450 | -151,637 |
| London Stansted Airport | 92,998 | 128,342 | +35,344 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,767 | 92,547 | +79,780 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 47,444 | 33,343 | -14,101 |
| Dover | 6,710 | 39,961 | +33,251 |
| Holyhead | 12,883 | 16,783 | +3,900 |
| Manchester Airport | 9,570 | 6,422 | -3,148 |
Quick facts
HS code: 521141
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Dyed cotton fabrics with a plain weave pattern