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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 81,930 |
| China | 76,778 |
| South Korea | 43,045 |
| Turkey | 38,675 |
| Spain | 21,428 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 37,443 | 44,487 | +7,044 |
| China | 61,842 | 14,936 | -46,906 |
| South Korea | 15,509 | 27,536 | +12,027 |
| Turkey | 936 | 37,739 | +36,803 |
| Spain | 5,723 | 15,705 | +9,982 |
| Italy | 10,166 | 9,138 | -1,028 |
| Pakistan | 4,044 | 15,129 | +11,085 |
| India | 6,145 | 4,282 | -1,863 |
| Japan | 0 | 5,107 | +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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 80,046 |
| South Korea | 70,528 |
| Pakistan | 66,819 |
| Turkey | 38,675 |
| Spain | 23,294 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 65,110 | 14,936 | -50,174 |
| South Korea | 24,996 | 45,532 | +20,536 |
| Pakistan | 26,368 | 40,451 | +14,083 |
| Turkey | 936 | 37,739 | +36,803 |
| Spain | 7,589 | 15,705 | +8,116 |
| Italy | 10,166 | 9,138 | -1,028 |
| India | 7,026 | 4,282 | -2,744 |
| Japan | 0 | 5,107 | +5,107 |
| Indonesia | 2,364 | 1,169 | -1,195 |
| Portugal | 0 | 1,727 | +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 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 |
| North Wales | 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 | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West of England | 0 | 1 | +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) | 210,545 |
| Air transport | 44,526 |
| Road transport | 37,739 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 27,531 |
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) | 122,566 | 87,979 | -34,587 |
| Air transport | 12,266 | 32,260 | +19,994 |
| Road transport | 0 | 37,739 | +37,739 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,723 | 17,808 | +8,085 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 86,425 |
| Felixstowe | 70,816 |
| ZLC | 37,739 |
| London | 28,181 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 26,909 |
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 | 48,686 | 37,739 | -10,947 |
| Felixstowe | 64,967 | 5,849 | -59,118 |
| ZLC | 0 | 37,739 | +37,739 |
| London | 1,253 | 26,928 | +25,675 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,333 | 24,576 | +22,243 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 17,463 | +17,463 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,713 | 8,258 | +1,545 |
| Dover | 1,757 | 9,550 | +7,793 |
| 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 | 4 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 1 |
| Manufacture of leather and related products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 3 |
| 2025-05 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NUTEX UK LIMITED | 50 |
| JOHN LEWIS PLC | 11 |
| GREEN & BROWN LTD | 9 |
| MICHAEL ABAKHAN LIMITED | 9 |
| PAUL SMITH LIMITED | 6 |
| SHOAN LIMITED | 6 |
| VILSHENKO FASHION LIMITED | 5 |
| JAMES HARE LIMITED | 5 |
| RIVER ISLAND CLOTHING CO. LIMITED | 4 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 4 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| Other | 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 | 42,028 |
| Ireland | 10,902 |
| Austria | 8,310 |
| France | 6,761 |
| Australia | 3,392 |
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 | 27,367 | 14,661 | -12,706 |
| Ireland | 1,147 | 9,755 | +8,608 |
| Austria | 0 | 8,310 | +8,310 |
| France | 3,525 | 3,236 | -289 |
| Australia | 2,384 | 1,008 | -1,376 |
| Spain | 0 | 2,931 | +2,931 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 2,818 | +2,818 |
| Sweden | 0 | 2,799 | +2,799 |
| Netherlands | 2,580 | 0 | -2,580 |
| China | 2,493 | 0 | -2,493 |
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 | 82,885 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,267 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,006 |
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 | 40,321 | 42,564 | +2,243 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,580 | 3,687 | +1,107 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,631 | 1,375 | -256 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 33,580 |
| East Midlands Airport | 24,902 |
| ZLC | 23,323 |
| Holyhead | 3,687 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,006 |
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 | 25,030 | 8,550 | -16,480 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,996 | 12,906 | +910 |
| ZLC | 3,295 | 20,028 | +16,733 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 3,687 | +3,687 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,631 | 1,375 | -256 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,580 | 0 | -2,580 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 1,080 | +1,080 |
Quick facts
HS code: 52121310
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Dyed cotton fabrics mainly mixed with flax fibers