Import/export HS code 521224: Multi-colored cotton fabrics (lightweight)
Lightweight woven cotton fabrics made from yarns of different colors
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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 | 1,106,671 |
| France | 353,855 |
| Belgium | 299,647 |
| India | 225,082 |
| United States | 68,973 |
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 | 596,232 | 510,439 | -85,793 |
| France | 192,077 | 161,778 | -30,299 |
| Belgium | 162,001 | 137,646 | -24,355 |
| India | 76,183 | 148,899 | +72,716 |
| United States | 32,812 | 36,161 | +3,349 |
| Germany | 30,080 | 11,386 | -18,694 |
| Spain | 27,437 | 12,076 | -15,361 |
| Turkey | 18,858 | 11,132 | -7,726 |
| Barbados | 0 | 22,885 | +22,885 |
| Japan | 2,699 | 15,359 | +12,660 |
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 | 1,150,086 |
| Belgium | 325,503 |
| France | 299,963 |
| India | 261,482 |
| Spain | 39,513 |
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 | 615,460 | 534,626 | -80,834 |
| Belgium | 181,055 | 144,448 | -36,607 |
| France | 154,517 | 145,446 | -9,071 |
| India | 101,226 | 160,256 | +59,030 |
| Spain | 27,437 | 12,076 | -15,361 |
| Turkey | 18,858 | 11,132 | -7,726 |
| United Kingdom | 2,164 | 22,885 | +20,721 |
| United States | 5,413 | 15,528 | +10,115 |
| Japan | 2,699 | 13,337 | +10,638 |
| Morocco | 7,315 | 4,645 | -2,670 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 29 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 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 | 23 | 17 | -6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Kent | 1 | 2 | +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) | 1,089,527 |
| Air transport | 831,775 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 299,984 |
| Other | 5,443 |
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) | 603,633 | 485,894 | -117,739 |
| Air transport | 387,377 | 444,398 | +57,021 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 155,379 | 144,605 | -10,774 |
| Other | 4,300 | 1,143 | -3,157 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 479,858 |
| East Midlands Airport | 286,401 |
| Eurotunnel | 285,316 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 256,257 |
| London | 234,164 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 264,753 | 215,105 | -49,648 |
| East Midlands Airport | 104,856 | 181,545 | +76,689 |
| Eurotunnel | 163,371 | 121,945 | -41,426 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 115,326 | 140,931 | +25,605 |
| London | 106,658 | 127,506 | +20,848 |
| London Stansted Airport | 103,102 | 101,857 | -1,245 |
| Thamesport | 75,671 | 62,582 | -13,089 |
| London Gateway Port | 63,546 | 36,664 | -26,882 |
| Killingholme | 44,304 | 28,341 | -15,963 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 39,259 | 3,734 | -35,525 |
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 | 30 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 20 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 11 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 18 |
| 2025-11 | 17 |
| 2025-10 | 19 |
| 2025-09 | 14 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROMO LIMITED | 86 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 70 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 66 |
| CHASE ERWIN LIMITED | 58 |
| OSBORNE & LITTLE LIMITED | 56 |
| JAMES HARE LIMITED | 47 |
| CHRISTOPHER FARR CLOTH LIMITED | 37 |
| TURNELL AND GIGON LIMITED | 33 |
| DEDAR (UK) LIMITED | 33 |
| PIERRE FREY (UK) LIMITED | 31 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 33 |
| 0-1m | 19 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,091,148 |
| India | 366,789 |
| France | 258,443 |
| Italy | 129,284 |
| China | 59,079 |
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 | 707,083 | 384,065 | -323,018 |
| India | 0 | 366,789 | +366,789 |
| France | 111,258 | 147,185 | +35,927 |
| Italy | 52,937 | 76,347 | +23,410 |
| China | 59,079 | 0 | -59,079 |
| Qatar | 7,874 | 46,197 | +38,323 |
| Netherlands | 23,099 | 16,549 | -6,550 |
| Romania | 0 | 30,263 | +30,263 |
| Portugal | 27,406 | 0 | -27,406 |
| Spain | 8,793 | 14,502 | +5,709 |
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 | 2,035,165 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 282,008 |
| Road transport | 1,228 |
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 | 991,579 | 1,043,586 | +52,007 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 126,431 | 155,577 | +29,146 |
| Road transport | 1,228 | 0 | -1,228 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 701,639 |
| London Stansted Airport | 623,254 |
| East Midlands Airport | 392,328 |
| ZLC | 299,196 |
| Dover | 142,813 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 237,130 | 464,509 | +227,379 |
| London Stansted Airport | 486,769 | 136,485 | -350,284 |
| East Midlands Airport | 163,836 | 228,492 | +64,656 |
| ZLC | 89,999 | 209,197 | +119,198 |
| Dover | 52,149 | 90,664 | +38,515 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 74,282 | 61,517 | -12,765 |
| Manchester Airport | 13,903 | 4,903 | -9,000 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 3,396 | +3,396 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 1,170 | 0 | -1,170 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 521224
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Lightweight woven cotton fabrics made from yarns of different colors