Import/export HS code 52121390: Various dyed cotton mixes
Dyed cotton fabrics 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 227,481 |
| Pakistan | 70,993 |
| China | 51,418 |
| Italy | 48,367 |
| South Korea | 16,230 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 142,785 | 84,696 | -58,089 |
| Pakistan | 70,993 | 0 | -70,993 |
| China | 36,589 | 14,829 | -21,760 |
| Italy | 28,656 | 19,711 | -8,945 |
| South Korea | 13,252 | 2,978 | -10,274 |
| United States | 10,999 | 2,999 | -8,000 |
| France | 6,401 | 7,276 | +875 |
| Germany | 1,482 | 3,586 | +2,104 |
| Turkey | 0 | 3,729 | +3,729 |
| Spain | 1,085 | 2,005 | +920 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 235,812 |
| Pakistan | 70,993 |
| Italy | 57,609 |
| China | 52,310 |
| South Korea | 15,345 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 145,005 | 90,807 | -54,198 |
| Pakistan | 70,993 | 0 | -70,993 |
| Italy | 35,155 | 22,454 | -12,701 |
| China | 37,481 | 14,829 | -22,652 |
| South Korea | 13,252 | 2,093 | -11,159 |
| France | 1,742 | 5,859 | +4,117 |
| United Kingdom | 5,065 | 1,000 | -4,065 |
| Belgium | 5,889 | 0 | -5,889 |
| Turkey | 0 | 3,729 | +3,729 |
| Thailand | 2,983 | 0 | -2,983 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
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 - West | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Devon | 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) | 275,419 |
| Air transport | 171,631 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,443 |
| Other | 1,554 |
| Road transport | 1,458 |
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) | 194,350 | 81,069 | -113,281 |
| Air transport | 115,029 | 56,602 | -58,427 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,763 | 2,680 | -6,083 |
| Other | 1,554 | 0 | -1,554 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,458 | +1,458 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 125,391 |
| Southampton | 124,622 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 91,690 |
| Manchester Airport | 31,310 |
| London Stansted Airport | 29,006 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 61,830 | 63,561 | +1,731 |
| Southampton | 116,254 | 8,368 | -107,886 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 64,142 | 27,548 | -36,594 |
| Manchester Airport | 19,682 | 11,628 | -8,054 |
| London Stansted Airport | 19,244 | 9,762 | -9,482 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,013 | 7,664 | -3,349 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,852 | 4,963 | -7,889 |
| Thamesport | 4,470 | 4,177 | -293 |
| London | 3,667 | 1,292 | -2,375 |
| Dover | 3,131 | 0 | -3,131 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 5 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 1 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FRYETT'S FABRICS LIMITED | 60 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 53 |
| ASHLEY WILDE GROUP LIMITED | 19 |
| JOHN LEWIS PLC | 15 |
| RIVER ISLAND CLOTHING CO. LIMITED | 15 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 12 |
| GROVES OF THAME LIMITED | 10 |
| MERCHANT & MILLS LTD | 10 |
| YARROW ART & DESIGN LIMITED | 10 |
| DECKCHAIRSTRIPES LTD | 9 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
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 | 251,715 |
| United Arab Emirates | 130,332 |
| France | 45,347 |
| Italy | 25,501 |
| Ireland | 12,662 |
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 | 117,974 | 133,741 | +15,767 |
| United Arab Emirates | 40,297 | 90,035 | +49,738 |
| France | 4,146 | 41,201 | +37,055 |
| Italy | 5,525 | 19,976 | +14,451 |
| Ireland | 10,207 | 2,455 | -7,752 |
| Portugal | 8,919 | 3,229 | -5,690 |
| Poland | 9,750 | 0 | -9,750 |
| Germany | 6,300 | 0 | -6,300 |
| Spain | 4,206 | 2,000 | -2,206 |
| Philippines | 0 | 4,756 | +4,756 |
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 | 506,021 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,661 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,431 |
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 | 213,108 | 292,913 | +79,805 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,846 | 6,815 | -3,031 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 1,431 | +1,431 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 148,000 |
| London Stansted Airport | 147,189 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 88,018 |
| East Midlands Airport | 68,560 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 42,336 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 97,319 | 50,681 | -46,638 |
| London Stansted Airport | 8,737 | 138,452 | +129,715 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 41,750 | 46,268 | +4,518 |
| East Midlands Airport | 53,384 | 15,176 | -38,208 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 0 | 42,336 | +42,336 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,916 | 5,010 | -3,906 |
| Manchester Airport | 9,750 | 0 | -9,750 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 2,168 | 0 | -2,168 |
| Dover | 930 | 878 | -52 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 1,431 | +1,431 |
Quick facts
HS code: 52121390
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Dyed cotton fabrics mixed with other fibers