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 | 461,202 |
| Germany | 189,441 |
| Belgium | 24,979 |
| 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 | 231,178 | 230,024 | -1,154 |
| Germany | 61,372 | 128,069 | +66,697 |
| Belgium | 23,862 | 1,117 | -22,745 |
| China | 2,074 | 14,817 | +12,743 |
| Italy | 1,801 | 10,834 | +9,033 |
| 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 | 462,280 |
| Germany | 190,590 |
| China | 29,628 |
| Italy | 13,579 |
| India | 13,528 |
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 | 232,256 | 230,024 | -2,232 |
| Germany | 61,372 | 129,218 | +67,846 |
| China | 9,873 | 19,755 | +9,882 |
| Italy | 2,696 | 10,883 | +8,187 |
| India | 13,528 | 0 | -13,528 |
| Belgium | 10,334 | 1,117 | -9,217 |
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 | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| 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 | 439,537 |
| Air transport | 135,355 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 106,822 |
| 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 | 220,796 | 218,741 | -2,055 |
| Air transport | 61,369 | 73,986 | +12,617 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 42,048 | 64,774 | +22,726 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,846 | 33,496 | +27,650 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 439,537 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 99,999 |
| Immingham Docks | 35,440 |
| London | 28,159 |
| Birmingham Airport | 23,548 |
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 | 220,796 | 218,741 | -2,055 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 52,730 | 47,269 | -5,461 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,045 | 28,395 | +21,350 |
| London | 0 | 28,159 | +28,159 |
| Birmingham Airport | 8,639 | 14,909 | +6,270 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,382 | 11,283 | +901 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,879 | 15,792 | +12,913 |
| Eurotunnel | 15,225 | 2,718 | -12,507 |
| Felixstowe | 11,470 | 0 | -11,470 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 49 |
| FRYETT'S FABRICS LIMITED | 43 |
| LEES-NEWSOME LIMITED | 17 |
| 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 | 408,896 |
| Australia | 9,882 |
| France | 9,752 |
| Canada | 9,360 |
| Spain | 8,151 |
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 | 211,129 | 197,767 | -13,362 |
| Australia | 0 | 9,882 | +9,882 |
| France | 4,688 | 5,064 | +376 |
| Canada | 2,314 | 7,046 | +4,732 |
| Spain | 5,195 | 2,956 | -2,239 |
| United Arab Emirates | 6,364 | 0 | -6,364 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 5,173 | +5,173 |
| Portugal | 4,362 | 0 | -4,362 |
| Switzerland | 3,553 | 0 | -3,553 |
| 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 | 463,733 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,879 |
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 | 240,574 | 223,159 | -17,415 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,875 | 9,004 | +5,129 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 333,433 |
| ZLC | 89,782 |
| East Midlands Airport | 24,110 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,504 |
| Manchester Airport | 7,904 |
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 | 132,135 | 201,298 | +69,163 |
| ZLC | 87,118 | 2,664 | -84,454 |
| East Midlands Airport | 16,457 | 7,653 | -8,804 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,864 | 3,640 | -1,224 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 7,904 | +7,904 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 6,048 | +6,048 |
| Dover | 2,975 | 2,956 | -19 |
| 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