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 | 256,306 |
| India | 124,111 |
| Italy | 72,615 |
| Belgium | 17,291 |
| China | 17,227 |
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 | 156,002 | 100,304 | -55,698 |
| India | 50,872 | 73,239 | +22,367 |
| Italy | 40,200 | 32,415 | -7,785 |
| Belgium | 0 | 17,291 | +17,291 |
| China | 12,307 | 4,920 | -7,387 |
| Kenya | 14,622 | 0 | -14,622 |
| France | 13,165 | 0 | -13,165 |
| Netherlands | 11,001 | 0 | -11,001 |
| Thailand | 0 | 10,984 | +10,984 |
| 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 | 238,305 |
| India | 124,111 |
| Italy | 75,441 |
| China | 17,227 |
| Kenya | 14,622 |
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 | 138,083 | 100,222 | -37,861 |
| India | 50,872 | 73,239 | +22,367 |
| Italy | 43,026 | 32,415 | -10,611 |
| China | 12,307 | 4,920 | -7,387 |
| Kenya | 14,622 | 0 | -14,622 |
| Turkey | 11,001 | 0 | -11,001 |
| Thailand | 0 | 10,984 | +10,984 |
| Pakistan | 8,058 | 0 | -8,058 |
| France | 6,281 | 0 | -6,281 |
| 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 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 220,881 |
| Air transport | 188,613 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 98,624 |
| Other | 38,546 |
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) | 138,280 | 82,601 | -55,679 |
| Air transport | 104,379 | 84,234 | -20,145 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 43,679 | 54,945 | +11,266 |
| Other | 21,173 | 17,373 | -3,800 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 194,471 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 86,935 |
| East Midlands Airport | 74,179 |
| London | 49,535 |
| 000 | 38,546 |
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 | 115,103 | 79,368 | -35,735 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 52,895 | 34,040 | -18,855 |
| East Midlands Airport | 42,671 | 31,508 | -11,163 |
| London | 17,328 | 32,207 | +14,879 |
| 000 | 21,173 | 17,373 | -3,800 |
| Thamesport | 15,541 | 17,727 | +2,186 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,132 | 14,017 | +9,885 |
| Dover | 9,212 | 3,233 | -5,979 |
| Felixstowe | 9,700 | 1,963 | -7,737 |
| 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 | 9 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
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 | 11 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 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 | 32,033 |
| Ireland | 30,120 |
| Bulgaria | 14,276 |
| New Zealand | 8,064 |
| 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 | 11,935 | 20,098 | +8,163 |
| Ireland | 20,648 | 9,472 | -11,176 |
| Bulgaria | 14,276 | 0 | -14,276 |
| New Zealand | 909 | 7,155 | +6,246 |
| France | 7,601 | 0 | -7,601 |
| Romania | 6,512 | 1,020 | -5,492 |
| Netherlands | 7,272 | 0 | -7,272 |
| Italy | 3,461 | 2,074 | -1,387 |
| Poland | 2,184 | 2,928 | +744 |
| Spain | 0 | 3,735 | +3,735 |
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 | 26,446 |
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 | 16,974 | 9,472 | -7,502 |
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 | 70,889 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 31,622 |
| Other | 26,446 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,064 |
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 | 40,072 | 30,817 | -9,255 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 23,941 | 7,681 | -16,260 |
| Other | 16,974 | 9,472 | -7,502 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 909 | 7,155 | +6,246 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 39,087 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 27,148 |
| 000 | 26,446 |
| London Stansted Airport | 25,649 |
| Southampton | 7,155 |
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 | 25,729 | 13,358 | -12,371 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 20,537 | 6,611 | -13,926 |
| 000 | 16,974 | 9,472 | -7,502 |
| London Stansted Airport | 12,632 | 13,017 | +385 |
| Southampton | 0 | 7,155 | +7,155 |
| ZLC | 1,711 | 4,442 | +2,731 |
| Dover | 3,404 | 0 | -3,404 |
| London | 0 | 1,070 | +1,070 |
| London Gateway Port | 909 | 0 | -909 |
Quick facts
HS code: 521151
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Printed cotton fabrics with a plain weave pattern