Import/export HS code 521149: Various dyed cotton fabrics
Various dyed cotton fabrics, not classified elsewhere
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* 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 | 3,778,013 |
| Belgium | 2,949,813 |
| France | 1,062,949 |
| India | 804,638 |
| Spain | 755,539 |
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 | 1,918,409 | 1,859,604 | -58,805 |
| Belgium | 1,494,278 | 1,455,535 | -38,743 |
| France | 485,269 | 577,680 | +92,411 |
| India | 386,756 | 417,882 | +31,126 |
| Spain | 370,081 | 385,458 | +15,377 |
| Turkey | 336,068 | 369,153 | +33,085 |
| United States | 102,723 | 107,969 | +5,246 |
| Portugal | 88,629 | 72,706 | -15,923 |
| Denmark | 91,806 | 52,891 | -38,915 |
| Germany | 54,939 | 70,910 | +15,971 |
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 | 4,336,566 |
| Belgium | 3,001,217 |
| India | 879,306 |
| Spain | 847,291 |
| Turkey | 767,566 |
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 | 2,198,327 | 2,138,239 | -60,088 |
| Belgium | 1,552,913 | 1,448,304 | -104,609 |
| India | 416,189 | 463,117 | +46,928 |
| Spain | 382,789 | 464,502 | +81,713 |
| Turkey | 375,408 | 392,158 | +16,750 |
| France | 225,847 | 297,629 | +71,782 |
| Portugal | 85,978 | 74,350 | -11,628 |
| Norway | 81,919 | 51,010 | -30,909 |
| United Kingdom | 12,388 | 39,883 | +27,495 |
| United States | 22,809 | 11,411 | -11,398 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 37 |
| West Yorkshire | 10 |
| Inner London - East | 9 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 |
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 | 29 | 23 | -6 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 4 | +0 |
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) | 6,619,720 |
| Air transport | 2,344,250 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,687,336 |
| Road transport | 159,698 |
| Other | 21,274 |
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) | 3,285,487 | 3,334,233 | +48,746 |
| Air transport | 1,188,952 | 1,155,298 | -33,654 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 792,612 | 894,724 | +102,112 |
| Road transport | 116,507 | 43,191 | -73,316 |
| Other | 15,965 | 5,309 | -10,656 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 3,448,952 |
| Dover | 1,701,998 |
| Thamesport | 1,111,873 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 838,535 |
| East Midlands Airport | 783,549 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 1,735,807 | 1,713,145 | -22,662 |
| Dover | 816,830 | 885,168 | +68,338 |
| Thamesport | 565,921 | 545,952 | -19,969 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 458,093 | 380,442 | -77,651 |
| East Midlands Airport | 301,777 | 481,772 | +179,995 |
| London | 293,896 | 265,740 | -28,156 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 214,473 | 303,380 | +88,907 |
| London Stansted Airport | 221,471 | 213,881 | -7,590 |
| London Gateway Port | 145,177 | 185,463 | +40,286 |
| Killingholme | 133,125 | 114,292 | -18,833 |
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 | 44 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 30 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 17 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 14 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 35 |
| 2026-03 | 26 |
| 2026-02 | 28 |
| 2026-01 | 24 |
| 2025-12 | 22 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROMO LIMITED | 103 |
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 102 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 94 |
| FRYETT'S FABRICS LIMITED | 94 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 76 |
| OSBORNE & LITTLE LIMITED | 71 |
| GP & J BAKER LIMITED | 68 |
| DESIGNERS GUILD LIMITED | 65 |
| ALTFIELD LIMITED | 62 |
| PARRY MURRAY & COMPANY LIMITED | 61 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 51 |
| 0-1m | 24 |
| 54m+ | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 1,608,471 |
| United States | 1,512,409 |
| Canada | 189,762 |
| Italy | 183,822 |
| Romania | 137,210 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 957,562 | 650,909 | -306,653 |
| United States | 628,619 | 883,790 | +255,171 |
| Canada | 66,604 | 123,158 | +56,554 |
| Italy | 98,335 | 85,487 | -12,848 |
| Romania | 77,043 | 60,167 | -16,876 |
| Netherlands | 70,683 | 60,573 | -10,110 |
| Switzerland | 19,301 | 69,449 | +50,148 |
| United Arab Emirates | 31,723 | 43,449 | +11,726 |
| Germany | 40,923 | 30,912 | -10,011 |
| New Zealand | 43,684 | 14,748 | -28,936 |
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 | 3,499,669 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,174,810 |
| Road transport | 21,470 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,031 |
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 | 1,767,088 | 1,732,581 | -34,507 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 580,826 | 593,984 | +13,158 |
| Road transport | 21,470 | 0 | -21,470 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,270 | 6,761 | -509 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,180,307 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,050,523 |
| ZLC | 854,935 |
| Dover | 660,996 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 456,629 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 790,776 | 389,531 | -401,245 |
| London Stansted Airport | 479,757 | 570,766 | +91,009 |
| ZLC | 328,315 | 526,620 | +198,305 |
| Dover | 294,679 | 366,317 | +71,638 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 251,115 | 205,514 | -45,601 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 176,180 | 198,831 | +22,651 |
| Manchester Airport | 9,899 | 39,091 | +29,192 |
| Harwich | 17,162 | 11,829 | -5,333 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,371 | 7,393 | +22 |
| Holyhead | 8,961 | 2,931 | -6,030 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 521149
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various dyed cotton fabrics, not classified elsewhere