Import/export HS code 521151: Plain weave printed fabrics
Printed 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 284,258 |
| India | 134,579 |
| Italy | 102,832 |
| China | 20,507 |
| Belgium | 17,291 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 153,364 | 130,894 | -22,470 |
| India | 73,951 | 60,628 | -13,323 |
| Italy | 43,459 | 59,373 | +15,914 |
| China | 11,908 | 8,599 | -3,309 |
| Belgium | 0 | 17,291 | +17,291 |
| Netherlands | 11,001 | 0 | -11,001 |
| Thailand | 0 | 10,984 | +10,984 |
| France | 8,506 | 2,345 | -6,161 |
| Kenya | 9,821 | 0 | -9,821 |
| Pakistan | 8,058 | 0 | -8,058 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 267,121 |
| India | 134,579 |
| Italy | 105,658 |
| China | 20,507 |
| Turkey | 11,001 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 133,055 | 134,066 | +1,011 |
| India | 73,951 | 60,628 | -13,323 |
| Italy | 46,285 | 59,373 | +13,088 |
| China | 11,908 | 8,599 | -3,309 |
| Turkey | 11,001 | 0 | -11,001 |
| Thailand | 0 | 10,984 | +10,984 |
| Kenya | 9,821 | 0 | -9,821 |
| Pakistan | 8,058 | 0 | -8,058 |
| France | 3,279 | 2,345 | -934 |
| Portugal | 1,110 | 0 | -1,110 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 245,936 |
| Air transport | 220,622 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 108,883 |
| Other | 35,901 |
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) | 134,919 | 111,017 | -23,902 |
| Air transport | 114,060 | 106,562 | -7,498 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 50,467 | 58,416 | +7,949 |
| Other | 21,782 | 14,119 | -7,663 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 203,973 |
| East Midlands Airport | 103,739 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 86,551 |
| London | 54,480 |
| 000 | 35,901 |
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 | 108,509 | 95,464 | -13,045 |
| East Midlands Airport | 42,021 | 61,718 | +19,697 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 60,476 | 26,075 | -34,401 |
| London | 23,633 | 30,847 | +7,214 |
| 000 | 21,782 | 14,119 | -7,663 |
| Thamesport | 16,024 | 18,129 | +2,105 |
| Dover | 12,445 | 15,553 | +3,108 |
| Manchester Airport | 6,175 | 11,974 | +5,799 |
| Felixstowe | 9,700 | 6,392 | -3,308 |
| Harwich | 11,001 | 0 | -11,001 |
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 | 8 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 1 |
| 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 | 53,842 |
| Ireland | 31,933 |
| Bulgaria | 14,128 |
| New Zealand | 11,917 |
| France | 7,601 |
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 | 11,106 | 42,736 | +31,630 |
| Ireland | 19,387 | 12,546 | -6,841 |
| Bulgaria | 11,012 | 3,116 | -7,896 |
| New Zealand | 909 | 11,008 | +10,099 |
| France | 7,601 | 0 | -7,601 |
| Romania | 6,512 | 1,020 | -5,492 |
| Netherlands | 7,272 | 0 | -7,272 |
| Poland | 5,112 | 0 | -5,112 |
| Spain | 0 | 3,735 | +3,735 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 3,517 | +3,517 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 28,259 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 15,713 | 12,546 | -3,167 |
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 | 90,997 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 31,474 |
| Other | 28,259 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,917 |
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 | 38,710 | 52,287 | +13,577 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,677 | 10,797 | -9,880 |
| Other | 15,713 | 12,546 | -3,167 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 909 | 11,008 | +10,099 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 38,593 |
| London Stansted Airport | 30,454 |
| 000 | 28,259 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 27,000 |
| ZLC | 19,850 |
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 | 27,406 | 11,187 | -16,219 |
| London Stansted Airport | 9,593 | 20,861 | +11,268 |
| 000 | 15,713 | 12,546 | -3,167 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 17,273 | 9,727 | -7,546 |
| ZLC | 1,711 | 18,139 | +16,428 |
| Southampton | 0 | 7,155 | +7,155 |
| London Gateway Port | 909 | 3,853 | +2,944 |
| Dover | 3,404 | 0 | -3,404 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 2,100 | +2,100 |
| London | 0 | 1,070 | +1,070 |
Quick facts
HS code: 521151
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Printed cotton fabrics with a plain weave pattern