Import/export HS code 521223: Dyed cotton fabrics (lightweight)
Lightweight dyed 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 5,366,876 |
| India | 697,851 |
| Turkey | 435,120 |
| Spain | 348,234 |
| China | 245,343 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 2,998,895 | 2,367,981 | -630,914 |
| India | 421,061 | 276,790 | -144,271 |
| Turkey | 134,102 | 301,018 | +166,916 |
| Spain | 193,058 | 155,176 | -37,882 |
| China | 132,572 | 112,771 | -19,801 |
| Israel | 35,968 | 78,745 | +42,777 |
| France | 29,143 | 20,819 | -8,324 |
| United States | 16,536 | 29,953 | +13,417 |
| Japan | 9,160 | 25,314 | +16,154 |
| Germany | 15,786 | 5,017 | -10,769 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 5,435,762 |
| India | 763,650 |
| Turkey | 442,413 |
| Spain | 358,177 |
| China | 349,395 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 3,033,786 | 2,401,976 | -631,810 |
| India | 450,876 | 312,774 | -138,102 |
| Turkey | 136,336 | 306,077 | +169,741 |
| Spain | 205,267 | 152,910 | -52,357 |
| China | 169,773 | 179,622 | +9,849 |
| Japan | 10,045 | 25,314 | +15,269 |
| Lao People's Democratic Republic | 9,255 | 9,353 | +98 |
| Pakistan | 7,370 | 3,111 | -4,259 |
| France | 2,780 | 7,408 | +4,628 |
| United States | 1,021 | 8,560 | +7,539 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 19 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Lancashire | 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 | 10 | 13 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,905,331 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 978,106 |
| Air transport | 563,448 |
| Road transport | 11,309 |
| Other | 1,933 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,385,105 | 2,520,226 | -864,879 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 353,638 | 624,468 | +270,830 |
| Air transport | 288,135 | 275,313 | -12,822 |
| Road transport | 11,309 | 0 | -11,309 |
| Other | 1,933 | 0 | -1,933 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Thamesport | 5,302,726 |
| Felixstowe | 436,477 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 423,811 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 316,460 |
| Eurotunnel | 282,962 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thamesport | 3,008,941 | 2,293,785 | -715,156 |
| Felixstowe | 263,284 | 173,193 | -90,091 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 122,793 | 301,018 | +178,225 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 146,133 | 170,327 | +24,194 |
| Eurotunnel | 162,048 | 120,914 | -41,134 |
| Dover | 34,455 | 166,366 | +131,911 |
| Liverpool Docks | 51,154 | 37,669 | -13,485 |
| East Midlands Airport | 47,350 | 31,743 | -15,607 |
| London Stansted Airport | 32,591 | 35,312 | +2,721 |
| Birmingham Airport | 26,953 | 34,611 | +7,658 |
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 | 33 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 8 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FRYETT'S FABRICS LIMITED | 96 |
| JAMES HARE LIMITED | 74 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 53 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 51 |
| J. BROWN FABRICS LIMITED | 47 |
| GLOBALTEX LIMITED | 38 |
| WOVEN ART COMPANY LIMITED | 35 |
| MICHAEL ABAKHAN LIMITED | 35 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 33 |
| CHAIRS LIMITED | 30 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 26 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 3,036,252 |
| United States | 1,085,569 |
| Poland | 227,980 |
| Canada | 109,999 |
| Ireland | 87,197 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1,689,404 | 1,346,848 | -342,556 |
| United States | 538,171 | 547,398 | +9,227 |
| Poland | 139,868 | 88,112 | -51,756 |
| Canada | 46,747 | 63,252 | +16,505 |
| Ireland | 39,299 | 47,898 | +8,599 |
| South Africa | 29,277 | 47,864 | +18,587 |
| Australia | 33,621 | 35,517 | +1,896 |
| Greece | 24,917 | 22,091 | -2,826 |
| Japan | 19,175 | 20,790 | +1,615 |
| China | 7,947 | 28,996 | +21,049 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,268,268 |
| Air transport | 1,709,028 |
| Road transport | 235,188 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,911 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,730,943 | 1,537,325 | -193,618 |
| Air transport | 836,096 | 872,932 | +36,836 |
| Road transport | 235,188 | 0 | -235,188 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,911 | 0 | -2,911 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,858,467 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,118,571 |
| ZLC | 303,256 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 281,232 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 253,638 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 1,479,568 | 1,378,899 | -100,669 |
| London Stansted Airport | 556,348 | 562,223 | +5,875 |
| ZLC | 247,070 | 56,186 | -190,884 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 129,599 | 151,633 | +22,034 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 175,644 | 77,994 | -97,650 |
| East Midlands Airport | 133,251 | 96,777 | -36,474 |
| Harwich | 70,546 | 66,422 | -4,124 |
| London | 0 | 12,830 | +12,830 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,016 | 3,246 | -1,770 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,660 | 1,180 | -5,480 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 521223
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Lightweight dyed woven cotton fabrics, often mixed with other fibers