Import/export HS code 521211: Unbleached cotton fabrics
Unbleached woven cotton fabrics, often mixed with other fibers
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | 659,202 |
| Italy | 64,616 |
| China | 26,465 |
| Spain | 23,473 |
| Turkey | 20,376 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 367,550 | 291,652 | -75,898 |
| Italy | 45,029 | 19,587 | -25,442 |
| China | 16,774 | 9,691 | -7,083 |
| Spain | 12,434 | 11,039 | -1,395 |
| Turkey | 0 | 20,376 | +20,376 |
| France | 18,210 | 0 | -18,210 |
| Moldova | 0 | 15,285 | +15,285 |
| Japan | 8,208 | 3,305 | -4,903 |
| Greece | 3,818 | 5,154 | +1,336 |
| Portugal | 6,112 | 1,737 | -4,375 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | 659,202 |
| Italy | 64,616 |
| China | 31,722 |
| Spain | 23,473 |
| Turkey | 20,376 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 367,550 | 291,652 | -75,898 |
| Italy | 45,029 | 19,587 | -25,442 |
| China | 18,059 | 13,663 | -4,396 |
| Spain | 12,434 | 11,039 | -1,395 |
| Turkey | 0 | 20,376 | +20,376 |
| France | 15,145 | 0 | -15,145 |
| India | 1,405 | 11,313 | +9,908 |
| Japan | 8,208 | 3,305 | -4,903 |
| Greece | 3,818 | 5,154 | +1,336 |
| Portugal | 6,112 | 1,737 | -4,375 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Cheshire | 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 | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Yorkshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 657,366 |
| Air transport | 112,857 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 94,634 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 379,904 | 277,462 | -102,442 |
| Air transport | 60,403 | 52,454 | -7,949 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 41,584 | 53,050 | +11,466 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 463,209 |
| London Gateway Port | 151,198 |
| Dover | 58,118 |
| Manchester Airport | 38,320 |
| Felixstowe | 31,451 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 343,400 | 119,809 | -223,591 |
| London Gateway Port | 22,449 | 128,749 | +106,300 |
| Dover | 23,496 | 34,622 | +11,126 |
| Manchester Airport | 9,621 | 28,699 | +19,078 |
| Felixstowe | 4,062 | 27,389 | +23,327 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 28,351 | 2,704 | -25,647 |
| East Midlands Airport | 14,781 | 9,580 | -5,201 |
| Eurotunnel | 18,088 | 3,143 | -14,945 |
| ZLC | 0 | 15,285 | +15,285 |
| Birmingham Airport | 5,529 | 7,709 | +2,180 |
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 | 7 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 3 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 3 |
| 2025-05 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LEES-NEWSOME LIMITED | 27 |
| GREEN & BROWN LTD | 14 |
| REDWOOD TTM LTD | 12 |
| OEVX LIMITED | 10 |
| LONG SPRING GAN LTD | 10 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 7 |
| SW LIVING LTD | 7 |
| WHALEYS(BRADFORD)LIMITED | 7 |
| LORAX LIMITED | 6 |
| GLOBALTEX LIMITED | 6 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 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 | 68,200 |
| Spain | 19,944 |
| South Korea | 13,870 |
| Norway | 11,400 |
| Kuwait | 7,250 |
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 | 25,761 | 42,439 | +16,678 |
| Spain | 0 | 19,944 | +19,944 |
| South Korea | 0 | 13,870 | +13,870 |
| Norway | 6,034 | 5,366 | -668 |
| Kuwait | 7,250 | 0 | -7,250 |
| Belgium | 7,113 | 0 | -7,113 |
| Italy | 6,975 | 0 | -6,975 |
| Greece | 6,372 | 0 | -6,372 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,819 | 0 | -5,819 |
| Poland | 0 | 5,808 | +5,808 |
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 | 160,597 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,020 |
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 | 71,910 | 88,687 | +16,777 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,212 | 6,808 | +1,596 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 96,412 |
| London Stansted Airport | 32,145 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 21,881 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,020 |
| ZLC | 10,159 |
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 | 49,478 | 46,934 | -2,544 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,620 | 21,525 | +10,905 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,015 | 15,866 | +9,851 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,212 | 5,808 | +596 |
| ZLC | 5,797 | 4,362 | -1,435 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 1,000 | +1,000 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 521211
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Unbleached woven cotton fabrics, often mixed with other fibers