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 | 242,713 |
| India | 133,893 |
| Italy | 102,832 |
| Belgium | 18,532 |
| China | 14,273 |
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 | 126,423 | 116,290 | -10,133 |
| India | 79,668 | 54,225 | -25,443 |
| Italy | 53,005 | 49,827 | -3,178 |
| Belgium | 2,555 | 15,977 | +13,422 |
| China | 5,674 | 8,599 | +2,925 |
| Netherlands | 11,001 | 0 | -11,001 |
| Thailand | 0 | 10,984 | +10,984 |
| Kenya | 9,821 | 0 | -9,821 |
| France | 7,083 | 2,345 | -4,738 |
| 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 | 224,583 |
| India | 135,134 |
| Italy | 105,658 |
| China | 14,273 |
| 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 | 110,530 | 114,053 | +3,523 |
| India | 79,668 | 55,466 | -24,202 |
| Italy | 55,831 | 49,827 | -6,004 |
| China | 5,674 | 8,599 | +2,925 |
| 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 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Eastern Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 211,735 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 209,274 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 106,215 |
| Other | 35,471 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 121,468 | 90,267 | -31,201 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 108,431 | 100,843 | -7,588 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 56,051 | 50,164 | -5,887 |
| Other | 18,498 | 16,973 | -1,525 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 167,493 |
| East Midlands Airport | 103,739 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 80,317 |
| London | 56,447 |
| 000 | 35,471 |
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 | 83,444 | 84,049 | +605 |
| East Midlands Airport | 51,567 | 52,172 | +605 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 60,991 | 19,326 | -41,665 |
| London | 21,548 | 34,899 | +13,351 |
| 000 | 18,498 | 16,973 | -1,525 |
| Thamesport | 19,987 | 9,531 | -10,456 |
| Dover | 12,445 | 16,794 | +4,349 |
| Felixstowe | 11,663 | 4,429 | -7,234 |
| Manchester Airport | 3,522 | 11,974 | +8,452 |
| 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
|
7 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
4 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 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 | 8 |
| 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 | 51,801 |
| Ireland | 29,259 |
| Bulgaria | 18,028 |
| New Zealand | 11,917 |
| Romania | 6,395 |
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 | 10,516 | 41,285 | +30,769 |
| Ireland | 17,422 | 11,837 | -5,585 |
| Bulgaria | 11,012 | 7,016 | -3,996 |
| New Zealand | 909 | 11,008 | +10,099 |
| Romania | 5,375 | 1,020 | -4,355 |
| France | 4,645 | 0 | -4,645 |
| Poland | 3,912 | 0 | -3,912 |
| Spain | 3,735 | 0 | -3,735 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 3,517 | +3,517 |
| Belgium | 2,297 | 1,070 | -1,227 |
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 | 25,585 |
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 | 13,748 | 11,837 | -1,911 |
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 | 78,644 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 30,337 |
| Other | 25,585 |
| 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 | 27,643 | 51,001 | +23,358 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,540 | 10,797 | -8,743 |
| Other | 13,748 | 11,837 | -1,911 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 28,413 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 25,863 |
| 000 | 25,585 |
| East Midlands Airport | 24,381 |
| ZLC | 23,750 |
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 | 7,552 | 20,861 | +13,309 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 16,136 | 9,727 | -6,409 |
| 000 | 13,748 | 11,837 | -1,911 |
| East Midlands Airport | 18,380 | 6,001 | -12,379 |
| ZLC | 1,711 | 22,039 | +20,328 |
| 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