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.
- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 157,898 |
| Pakistan | 70,993 |
| China | 47,459 |
| Italy | 36,137 |
| France | 13,196 |
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 | 91,298 | 66,600 | -24,698 |
| Pakistan | 70,993 | 0 | -70,993 |
| China | 37,134 | 10,325 | -26,809 |
| Italy | 16,426 | 19,711 | +3,285 |
| France | 10,547 | 2,649 | -7,898 |
| United States | 9,967 | 2,999 | -6,968 |
| Germany | 171 | 3,586 | +3,415 |
| Turkey | 0 | 3,729 | +3,729 |
| Spain | 1,085 | 2,005 | +920 |
| South Korea | 974 | 2,004 | +1,030 |
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 | 164,918 |
| Pakistan | 70,993 |
| China | 48,351 |
| Italy | 45,334 |
| France | 7,120 |
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 | 93,353 | 71,565 | -21,788 |
| Pakistan | 70,993 | 0 | -70,993 |
| China | 38,026 | 10,325 | -27,701 |
| Italy | 22,880 | 22,454 | -426 |
| France | 4,742 | 2,378 | -2,364 |
| Belgium | 5,889 | 0 | -5,889 |
| United Kingdom | 4,078 | 1,000 | -3,078 |
| Turkey | 0 | 3,729 | +3,729 |
| Spain | 1,085 | 1,038 | -47 |
| South Korea | 974 | 1,119 | +145 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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) | 233,343 |
| Air transport | 116,730 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,589 |
| 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) | 179,435 | 53,908 | -125,527 |
| Air transport | 61,168 | 55,562 | -5,606 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 909 | 2,680 | +1,771 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 108,387 |
| Felixstowe | 100,286 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 41,699 |
| East Midlands Airport | 25,787 |
| Manchester Airport | 24,722 |
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 | 100,019 | 8,368 | -91,651 |
| Felixstowe | 65,147 | 35,139 | -30,008 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,125 | 26,574 | +11,449 |
| East Midlands Airport | 15,869 | 9,918 | -5,951 |
| Manchester Airport | 15,414 | 9,308 | -6,106 |
| London Stansted Airport | 14,760 | 9,762 | -4,998 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,799 | 4,963 | -4,836 |
| Thamesport | 4,470 | 5,438 | +968 |
| Eurotunnel | 909 | 1,388 | +479 |
| 000 | 1,554 | 0 | -1,554 |
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
|
13 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
7 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of wearing apparel
|
3 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 1 |
| 2026-01 | 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 | 12 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| 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 | 276,480 |
| United Arab Emirates | 130,332 |
| France | 45,347 |
| Italy | 25,501 |
| Portugal | 12,148 |
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 | 130,517 | 145,963 | +15,446 |
| United Arab Emirates | 86,565 | 43,767 | -42,798 |
| France | 4,146 | 41,201 | +37,055 |
| Italy | 20,772 | 4,729 | -16,043 |
| Portugal | 8,919 | 3,229 | -5,690 |
| Ireland | 7,667 | 2,455 | -5,212 |
| Poland | 9,750 | 0 | -9,750 |
| Germany | 6,300 | 0 | -6,300 |
| Spain | 6,206 | 0 | -6,206 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 5,236 | +5,236 |
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 | 534,246 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,306 |
| 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 | 285,348 | 248,898 | -36,450 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,846 | 8,460 | -1,386 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 169,414 |
| ZLC | 148,000 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 88,018 |
| East Midlands Airport | 72,392 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 32,867 | 136,547 | +103,680 |
| ZLC | 99,319 | 48,681 | -50,638 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 88,018 | 0 | -88,018 |
| East Midlands Airport | 53,226 | 19,166 | -34,060 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 0 | 42,336 | +42,336 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,916 | 6,655 | -2,261 |
| Manchester Airport | 9,750 | 0 | -9,750 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 2,168 | 2,168 | +0 |
| 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