Import/export HS code 521212: Bleached cotton fabrics
Bleached woven cotton fabrics, often mixed with other fibers
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 1,605,481 |
| Oman | 19,192 |
| Austria | 14,046 |
| Italy | 10,875 |
| United States | 10,346 |
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 | 762,561 | 842,920 | +80,359 |
| Oman | 0 | 19,192 | +19,192 |
| Austria | 7,932 | 6,114 | -1,818 |
| Italy | 7,079 | 3,796 | -3,283 |
| United States | 10,346 | 0 | -10,346 |
| China | 5,491 | 0 | -5,491 |
| India | 0 | 3,027 | +3,027 |
| Japan | 0 | 1,931 | +1,931 |
| France | 0 | 1,108 | +1,108 |
| Ireland | 9 | 42 | +33 |
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 | 1,624,673 |
| Austria | 14,046 |
| India | 13,373 |
| Italy | 10,875 |
| 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 | 762,561 | 862,112 | +99,551 |
| Austria | 7,932 | 6,114 | -1,818 |
| India | 10,346 | 3,027 | -7,319 |
| Italy | 7,079 | 3,796 | -3,283 |
| China | 5,491 | 0 | -5,491 |
| Japan | 0 | 1,931 | +1,931 |
| 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) | 1,495,803 |
| Air transport | 154,402 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,292 |
| 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) | 722,638 | 773,165 | +50,527 |
| Air transport | 59,389 | 95,013 | +35,624 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,382 | 9,910 | -1,472 |
| Other | 9 | 42 | +33 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,063,476 |
| London Gateway Port | 365,025 |
| Manchester Airport | 137,388 |
| Felixstowe | 54,569 |
| London | 26,779 |
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 | 639,739 | 423,737 | -216,002 |
| London Gateway Port | 76,516 | 288,509 | +211,993 |
| Manchester Airport | 45,414 | 91,974 | +46,560 |
| Felixstowe | 6,383 | 48,186 | +41,803 |
| London | 7,932 | 18,847 | +10,915 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,945 | 0 | -11,945 |
| Dover | 3,450 | 3,796 | +346 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,030 | 0 | -2,030 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 1,931 | +1,931 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 1,108 | +1,108 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 37,284 |
| Ireland | 27,289 |
| 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 | 0 | -87,414 |
| United States | 24,778 | 12,506 | -12,272 |
| Ireland | 15,343 | 11,946 | -3,397 |
| 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 | 144,581 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 27,289 |
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 | 127,233 | 17,348 | -109,885 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,343 | 11,946 | -3,397 |
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 | 39,819 |
| ZLC | 17,348 |
| Holyhead | 13,373 |
| Liverpool Docks | 12,362 |
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 | 39,819 | 0 | -39,819 |
| ZLC | 0 | 17,348 | +17,348 |
| Holyhead | 4,409 | 8,964 | +4,555 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,380 | 2,982 | -6,398 |
| 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