Import/export HS code 521222: Bleached cotton fabrics (lightweight)
Lightweight bleached woven cotton fabrics, often 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 21,393 |
| Pakistan | 10,833 |
| France | 9,237 |
| Netherlands | 8,644 |
| India | 7,986 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 7,449 | 13,944 | +6,495 |
| Pakistan | 10,833 | 0 | -10,833 |
| France | 1,430 | 7,807 | +6,377 |
| Netherlands | 8,644 | 0 | -8,644 |
| India | 3,805 | 4,181 | +376 |
| Italy | 5,996 | 0 | -5,996 |
| Austria | 1,669 | 0 | -1,669 |
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 | 23,670 |
| Pakistan | 10,833 |
| France | 9,237 |
| Belarus | 7,745 |
| Italy | 5,071 |
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 | 11,254 | 12,416 | +1,162 |
| Pakistan | 10,833 | 0 | -10,833 |
| France | 1,430 | 7,807 | +6,377 |
| Belarus | 7,745 | 0 | -7,745 |
| Italy | 5,071 | 0 | -5,071 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 4,404 | +4,404 |
| Austria | 1,669 | 0 | -1,669 |
| United States | 0 | 1,305 | +1,305 |
| Switzerland | 925 | 0 | -925 |
| China | 899 | 0 | -899 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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 | 28,656 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 24,056 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,046 |
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 | 10,714 | 17,942 | +7,228 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,247 | 3,809 | -16,438 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,865 | 4,181 | -4,684 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 18,819 |
| East Midlands Airport | 16,985 |
| London Stansted Airport | 9,241 |
| Harwich | 7,745 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,161 |
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 | 14,638 | 4,181 | -10,457 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,449 | 9,536 | +2,087 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,340 | 6,901 | +4,561 |
| Harwich | 7,745 | 0 | -7,745 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,161 | 0 | -4,161 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 3,809 | +3,809 |
| London | 1,669 | 0 | -1,669 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 1,505 | +1,505 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 925 | 0 | -925 |
| Immingham Docks | 899 | 0 | -899 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
2 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-04 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SEW-IT-ALL LIMITED | 1 |
| DEDAR (UK) LIMITED | 1 |
| PHOEBE PHILO LIMITED | 1 |
| FOX LINTON LIMITED | 1 |
| NASHES CAMSPACE LTD | 1 |
| HADDOW GROUP LIMITED | 1 |
| BEPIONEER LIMITED | 1 |
| VILSHENKO FASHION LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 1m-15m | 1 |
| 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 | 46,915 |
| Latvia | 3,515 |
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 | 16,907 | 30,008 | +13,101 |
| Latvia | 1,168 | 2,347 | +1,179 |
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 | 23,496 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,419 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,515 |
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 | 6,892 | 16,604 | +9,712 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,015 | 13,404 | +3,389 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,168 | 2,347 | +1,179 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 20,167 |
| London Stansted Airport | 13,814 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,932 |
| ZLC | 3,750 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,515 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 6,763 | 13,404 | +6,641 |
| London Stansted Airport | 960 | 12,854 | +11,894 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,932 | 0 | -5,932 |
| ZLC | 0 | 3,750 | +3,750 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,168 | 2,347 | +1,179 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,252 | 0 | -3,252 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 521222
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Lightweight bleached woven cotton fabrics, often mixed with other fibers