Import/export HS code 52121490: Various multi-colored cotton mixes
Multi-colored cotton fabrics mixed with other fibers
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 683,827 |
| United States | 485,959 |
| Italy | 194,738 |
| India | 66,584 |
| 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 | 278,458 | 405,369 | +126,911 |
| United States | 233,680 | 252,279 | +18,599 |
| Italy | 91,818 | 102,920 | +11,102 |
| India | 42,296 | 24,288 | -18,008 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 28,770 | +28,770 |
| China | 16,668 | 0 | -16,668 |
| Japan | 8,352 | 1,330 | -7,022 |
| 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 | 651,539 |
| United States | 464,620 |
| Italy | 226,731 |
| India | 74,127 |
| 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 | 253,658 | 397,881 | +144,223 |
| United States | 226,116 | 238,504 | +12,388 |
| Italy | 120,032 | 106,699 | -13,333 |
| India | 47,478 | 26,649 | -20,829 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 28,770 | +28,770 |
| United Kingdom | 3,694 | 14,989 | +11,295 |
| China | 16,668 | 0 | -16,668 |
| Japan | 8,352 | 1,330 | -7,022 |
| 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 | 25 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 | 15 | 17 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| 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 | 1,122,897 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 255,322 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 128,096 |
| 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 | 484,323 | 638,574 | +154,251 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 125,157 | 130,165 | +5,008 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 70,428 | 57,668 | -12,760 |
| 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 | 707,088 |
| Dover | 242,910 |
| London Stansted Airport | 224,432 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 184,033 |
| London Gateway Port | 63,386 |
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 | 239,293 | 467,795 | +228,502 |
| Dover | 112,745 | 130,165 | +17,420 |
| London Stansted Airport | 117,296 | 107,136 | -10,160 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 124,764 | 59,269 | -65,495 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,146 | 50,240 | +37,094 |
| Thamesport | 37,291 | 7,428 | -29,863 |
| London | 11,825 | 0 | -11,825 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 9,216 | 0 | -9,216 |
| Southampton | 7,452 | 0 | -7,452 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 2,970 | 1,580 | -1,390 |
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 | 15 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 7 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 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 | 41 |
| 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 | 9 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 25 |
| 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 | 507,843 |
| France | 196,797 |
| India | 191,536 |
| Portugal | 187,388 |
| Indonesia | 172,179 |
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 | 220,267 | 287,576 | +67,309 |
| France | 29,683 | 167,114 | +137,431 |
| India | 191,536 | 0 | -191,536 |
| Portugal | 167,853 | 19,535 | -148,318 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 172,179 | +172,179 |
| Cambodia | 0 | 61,909 | +61,909 |
| Viet Nam | 53,637 | 0 | -53,637 |
| Japan | 4,292 | 27,623 | +23,331 |
| China | 27,254 | 0 | -27,254 |
| Italy | 5,520 | 19,047 | +13,527 |
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 | 1,243,654 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 277,773 |
| 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 | 588,455 | 655,199 | +66,744 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 166,602 | 111,171 | -55,431 |
| 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 | 371,012 |
| East Midlands Airport | 267,584 |
| Manchester Airport | 227,578 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 172,179 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 157,691 |
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 | 145,795 | 225,217 | +79,422 |
| East Midlands Airport | 112,361 | 155,223 | +42,862 |
| Manchester Airport | 192,679 | 34,899 | -157,780 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 0 | 172,179 | +172,179 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 153,189 | 4,502 | -148,687 |
| Dover | 13,413 | 106,669 | +93,256 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 56,661 | 56,939 | +278 |
| ZLC | 79,809 | 9,686 | -70,123 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,465 | 44,038 | +25,573 |
| 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