Import/export HS code 521212: Bleached cotton fabrics
Bleached 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 | 1,499,865 |
| United States | 10,346 |
| Austria | 7,932 |
| Italy | 7,079 |
| China | 5,491 |
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 | 791,914 | 707,951 | -83,963 |
| United States | 10,346 | 0 | -10,346 |
| Austria | 5,030 | 2,902 | -2,128 |
| Italy | 3,629 | 3,450 | -179 |
| China | 0 | 5,491 | +5,491 |
| India | 957 | 3,027 | +2,070 |
| Poland | 2,160 | 0 | -2,160 |
| Lithuania | 1,367 | 0 | -1,367 |
| France | 0 | 1,108 | +1,108 |
| Ireland | 0 | 51 | +51 |
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 | 1,499,865 |
| India | 14,330 |
| Austria | 7,932 |
| Italy | 7,079 |
| 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 | 791,914 | 707,951 | -83,963 |
| India | 11,303 | 3,027 | -8,276 |
| Austria | 5,030 | 2,902 | -2,128 |
| Italy | 3,629 | 3,450 | -179 |
| China | 0 | 5,491 | +5,491 |
| Poland | 2,160 | 0 | -2,160 |
| United Kingdom | 1,367 | 0 | -1,367 |
| France | 0 | 1,108 | +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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| 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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -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) | 1,385,548 |
| Air transport | 138,875 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,909 |
| 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) | 746,500 | 639,048 | -107,452 |
| Air transport | 60,346 | 78,529 | +18,183 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,557 | 6,352 | -2,205 |
| Other | 0 | 51 | +51 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 962,927 |
| London Gateway Port | 365,025 |
| Manchester Airport | 122,835 |
| Felixstowe | 54,569 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,945 |
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 | 701,042 | 261,885 | -439,157 |
| London Gateway Port | 44,566 | 320,459 | +275,893 |
| Manchester Airport | 45,414 | 77,421 | +32,007 |
| Felixstowe | 892 | 53,677 | +52,785 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,945 | 0 | -11,945 |
| London | 5,030 | 5,929 | +899 |
| Dover | 3,527 | 3,450 | -77 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,030 | 0 | -2,030 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 1,108 | +1,108 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 957 | 0 | -957 |
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 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-05 | 2 |
| 2024-10 | 2 |
| 2024-06 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 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 | 87,414 |
| United States | 37,318 |
| Ireland | 24,751 |
| 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 | 0 | 87,414 | +87,414 |
| United States | 37,318 | 0 | -37,318 |
| Ireland | 11,981 | 12,770 | +789 |
| Germany | 11,246 | 0 | -11,246 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 4,842 | +4,842 |
| Italy | 2,520 | 0 | -2,520 |
| Canada | 1,275 | 0 | -1,275 |
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 | 144,615 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 24,751 |
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 | 52,359 | 92,256 | +39,897 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,981 | 12,770 | +789 |
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 | 52,359 |
| Liverpool Docks | 12,362 |
| Holyhead | 10,835 |
| ZLC | 4,842 |
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 | 0 | 87,414 | +87,414 |
| East Midlands Airport | 52,359 | 0 | -52,359 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,836 | 4,526 | -3,310 |
| Holyhead | 2,591 | 8,244 | +5,653 |
| ZLC | 0 | 4,842 | +4,842 |
| 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