Import/export HS code 521212: Bleached cotton fabrics
Bleached woven cotton fabrics, often mixed with other 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 | 1,498,673 |
| Oman | 19,192 |
| United States | 10,346 |
| Austria | 9,016 |
| Italy | 7,246 |
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 | 631,748 | 866,925 | +235,177 |
| Oman | 0 | 19,192 | +19,192 |
| United States | 10,346 | 0 | -10,346 |
| Austria | 2,902 | 6,114 | +3,212 |
| Italy | 3,450 | 3,796 | +346 |
| China | 5,491 | 0 | -5,491 |
| India | 0 | 3,027 | +3,027 |
| Japan | 0 | 1,931 | +1,931 |
| France | 1,108 | 0 | -1,108 |
| Ireland | 18 | 33 | +15 |
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 | 1,517,865 |
| India | 13,373 |
| Austria | 9,016 |
| Italy | 7,246 |
| China | 5,491 |
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 | 631,748 | 886,117 | +254,369 |
| India | 10,346 | 3,027 | -7,319 |
| Austria | 2,902 | 6,114 | +3,212 |
| Italy | 3,450 | 3,796 | +346 |
| China | 5,491 | 0 | -5,491 |
| Japan | 0 | 1,931 | +1,931 |
| France | 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 |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Lancashire | 1 |
| Suffolk | 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 | 2 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 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) | 1,407,689 |
| Air transport | 132,079 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,262 |
| Other | 51 |
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) | 610,519 | 797,170 | +186,651 |
| Air transport | 38,174 | 93,905 | +55,731 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,352 | 9,910 | +3,558 |
| Other | 18 | 33 | +15 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 937,096 |
| London Gateway Port | 403,291 |
| Manchester Airport | 118,694 |
| Felixstowe | 54,569 |
| London | 21,749 |
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 | 528,545 | 408,551 | -119,994 |
| London Gateway Port | 75,591 | 327,700 | +252,109 |
| Manchester Airport | 26,720 | 91,974 | +65,254 |
| Felixstowe | 6,383 | 48,186 | +41,803 |
| London | 2,902 | 18,847 | +15,945 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,471 | 0 | -9,471 |
| Dover | 3,450 | 3,796 | +346 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 1,931 | +1,931 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,108 | 0 | -1,108 |
| London Stansted Airport | 875 | 0 | -875 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
4 |
|
Creative, arts and entertainment activities
|
1 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-05 | 2 |
| 2024-10 | 2 |
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 | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 88,546 |
| United States | 28,112 |
| Ireland | 24,413 |
| Germany | 11,246 |
| Lithuania | 4,842 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 87,414 | 1,132 | -86,282 |
| United States | 15,606 | 12,506 | -3,100 |
| Ireland | 16,146 | 8,267 | -7,879 |
| Germany | 11,246 | 0 | -11,246 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 4,842 | +4,842 |
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 | 132,746 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 24,413 |
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 | 114,266 | 18,480 | -95,786 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,146 | 8,267 | -7,879 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 87,414 |
| East Midlands Airport | 27,984 |
| ZLC | 17,348 |
| Holyhead | 13,373 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,486 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 87,414 | 0 | -87,414 |
| East Midlands Airport | 26,852 | 1,132 | -25,720 |
| ZLC | 0 | 17,348 | +17,348 |
| Holyhead | 8,088 | 5,285 | -2,803 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,504 | 2,982 | -3,522 |
| Heysham | 1,554 | 0 | -1,554 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 521212
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Bleached woven cotton fabrics, often mixed with other fibers