Import/export HS code 52122490: Various multi-colored cotton mixes (lightweight)
Lightweight multi-colored cotton fabrics 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 | 614,463 |
| France | 295,984 |
| India | 188,707 |
| Spain | 87,523 |
| United States | 87,061 |
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 | 290,550 | 323,913 | +33,363 |
| France | 125,957 | 170,027 | +44,070 |
| India | 61,467 | 127,240 | +65,773 |
| Spain | 8,049 | 79,474 | +71,425 |
| United States | 28,400 | 58,661 | +30,261 |
| Belgium | 34,148 | 19,243 | -14,905 |
| Germany | 20,928 | 12,966 | -7,962 |
| Turkey | 15,730 | 9,925 | -5,805 |
| Barbados | 22,885 | 0 | -22,885 |
| Japan | 0 | 12,458 | +12,458 |
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 | 685,730 |
| France | 242,220 |
| India | 220,397 |
| Spain | 82,714 |
| Belgium | 59,891 |
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 | 301,060 | 384,670 | +83,610 |
| France | 106,155 | 136,065 | +29,910 |
| India | 81,257 | 139,140 | +57,883 |
| Spain | 8,049 | 74,665 | +66,616 |
| Belgium | 40,648 | 19,243 | -21,405 |
| United Kingdom | 25,049 | 2,913 | -22,136 |
| Turkey | 15,730 | 10,828 | -4,902 |
| United States | 5,413 | 18,263 | +12,850 |
| Japan | 0 | 12,458 | +12,458 |
| 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 | 22 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 |
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 | 20 | 14 | -6 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 600,148 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 582,744 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 249,782 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 234,369 | 365,779 | +131,410 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 242,939 | 339,805 | +96,866 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 137,517 | 112,265 | -25,252 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 231,546 |
| Dover | 211,698 |
| East Midlands Airport | 190,972 |
| London | 187,387 |
| Eurotunnel | 136,545 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 87,399 | 144,147 | +56,748 |
| Dover | 77,754 | 133,944 | +56,190 |
| East Midlands Airport | 69,868 | 121,104 | +51,236 |
| London | 87,197 | 100,190 | +12,993 |
| Eurotunnel | 41,431 | 95,114 | +53,683 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 51,265 | 74,450 | +23,185 |
| Thamesport | 44,019 | 57,649 | +13,630 |
| London Gateway Port | 54,451 | 29,121 | -25,330 |
| Killingholme | 22,758 | 19,243 | -3,515 |
| Portsmouth | 28,833 | 0 | -28,833 |
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 | 23 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 10 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-12 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROMO LIMITED | 82 |
| CHASE ERWIN LIMITED | 60 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 57 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 55 |
| OSBORNE & LITTLE LIMITED | 54 |
| JAMES HARE LIMITED | 49 |
| DEDAR (UK) LIMITED | 34 |
| TURNELL AND GIGON LIMITED | 28 |
| CHRISTOPHER FARR CLOTH LIMITED | 26 |
| PONGEES LIMITED | 23 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 28 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| 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 | 741,764 |
| France | 171,875 |
| Italy | 161,647 |
| China | 71,979 |
| Qatar | 54,071 |
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 | 288,026 | 453,738 | +165,712 |
| France | 81,870 | 90,005 | +8,135 |
| Italy | 79,472 | 82,175 | +2,703 |
| China | 59,079 | 12,900 | -46,179 |
| Qatar | 22,071 | 32,000 | +9,929 |
| Netherlands | 20,768 | 13,875 | -6,893 |
| Portugal | 27,406 | 5,173 | -22,233 |
| Romania | 0 | 30,263 | +30,263 |
| India | 0 | 18,948 | +18,948 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 18,133 | +18,133 |
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 | 1,323,241 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 242,767 |
| 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 | 526,299 | 796,942 | +270,643 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 145,360 | 97,407 | -47,953 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 393,122 |
| East Midlands Airport | 383,477 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 261,998 |
| London Stansted Airport | 258,026 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 173,262 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 72,561 | 320,561 | +248,000 |
| East Midlands Airport | 108,216 | 275,261 | +167,045 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 192,305 | 69,693 | -122,612 |
| London Stansted Airport | 142,257 | 115,769 | -26,488 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 114,514 | 58,748 | -55,766 |
| Dover | 30,846 | 38,659 | +7,813 |
| Manchester Airport | 11,018 | 11,865 | +847 |
| Southampton | 0 | 10,115 | +10,115 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 1,170 | 3,793 | +2,623 |
Quick facts
HS code: 52122490
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Lightweight multi-colored cotton fabrics mixed with other fibers