Import/export HS code 521143: Twill weave dyed fabrics
Dyed 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 454,797 |
| Germany | 191,551 |
| Belgium | 27,471 |
| China | 16,891 |
| Italy | 12,635 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 233,182 | 221,615 | -11,567 |
| Germany | 96,840 | 94,711 | -2,129 |
| Belgium | 23,862 | 3,609 | -20,253 |
| China | 2,074 | 14,817 | +12,743 |
| Italy | 4,121 | 8,514 | +4,393 |
| Netherlands | 7,799 | 4,816 | -2,983 |
| France | 895 | 1,320 | +425 |
| Spain | 1,078 | 0 | -1,078 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 455,875 |
| Germany | 192,700 |
| China | 29,628 |
| Belgium | 13,943 |
| Italy | 13,579 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 234,260 | 221,615 | -12,645 |
| Germany | 96,840 | 95,860 | -980 |
| China | 9,873 | 19,755 | +9,882 |
| Belgium | 10,334 | 3,609 | -6,725 |
| Italy | 5,016 | 8,563 | +3,547 |
| India | 13,528 | 0 | -13,528 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 - East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Road transport | 431,538 |
| Air transport | 141,554 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 106,819 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 39,342 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Road transport | 226,243 | 205,295 | -20,948 |
| Air transport | 84,115 | 57,439 | -26,676 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 47,607 | 59,212 | +11,605 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,886 | 27,456 | +15,570 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 431,538 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 103,706 |
| Immingham Docks | 35,440 |
| London | 28,159 |
| Birmingham Airport | 26,040 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 226,243 | 205,295 | -20,948 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 73,156 | 30,550 | -42,606 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,644 | 17,796 | +152 |
| London | 0 | 28,159 | +28,159 |
| Birmingham Airport | 8,639 | 17,401 | +8,762 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,939 | 16,320 | +9,381 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,879 | 15,792 | +12,913 |
| Eurotunnel | 15,225 | 2,718 | -12,507 |
| Felixstowe | 9,873 | 0 | -9,873 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 9,488 | +9,488 |
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
|
9 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of furniture
|
2 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
2 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 50 |
| FRYETT'S FABRICS LIMITED | 44 |
| LEES-NEWSOME LIMITED | 18 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 12 |
| J. & C. JOEL LIMITED | 8 |
| CASAMANCE LIMITED | 7 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 7 |
| HUNTER DOUGLAS UK RETAIL LIMITED | 7 |
| TIBARD LIMITED | 6 |
| J.D.MCDOUGALL,LIMITED | 5 |
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 | 2 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 418,871 |
| Australia | 10,782 |
| Canada | 10,500 |
| France | 8,817 |
| United Arab Emirates | 8,246 |
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 | 256,248 | 162,623 | -93,625 |
| Australia | 0 | 10,782 | +10,782 |
| Canada | 2,314 | 8,186 | +5,872 |
| France | 5,193 | 3,624 | -1,569 |
| United Arab Emirates | 6,364 | 1,882 | -4,482 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 8,068 | +8,068 |
| Spain | 7,251 | 0 | -7,251 |
| Switzerland | 3,553 | 0 | -3,553 |
| Portugal | 3,423 | 0 | -3,423 |
| Bahrain | 3,118 | 0 | -3,118 |
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 | 474,856 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,774 |
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 | 284,359 | 190,497 | -93,862 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,831 | 8,943 | +2,112 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 343,408 |
| ZLC | 89,782 |
| East Midlands Airport | 22,236 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,526 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,943 |
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 Stansted Airport | 176,706 | 166,702 | -10,004 |
| ZLC | 87,118 | 2,664 | -84,454 |
| East Midlands Airport | 15,671 | 6,565 | -9,106 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,864 | 6,662 | +1,798 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 8,943 | +8,943 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 7,904 | +7,904 |
| Dover | 5,931 | 0 | -5,931 |
| Eurotunnel | 900 | 0 | -900 |
Quick facts
HS code: 521143
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Dyed cotton fabrics with a 3 or 4-thread twill weave