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 | 1,155,101 |
| France | 406,765 |
| Belgium | 340,361 |
| India | 264,787 |
| United States | 93,621 |
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 | 536,093 | 619,008 | +82,915 |
| France | 155,754 | 251,011 | +95,257 |
| Belgium | 164,037 | 176,324 | +12,287 |
| India | 100,538 | 164,249 | +63,711 |
| United States | 32,812 | 60,809 | +27,997 |
| Spain | 11,313 | 79,474 | +68,161 |
| Germany | 30,104 | 25,156 | -4,948 |
| Turkey | 17,808 | 12,616 | -5,192 |
| Barbados | 22,885 | 0 | -22,885 |
| Japan | 0 | 17,042 | +17,042 |
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 | 1,247,893 |
| Belgium | 366,110 |
| France | 323,013 |
| India | 301,120 |
| Spain | 85,978 |
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 | 550,046 | 697,847 | +147,801 |
| Belgium | 173,543 | 192,567 | +19,024 |
| France | 130,270 | 192,743 | +62,473 |
| India | 127,532 | 173,588 | +46,056 |
| Spain | 11,313 | 74,665 | +63,352 |
| Turkey | 17,808 | 15,387 | -2,421 |
| United Kingdom | 25,049 | 2,913 | -22,136 |
| United States | 5,413 | 20,411 | +14,998 |
| Japan | 0 | 15,020 | +15,020 |
| 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 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| 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 | 25 | 18 | -7 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 1,245,363 |
| Air transport | 929,192 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 316,325 |
| 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) | 556,145 | 689,218 | +133,073 |
| Air transport | 352,162 | 577,030 | +224,868 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 171,182 | 145,143 | -26,039 |
| 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 | 513,919 |
| Eurotunnel | 350,803 |
| East Midlands Airport | 315,004 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 280,186 |
| London | 279,644 |
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 | 234,579 | 279,340 | +44,761 |
| Eurotunnel | 134,633 | 216,170 | +81,537 |
| East Midlands Airport | 113,909 | 201,095 | +87,186 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 109,229 | 170,957 | +61,728 |
| London | 120,111 | 159,533 | +39,422 |
| London Stansted Airport | 97,710 | 166,296 | +68,586 |
| Thamesport | 60,942 | 70,061 | +9,119 |
| London Gateway Port | 71,193 | 42,953 | -28,240 |
| Killingholme | 42,275 | 36,160 | -6,115 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,609 | 27,474 | +14,865 |
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 | 29 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 11 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 18 |
| 2025-12 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROMO LIMITED | 90 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 72 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 70 |
| CHASE ERWIN LIMITED | 60 |
| OSBORNE & LITTLE LIMITED | 58 |
| JAMES HARE LIMITED | 49 |
| CHRISTOPHER FARR CLOTH LIMITED | 41 |
| TURNELL AND GIGON LIMITED | 35 |
| DEDAR (UK) LIMITED | 34 |
| PIERRE FREY (UK) LIMITED | 32 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 34 |
| 0-1m | 17 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| 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 | 1,273,994 |
| India | 432,196 |
| France | 266,811 |
| Italy | 183,057 |
| China | 71,979 |
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 | 703,944 | 570,050 | -133,894 |
| India | 0 | 432,196 | +432,196 |
| France | 108,392 | 158,419 | +50,027 |
| Italy | 96,709 | 86,348 | -10,361 |
| China | 59,079 | 12,900 | -46,179 |
| Qatar | 22,071 | 32,000 | +9,929 |
| Netherlands | 23,099 | 19,564 | -3,535 |
| Germany | 11,399 | 21,952 | +10,553 |
| Portugal | 27,406 | 5,173 | -22,233 |
| Romania | 0 | 30,263 | +30,263 |
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 | 2,389,362 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 339,083 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,115 |
| 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 | 1,002,131 | 1,387,231 | +385,100 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 166,120 | 172,963 | +6,843 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 10,115 | +10,115 |
| 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 | 788,940 |
| London Stansted Airport | 668,337 |
| East Midlands Airport | 454,565 |
| ZLC | 441,970 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 185,853 |
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 | 235,715 | 553,225 | +317,510 |
| London Stansted Airport | 491,198 | 177,139 | -314,059 |
| East Midlands Airport | 153,622 | 300,943 | +147,321 |
| ZLC | 107,751 | 334,219 | +226,468 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 118,054 | 67,799 | -50,255 |
| Dover | 48,066 | 101,768 | +53,702 |
| Manchester Airport | 13,903 | 16,768 | +2,865 |
| Southampton | 0 | 10,115 | +10,115 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 1,170 | 4,937 | +3,767 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 3,396 | +3,396 |
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