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 | 3,632,015 |
| Belgium | 2,791,094 |
| France | 940,611 |
| India | 790,806 |
| Spain | 684,255 |
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 | 2,078,774 | 1,553,241 | -525,533 |
| Belgium | 1,481,254 | 1,309,840 | -171,414 |
| France | 504,684 | 435,927 | -68,757 |
| India | 405,479 | 385,327 | -20,152 |
| Spain | 402,054 | 282,201 | -119,853 |
| Turkey | 314,642 | 326,394 | +11,752 |
| United States | 118,679 | 91,356 | -27,323 |
| Portugal | 91,568 | 68,477 | -23,091 |
| Denmark | 84,537 | 61,297 | -23,240 |
| Germany | 61,853 | 57,947 | -3,906 |
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 | 4,130,371 |
| Belgium | 2,853,248 |
| India | 864,777 |
| Spain | 774,597 |
| Turkey | 701,065 |
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 | 2,378,033 | 1,752,338 | -625,695 |
| Belgium | 1,567,777 | 1,285,471 | -282,306 |
| India | 440,997 | 423,780 | -17,217 |
| Spain | 407,170 | 367,427 | -39,743 |
| Turkey | 360,399 | 340,666 | -19,733 |
| France | 225,292 | 234,855 | +9,563 |
| Portugal | 88,917 | 66,874 | -22,043 |
| Norway | 67,482 | 61,308 | -6,174 |
| United Kingdom | 14,781 | 33,945 | +19,164 |
| United States | 34,246 | 9,906 | -24,340 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 40 |
| West Yorkshire | 10 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 |
| Inner London - East | 8 |
| 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 | 30 | 27 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 4 | 3 | -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) | 6,284,165 |
| Air transport | 2,248,603 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,548,955 |
| Road transport | 150,305 |
| Other | 17,866 |
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) | 3,402,548 | 2,881,617 | -520,931 |
| Air transport | 1,280,457 | 968,146 | -312,311 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 819,934 | 729,021 | -90,913 |
| Road transport | 107,466 | 42,839 | -64,627 |
| Other | 16,937 | 929 | -16,008 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 3,367,731 |
| Dover | 1,585,717 |
| Thamesport | 1,046,828 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 824,179 |
| East Midlands Airport | 661,868 |
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 | 1,800,251 | 1,567,480 | -232,771 |
| Dover | 879,040 | 706,677 | -172,363 |
| Thamesport | 582,507 | 464,321 | -118,186 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 469,269 | 354,910 | -114,359 |
| East Midlands Airport | 288,978 | 372,890 | +83,912 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 218,993 | 258,764 | +39,771 |
| London | 252,643 | 201,666 | -50,977 |
| London Stansted Airport | 245,857 | 166,165 | -79,692 |
| London Gateway Port | 153,614 | 136,585 | -17,029 |
| Killingholme | 148,417 | 81,317 | -67,100 |
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 | 46 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 31 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 24 |
| 2025-11 | 37 |
| 2025-10 | 39 |
| 2025-09 | 23 |
| 2025-08 | 28 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 100 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 99 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 90 |
| FRYETT'S FABRICS LIMITED | 90 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 73 |
| OSBORNE & LITTLE LIMITED | 67 |
| GP & J BAKER LIMITED | 64 |
| DESIGNERS GUILD LIMITED | 63 |
| ALTFIELD LIMITED | 61 |
| THIBAUT INC. | 60 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 49 |
| 0-1m | 25 |
| 54m+ | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 18 |
| Other | 13 |
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 | 1,453,359 |
| United States | 1,215,923 |
| Canada | 136,976 |
| Italy | 136,043 |
| Netherlands | 132,491 |
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 | 993,940 | 459,419 | -534,521 |
| United States | 561,310 | 654,613 | +93,303 |
| Canada | 73,682 | 63,294 | -10,388 |
| Italy | 96,950 | 39,093 | -57,857 |
| Netherlands | 85,545 | 46,946 | -38,599 |
| Romania | 71,599 | 48,580 | -23,019 |
| Switzerland | 20,999 | 62,057 | +41,058 |
| United Arab Emirates | 22,208 | 44,889 | +22,681 |
| Germany | 20,658 | 35,200 | +14,542 |
| New Zealand | 37,466 | 17,169 | -20,297 |
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 | 2,893,382 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,080,135 |
| Road transport | 72,743 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,183 |
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 | 1,679,800 | 1,213,582 | -466,218 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 582,271 | 497,864 | -84,407 |
| Road transport | 72,743 | 0 | -72,743 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,422 | 6,761 | -3,661 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,087,457 |
| London Stansted Airport | 898,599 |
| ZLC | 637,946 |
| Dover | 617,100 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 408,791 |
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 | 800,722 | 286,735 | -513,987 |
| London Stansted Airport | 413,734 | 484,865 | +71,131 |
| ZLC | 369,305 | 268,641 | -100,664 |
| Dover | 280,487 | 336,613 | +56,126 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 272,597 | 136,194 | -136,403 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 155,252 | 139,710 | -15,542 |
| Manchester Airport | 9,899 | 29,915 | +20,016 |
| Harwich | 15,592 | 13,610 | -1,982 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,371 | 7,393 | +22 |
| Holyhead | 7,838 | 4,054 | -3,784 |
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