Import/export HS code 52121110: Unbleached cotton mixed with flax
Unbleached cotton fabrics mainly mixed with flax fibers
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | 440,800 |
| Spain | 21,667 |
| Italy | 20,486 |
| Turkey | 20,376 |
| Portugal | 7,849 |
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 | 302,091 | 138,709 | -163,382 |
| Spain | 10,628 | 11,039 | +411 |
| Italy | 19,601 | 885 | -18,716 |
| Turkey | 0 | 20,376 | +20,376 |
| Portugal | 6,112 | 1,737 | -4,375 |
| Greece | 2,588 | 3,639 | +1,051 |
| Japan | 2,121 | 0 | -2,121 |
| India | 1,405 | 0 | -1,405 |
| France | 1,352 | 0 | -1,352 |
| Singapore | 0 | 1,165 | +1,165 |
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 | 440,800 |
| Spain | 21,667 |
| Italy | 20,486 |
| Turkey | 20,376 |
| Portugal | 7,849 |
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 | 302,091 | 138,709 | -163,382 |
| Spain | 10,628 | 11,039 | +411 |
| Italy | 19,601 | 885 | -18,716 |
| Turkey | 0 | 20,376 | +20,376 |
| Portugal | 6,112 | 1,737 | -4,375 |
| Greece | 2,588 | 3,639 | +1,051 |
| Japan | 2,121 | 0 | -2,121 |
| India | 1,405 | 0 | -1,405 |
| France | 1,352 | 0 | -1,352 |
| Singapore | 0 | 1,165 | +1,165 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| South East Wales | 1 |
| Tees Valley | 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 | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Tees Valley | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 442,913 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 49,892 |
| Air transport | 30,643 |
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) | 303,039 | 139,874 | -163,165 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,740 | 33,152 | +16,412 |
| Air transport | 26,119 | 4,524 | -21,595 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 383,072 |
| London Gateway Port | 57,728 |
| Dover | 33,532 |
| Eurotunnel | 16,360 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,326 |
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 | 302,091 | 80,981 | -221,110 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 57,728 | +57,728 |
| Dover | 3,523 | 30,009 | +26,486 |
| Eurotunnel | 13,217 | 3,143 | -10,074 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,441 | 885 | -11,556 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,915 | 0 | -9,915 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,642 | 2,717 | +1,075 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,121 | 922 | -1,199 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 1,165 | +1,165 |
| Thamesport | 948 | 0 | -948 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 1 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 3 |
| 2025-02 | 3 |
| 2024-12 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LEES-NEWSOME LIMITED | 20 |
| GREEN & BROWN LTD | 13 |
| SW LIVING LTD | 7 |
| LORAX LIMITED | 6 |
| REDWOOD TTM LTD | 6 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 6 |
| GLOBALTEX LIMITED | 5 |
| WARRIOR ASSAULT SYSTEMS LIMITED | 4 |
| THE SILK BUREAU LIMITED | 4 |
| FRYETT'S FABRICS LIMITED | 4 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 30,671 |
| Spain | 19,944 |
| South Korea | 13,870 |
| Kuwait | 7,250 |
| Belgium | 7,113 |
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 | 12,709 | 17,962 | +5,253 |
| Spain | 19,944 | 0 | -19,944 |
| South Korea | 0 | 13,870 | +13,870 |
| Kuwait | 7,250 | 0 | -7,250 |
| Belgium | 7,113 | 0 | -7,113 |
| Italy | 5,955 | 0 | -5,955 |
| Poland | 0 | 5,808 | +5,808 |
| Norway | 4,560 | 1,004 | -3,556 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4,855 | 0 | -4,855 |
| Netherlands | 4,501 | 0 | -4,501 |
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 | 107,462 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,020 |
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 | 72,765 | 34,697 | -38,068 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,212 | 5,808 | +3,596 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 64,277 |
| London Stansted Airport | 20,065 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 18,265 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,020 |
| ZLC | 4,855 |
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 | 55,178 | 9,099 | -46,079 |
| London Stansted Airport | 9,360 | 10,705 | +1,345 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,372 | 14,893 | +11,521 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,212 | 5,808 | +3,596 |
| ZLC | 4,855 | 0 | -4,855 |
Quick facts
HS code: 52121110
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Unbleached cotton fabrics mainly mixed with flax fibers