Import/export HS code 521214: Multi-colored cotton fabrics
Woven cotton fabrics made from yarns of different colors
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 714,919 |
| United States | 506,655 |
| Italy | 243,816 |
| India | 61,875 |
| Pakistan | 28,770 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 446,838 | 268,081 | -178,757 |
| United States | 263,233 | 243,422 | -19,811 |
| Italy | 142,999 | 100,817 | -42,182 |
| India | 37,655 | 24,220 | -13,435 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 28,770 | +28,770 |
| Turkey | 0 | 23,018 | +23,018 |
| Japan | 8,352 | 7,094 | -1,258 |
| Germany | 9,162 | 6,005 | -3,157 |
| China | 9,216 | 0 | -9,216 |
| Portugal | 0 | 3,133 | +3,133 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 658,482 |
| United States | 483,796 |
| Italy | 284,763 |
| India | 76,880 |
| Pakistan | 28,770 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 413,204 | 245,278 | -167,926 |
| United States | 254,696 | 229,100 | -25,596 |
| Italy | 171,250 | 113,513 | -57,737 |
| India | 46,973 | 29,907 | -17,066 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 28,770 | +28,770 |
| Turkey | 1,320 | 25,483 | +24,163 |
| United Kingdom | 3,694 | 16,509 | +12,815 |
| Japan | 8,352 | 7,094 | -1,258 |
| China | 9,216 | 0 | -9,216 |
| Egypt | 5,310 | 3,044 | -2,266 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 28 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 | 17 | 20 | +3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,201,887 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 292,466 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 126,558 |
| Road transport | 11,246 |
| Other | 1,478 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 594,958 | 606,929 | +11,971 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 263,457 | 29,009 | -234,448 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 61,677 | 64,881 | +3,204 |
| Road transport | 0 | 11,246 | +11,246 |
| Other | 0 | 1,478 | +1,478 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 742,303 |
| Dover | 264,911 |
| London Stansted Airport | 245,597 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 203,983 |
| London Gateway Port | 82,953 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 312,177 | 430,126 | +117,949 |
| Dover | 245,735 | 19,176 | -226,559 |
| London Stansted Airport | 142,255 | 103,342 | -38,913 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 133,838 | 70,145 | -63,693 |
| London Gateway Port | 22,886 | 60,067 | +37,181 |
| Thamesport | 28,260 | 4,814 | -23,446 |
| ZLC | 0 | 18,556 | +18,556 |
| London | 9,817 | 0 | -9,817 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 9,216 | 0 | -9,216 |
| Manchester Airport | 6,688 | 1,736 | -4,952 |
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
|
28 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
19 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
10 |
|
Manufacture of wearing apparel
|
7 |
|
Specialised construction activities
|
4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 9 |
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TURNELL AND GIGON LIMITED | 43 |
| JAMB LIMITED | 43 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 36 |
| OSBORNE & LITTLE LIMITED | 30 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 23 |
| GP & J BAKER LIMITED | 21 |
| DESIGNERS GUILD LIMITED | 20 |
| JAMES HARE LIMITED | 16 |
| VISCOUNT TEXTILES LIMITED | 14 |
| HOLLAND & SHERRY LIMITED | 13 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 34 |
| 0-1m | 16 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | 488,477 |
| France | 200,020 |
| India | 196,301 |
| Portugal | 177,467 |
| Indonesia | 175,418 |
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 | 187,048 | 301,429 | +114,381 |
| France | 169,389 | 30,631 | -138,758 |
| India | 171,544 | 24,757 | -146,787 |
| Portugal | 145,207 | 32,260 | -112,947 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 175,418 | +175,418 |
| Kuwait | 0 | 77,657 | +77,657 |
| Cambodia | 0 | 61,909 | +61,909 |
| China | 27,254 | 12,834 | -14,420 |
| Spain | 15,732 | 18,890 | +3,158 |
| Japan | 5,384 | 28,870 | +23,486 |
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 | 1,277,558 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 288,027 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 62,503 |
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 | 541,526 | 736,032 | +194,506 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 241,814 | 46,213 | -195,601 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,465 | 44,038 | +25,573 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 391,923 |
| East Midlands Airport | 300,002 |
| Manchester Airport | 232,343 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 172,179 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 168,052 |
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 | 151,335 | 240,588 | +89,253 |
| East Midlands Airport | 175,883 | 124,119 | -51,764 |
| Manchester Airport | 172,687 | 59,656 | -113,031 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 0 | 172,179 | +172,179 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 130,068 | 37,984 | -92,084 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 20,063 | 126,552 | +106,489 |
| Dover | 111,746 | 8,229 | -103,517 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,465 | 44,038 | +25,573 |
| ZLC | 17,906 | 11,882 | -6,024 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 3,652 | 0 | -3,652 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 521214
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Woven cotton fabrics made from yarns of different colors