Import/export HS code 52121310: Dyed cotton mixed with flax
Dyed cotton fabrics mainly mixed with flax fibers
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- 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 | 95,851 |
| United States | 77,774 |
| South Korea | 72,440 |
| Turkey | 44,630 |
| 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 | 61,842 | 34,009 | -27,833 |
| United States | 44,252 | 33,522 | -10,730 |
| South Korea | 15,509 | 56,931 | +41,422 |
| Turkey | 9,714 | 34,916 | +25,202 |
| Spain | 10,701 | 14,766 | +4,065 |
| Italy | 10,166 | 9,138 | -1,028 |
| Pakistan | 4,044 | 15,129 | +11,085 |
| India | 7,165 | 5,974 | -1,191 |
| 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 | 101,275 |
| South Korea | 97,767 |
| Pakistan | 60,389 |
| Turkey | 44,630 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 65,110 | 36,165 | -28,945 |
| South Korea | 30,522 | 67,245 | +36,723 |
| Pakistan | 27,651 | 32,738 | +5,087 |
| Turkey | 9,714 | 34,916 | +25,202 |
| Spain | 12,567 | 14,766 | +2,199 |
| Italy | 10,166 | 9,138 | -1,028 |
| India | 8,046 | 8,248 | +202 |
| 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 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -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 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 257,569 |
| Air transport | 44,526 |
| Road transport | 43,694 |
| 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) | 130,395 | 127,174 | -3,221 |
| Air transport | 16,041 | 28,485 | +12,444 |
| Road transport | 8,778 | 34,916 | +26,138 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,926 | 20,644 | +9,718 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 101,148 |
| Felixstowe | 92,966 |
| ZLC | 43,694 |
| 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 | 37,520 | 63,628 | +26,108 |
| Felixstowe | 64,967 | 27,999 | -36,968 |
| ZLC | 8,778 | 34,916 | +26,138 |
| London | 20,248 | 7,933 | -12,315 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 27,614 | +27,614 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,333 | 24,576 | +22,243 |
| Dover | 2,960 | 12,386 | +9,426 |
| 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 | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 54,893 |
| Ireland | 10,902 |
| Italy | 8,598 |
| Austria | 8,310 |
| France | 6,761 |
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 | 25,766 | -3,361 |
| Ireland | 1,147 | 9,755 | +8,608 |
| Italy | 2,432 | 6,166 | +3,734 |
| Austria | 0 | 8,310 | +8,310 |
| France | 3,525 | 3,236 | -289 |
| Netherlands | 2,580 | 1,167 | -1,413 |
| Australia | 2,384 | 1,008 | -1,376 |
| Spain | 0 | 2,931 | +2,931 |
| South Africa | 0 | 2,907 | +2,907 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 2,818 | +2,818 |
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 | 98,657 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,600 |
| 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 | 42,081 | 56,576 | +14,495 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,580 | 11,020 | +8,440 |
| 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 | 39,117 |
| East Midlands Airport | 31,576 |
| ZLC | 23,323 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,913 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,641 |
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 | 12,327 | -14,463 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,996 | 19,580 | +7,584 |
| ZLC | 3,295 | 20,028 | +16,733 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,580 | 7,333 | +4,753 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 4,641 | +4,641 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 3,687 | +3,687 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,631 | 1,375 | -256 |
Quick facts
HS code: 52121310
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Dyed cotton fabrics mainly mixed with flax fibers