Import/export HS code 52121490: Various multi-colored cotton mixes
Multi-colored 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 685,501 |
| United States | 483,585 |
| Italy | 191,812 |
| India | 55,543 |
| 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 | 431,253 | 254,248 | -177,005 |
| United States | 243,650 | 239,935 | -3,715 |
| Italy | 108,066 | 83,746 | -24,320 |
| India | 34,564 | 20,979 | -13,585 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 28,770 | +28,770 |
| Japan | 8,352 | 1,330 | -7,022 |
| China | 9,216 | 0 | -9,216 |
| Germany | 5,999 | 813 | -5,186 |
| Portugal | 0 | 3,133 | +3,133 |
| Spain | 0 | 2,728 | +2,728 |
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 | 656,885 |
| United States | 462,246 |
| Italy | 220,133 |
| India | 63,086 |
| 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 | 411,607 | 245,278 | -166,329 |
| United States | 235,113 | 227,133 | -7,980 |
| Italy | 131,126 | 89,007 | -42,119 |
| India | 40,719 | 22,367 | -18,352 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 28,770 | +28,770 |
| United Kingdom | 3,694 | 14,989 | +11,295 |
| Japan | 8,352 | 1,330 | -7,022 |
| China | 9,216 | 0 | -9,216 |
| Germany | 3,910 | 0 | -3,910 |
| Portugal | 0 | 3,133 | +3,133 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 27 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
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 | 19 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 0 | -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 | 1,125,510 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 251,650 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 107,036 |
| 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 | 560,203 | 565,307 | +5,104 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 236,187 | 15,463 | -220,724 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 47,347 | 59,689 | +12,342 |
| 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 | 717,496 |
| Dover | 239,238 |
| London Stansted Airport | 220,613 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 183,027 |
| London Gateway Port | 63,431 |
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 | 305,931 | 411,565 | +105,634 |
| Dover | 223,775 | 15,463 | -208,312 |
| London Stansted Airport | 131,327 | 89,286 | -42,041 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 121,887 | 61,140 | -60,747 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,556 | 54,875 | +46,319 |
| Thamesport | 28,260 | 4,814 | -23,446 |
| London | 9,817 | 0 | -9,817 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 9,216 | 0 | -9,216 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,910 | 0 | -3,910 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,058 | 1,736 | +678 |
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
|
23 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
16 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
8 |
|
Manufacture of wearing apparel
|
4 |
|
Specialised construction activities
|
4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 7 |
| 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 | 42 |
| JAMB LIMITED | 30 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 25 |
| GP & J BAKER LIMITED | 21 |
| OSBORNE & LITTLE LIMITED | 18 |
| DESIGNERS GUILD LIMITED | 15 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 14 |
| VISCOUNT TEXTILES LIMITED | 14 |
| FABRICS & YARNS (MACCLESFIELD) LTD | 12 |
| GEORGE SMITH LIMITED | 10 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 28 |
| 0-1m | 15 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 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 | 416,881 |
| France | 190,065 |
| Portugal | 177,467 |
| Indonesia | 175,418 |
| India | 171,544 |
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 | 159,473 | 257,408 | +97,935 |
| France | 169,389 | 20,676 | -148,713 |
| Portugal | 145,207 | 32,260 | -112,947 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 175,418 | +175,418 |
| India | 171,544 | 0 | -171,544 |
| Cambodia | 0 | 61,909 | +61,909 |
| Spain | 15,732 | 18,890 | +3,158 |
| Japan | 5,384 | 26,531 | +21,147 |
| China | 27,254 | 0 | -27,254 |
| Italy | 5,127 | 18,023 | +12,896 |
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 | 1,077,620 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 285,325 |
| 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 | 505,779 | 571,841 | +66,062 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 240,063 | 45,262 | -194,801 |
| 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 | 331,122 |
| East Midlands Airport | 261,495 |
| Manchester Airport | 207,586 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 172,179 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 166,301 |
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 | 129,450 | 201,672 | +72,222 |
| East Midlands Airport | 166,033 | 95,462 | -70,571 |
| Manchester Airport | 172,687 | 34,899 | -137,788 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 0 | 172,179 | +172,179 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 128,317 | 37,984 | -90,333 |
| Dover | 111,746 | 7,278 | -104,468 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 20,063 | 57,979 | +37,916 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,465 | 44,038 | +25,573 |
| ZLC | 16,396 | 8,594 | -7,802 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 1,150 | 0 | -1,150 |
Quick facts
HS code: 52121490
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Multi-colored cotton fabrics mixed with other fibers