Import/export HS code 52121310: Dyed cotton mixed with flax
Dyed 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 79,844 |
| United States | 72,412 |
| South Korea | 66,753 |
| Turkey | 50,619 |
| Spain | 25,467 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 51,684 | 28,160 | -23,524 |
| United States | 38,890 | 33,522 | -5,368 |
| South Korea | 17,177 | 49,576 | +32,399 |
| Turkey | 25,559 | 25,060 | -499 |
| Spain | 12,638 | 12,829 | +191 |
| Italy | 13,426 | 9,009 | -4,417 |
| Pakistan | 15,129 | 0 | -15,129 |
| India | 2,417 | 7,027 | +4,610 |
| Japan | 5,107 | 0 | -5,107 |
| France | 2,747 | 0 | -2,747 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 89,536 |
| China | 85,268 |
| Pakistan | 53,527 |
| Turkey | 50,619 |
| Spain | 27,333 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 29,646 | 59,890 | +30,244 |
| China | 54,952 | 30,316 | -24,636 |
| Pakistan | 35,918 | 17,609 | -18,309 |
| Turkey | 25,559 | 25,060 | -499 |
| Spain | 14,504 | 12,829 | -1,675 |
| Italy | 13,426 | 9,009 | -4,417 |
| India | 3,298 | 9,301 | +6,003 |
| Japan | 5,107 | 0 | -5,107 |
| Indonesia | 2,364 | 1,169 | -1,195 |
| Portugal | 1,727 | 0 | -1,727 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 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 - East | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West of England | 1 | 0 | -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) | 222,774 |
| Road transport | 49,683 |
| Air transport | 47,657 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 31,570 |
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) | 107,751 | 115,023 | +7,272 |
| Road transport | 24,623 | 25,060 | +437 |
| Air transport | 41,264 | 6,393 | -34,871 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,863 | 18,707 | +5,844 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 90,099 |
| Felixstowe | 69,220 |
| ZLC | 49,683 |
| London | 28,181 |
| London Gateway Port | 27,614 |
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 | 33,826 | 56,273 | +22,447 |
| Felixstowe | 46,017 | 23,203 | -22,814 |
| ZLC | 24,623 | 25,060 | +437 |
| London | 20,248 | 7,933 | -12,315 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 27,614 | +27,614 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 23,647 | 3,262 | -20,385 |
| Dover | 4,897 | 10,449 | +5,552 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,713 | 8,258 | +1,545 |
| Birmingham Airport | 9,933 | 0 | -9,933 |
| Thamesport | 8,913 | 0 | -8,913 |
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
|
5 |
|
Other personal service activities
|
2 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
1 |
|
Computer programming, consultancy and related activities
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NUTEX UK LIMITED | 52 |
| MICHAEL ABAKHAN LIMITED | 11 |
| JOHN LEWIS PLC | 11 |
| GREEN & BROWN LTD | 10 |
| PAUL SMITH LIMITED | 6 |
| SHOAN LIMITED | 6 |
| VILSHENKO FASHION LIMITED | 5 |
| JAMES HARE LIMITED | 5 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 4 |
| RIVER ISLAND CLOTHING CO. 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 | 4 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 15m-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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 61,660 |
| Ireland | 10,902 |
| France | 9,211 |
| Italy | 8,598 |
| Austria | 8,310 |
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 | 29,127 | 32,533 | +3,406 |
| Ireland | 2,092 | 8,810 | +6,718 |
| France | 5,841 | 3,370 | -2,471 |
| Italy | 2,432 | 6,166 | +3,734 |
| Austria | 0 | 8,310 | +8,310 |
| Australia | 2,384 | 1,908 | -476 |
| Sweden | 1,375 | 2,554 | +1,179 |
| Netherlands | 2,580 | 1,167 | -1,413 |
| Spain | 0 | 2,931 | +2,931 |
| South Africa | 0 | 2,907 | +2,907 |
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 | 109,904 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,600 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,375 |
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 | 45,425 | 64,479 | +19,054 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,525 | 10,075 | +6,550 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,375 | 0 | -1,375 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 43,620 |
| East Midlands Airport | 36,391 |
| ZLC | 23,323 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,913 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,570 |
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 Stansted Airport | 26,790 | 16,830 | -9,960 |
| East Midlands Airport | 13,024 | 23,367 | +10,343 |
| ZLC | 5,611 | 17,712 | +12,101 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,580 | 7,333 | +4,753 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 6,570 | +6,570 |
| Holyhead | 945 | 2,742 | +1,797 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,375 | 0 | -1,375 |
Quick facts
HS code: 52121310
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Dyed cotton fabrics mainly mixed with flax fibers