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 | 23,135 |
| Italy | 19,704 |
| Pakistan | 14,359 |
| Netherlands | 12,488 |
| France | 9,237 |
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 | 3,146 | 19,989 | +16,843 |
| Italy | 19,704 | 0 | -19,704 |
| Pakistan | 14,359 | 0 | -14,359 |
| Netherlands | 4,743 | 7,745 | +3,002 |
| France | 1,430 | 7,807 | +6,377 |
| India | 0 | 7,986 | +7,986 |
| Austria | 5,177 | 0 | -5,177 |
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 | 25,412 |
| Italy | 18,779 |
| Pakistan | 14,359 |
| Belarus | 11,589 |
| France | 9,237 |
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 | 3,146 | 22,266 | +19,120 |
| Italy | 18,779 | 0 | -18,779 |
| Pakistan | 14,359 | 0 | -14,359 |
| Belarus | 3,844 | 7,745 | +3,901 |
| France | 1,430 | 7,807 | +6,377 |
| Austria | 5,177 | 0 | -5,177 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 4,404 | +4,404 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 43,811 |
| Air transport | 30,398 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,877 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 32,257 | 11,554 | -20,703 |
| Air transport | 6,411 | 23,987 | +17,576 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,891 | 7,986 | -1,905 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 18,819 |
| East Midlands Airport | 18,727 |
| Dover | 12,403 |
| Harwich | 11,589 |
| London Stansted Airport | 9,241 |
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 | 10,833 | 7,986 | -2,847 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,146 | 15,581 | +12,435 |
| Dover | 12,403 | 0 | -12,403 |
| Harwich | 3,844 | 7,745 | +3,901 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,340 | 6,901 | +4,561 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,466 | 0 | -5,466 |
| London | 5,177 | 0 | -5,177 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 3,809 | +3,809 |
| Southampton | 3,526 | 0 | -3,526 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 1,505 | +1,505 |
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 | 45,345 |
| Latvia | 2,609 |
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 | 14,344 | 31,001 | +16,657 |
| Latvia | 1,168 | 1,441 | +273 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,419 |
| Air transport | 21,926 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,609 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,452 | 15,967 | +8,515 |
| Air transport | 6,892 | 15,034 | +8,142 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,168 | 1,441 | +273 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 20,167 |
| London Stansted Airport | 12,244 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,932 |
| ZLC | 3,750 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,252 |
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 | 4,200 | 15,967 | +11,767 |
| London Stansted Airport | 960 | 11,284 | +10,324 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,932 | 0 | -5,932 |
| ZLC | 0 | 3,750 | +3,750 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,252 | 0 | -3,252 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,168 | 1,441 | +273 |
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