Import/export HS code 521152: Twill weave printed fabrics
Printed cotton fabrics with a 3 or 4-thread twill weave
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 74,013 |
| Italy | 47,058 |
| Netherlands | 10,921 |
| Eswatini | 1,546 |
| Canada | 1,215 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 39,689 | 34,324 | -5,365 |
| Italy | 29,452 | 17,606 | -11,846 |
| Netherlands | 7,987 | 2,934 | -5,053 |
| Eswatini | 0 | 1,546 | +1,546 |
| Canada | 0 | 1,215 | +1,215 |
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 | 99,478 |
| France | 21,593 |
| Netherlands | 9,813 |
| Eswatini | 1,546 |
| Canada | 1,215 |
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 | 61,358 | 38,120 | -23,238 |
| France | 7,783 | 13,810 | +6,027 |
| Netherlands | 6,879 | 2,934 | -3,945 |
| Eswatini | 0 | 1,546 | +1,546 |
| Canada | 0 | 1,215 | +1,215 |
| United Kingdom | 1,108 | 0 | -1,108 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 |
| Outer London - East and North 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 0 | -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) | 99,646 |
| Air transport | 33,999 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,108 |
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) | 58,592 | 41,054 | -17,538 |
| Air transport | 17,428 | 16,571 | -857 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,108 | 0 | -1,108 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 53,349 |
| Dover | 41,229 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,861 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,907 |
| Birmingham Airport | 6,879 |
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 | 34,969 | 18,380 | -16,589 |
| Dover | 23,623 | 17,606 | -6,017 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,070 | 11,791 | +5,721 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,127 | 4,780 | +2,653 |
| Birmingham Airport | 6,879 | 0 | -6,879 |
| 499 | 0 | 2,934 | +2,934 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,352 | 0 | -2,352 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 2,134 | +2,134 |
| Thamesport | 1,108 | 0 | -1,108 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 8 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 1 |
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Morocco | 3,130,731 |
| Netherlands | 2,169,181 |
| Tunisia | 1,844,873 |
| Madagascar | 911,554 |
| Sri Lanka | 444,212 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco | 1,421,179 | 1,709,552 | +288,373 |
| Netherlands | 1,193,069 | 976,112 | -216,957 |
| Tunisia | 1,009,570 | 835,303 | -174,267 |
| Madagascar | 664,048 | 247,506 | -416,542 |
| Sri Lanka | 322,545 | 121,667 | -200,878 |
| Germany | 164,065 | 50,220 | -113,845 |
| France | 65,016 | 133,430 | +68,414 |
| Latvia | 88,646 | 13,388 | -75,258 |
| Switzerland | 44,039 | 52,626 | +8,587 |
| Hungary | 59,233 | 35,128 | -24,105 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,435,275 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,285,468 |
| Air transport | 53,464 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,433,415 | 4,001,860 | -431,555 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 931,534 | 353,934 | -577,600 |
| Air transport | 933 | 52,531 | +51,598 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,248,288 |
| Dover | 1,157,662 |
| Felixstowe | 608,022 |
| London Gateway Port | 510,293 |
| Liverpool Docks | 184,470 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,679,436 | 3,568,852 | -110,584 |
| Dover | 645,565 | 512,097 | -133,468 |
| Felixstowe | 500,475 | 107,547 | -392,928 |
| London Gateway Port | 358,525 | 151,768 | -206,757 |
| Liverpool Docks | 178,244 | 6,226 | -172,018 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 24,399 | +24,399 |
| Manchester Airport | 933 | 14,120 | +13,187 |
| ZLC | 0 | 7,421 | +7,421 |
| Southampton | 0 | 6,800 | +6,800 |
| Holyhead | 2,704 | 2,504 | -200 |
Quick facts
HS code: 521152
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Printed cotton fabrics with a 3 or 4-thread twill weave