Import/export HS code 521225: Printed cotton fabrics (lightweight)
Lightweight printed woven cotton fabrics, often mixed with other fibers
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 637,649 |
| Italy | 629,633 |
| France | 225,060 |
| India | 90,083 |
| United States | 86,192 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 226,788 | 410,861 | +184,073 |
| Italy | 324,323 | 305,310 | -19,013 |
| France | 140,207 | 84,853 | -55,354 |
| India | 53,443 | 36,640 | -16,803 |
| United States | 55,200 | 30,992 | -24,208 |
| Austria | 25,252 | 29,522 | +4,270 |
| Belgium | 11,480 | 10,399 | -1,081 |
| Pakistan | 16,666 | 5,143 | -11,523 |
| Japan | 9,148 | 4,621 | -4,527 |
| Thailand | 0 | 12,511 | +12,511 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 728,990 |
| Italy | 701,668 |
| India | 102,181 |
| France | 93,498 |
| Austria | 47,396 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 261,566 | 467,424 | +205,858 |
| Italy | 383,219 | 318,449 | -64,770 |
| India | 61,391 | 40,790 | -20,601 |
| France | 61,070 | 32,428 | -28,642 |
| Austria | 17,874 | 29,522 | +11,648 |
| United States | 34,638 | 10,595 | -24,043 |
| United Kingdom | 15,831 | 6,732 | -9,099 |
| Pakistan | 16,666 | 5,143 | -11,523 |
| China | 12,458 | 8,439 | -4,019 |
| Japan | 9,148 | 6,141 | -3,007 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 18 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 5 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 | 12 | 10 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -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) | 798,594 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 646,808 |
| Air transport | 392,427 |
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) | 294,197 | 504,397 | +210,200 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 334,280 | 312,528 | -21,752 |
| Air transport | 261,315 | 131,112 | -130,203 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 583,697 |
| Thamesport | 575,369 |
| Dover | 156,876 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 136,057 |
| East Midlands Airport | 133,619 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 213,607 | 370,090 | +156,483 |
| Thamesport | 288,050 | 287,319 | -731 |
| Dover | 52,839 | 104,037 | +51,198 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 94,852 | 41,205 | -53,647 |
| East Midlands Airport | 80,159 | 53,460 | -26,699 |
| London Stansted Airport | 52,409 | 21,765 | -30,644 |
| Portsmouth | 27,751 | 21,912 | -5,839 |
| London Gateway Port | 23,089 | 11,815 | -11,274 |
| Birmingham Airport | 27,349 | 7,423 | -19,926 |
| Felixstowe | 19,888 | 5,143 | -14,745 |
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 | 32 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 19 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 8 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 14 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-12 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROMO LIMITED | 59 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 42 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 42 |
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 39 |
| EASTWOOD PROPERTIES LTD | 31 |
| OSBORNE & LITTLE LIMITED | 27 |
| THIBAUT INC. | 21 |
| GP & J BAKER LIMITED | 20 |
| SMD (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 20 |
| ASHLEY WILDE GROUP LIMITED | 20 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 31 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 512,039 |
| China | 104,980 |
| France | 102,129 |
| Canada | 72,477 |
| Austria | 51,000 |
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 | 303,731 | 208,308 | -95,423 |
| China | 90,709 | 14,271 | -76,438 |
| France | 61,677 | 40,452 | -21,225 |
| Canada | 47,769 | 24,708 | -23,061 |
| Austria | 51,000 | 0 | -51,000 |
| New Zealand | 5,631 | 45,109 | +39,478 |
| Spain | 9,911 | 40,606 | +30,695 |
| Netherlands | 20,630 | 13,638 | -6,992 |
| Australia | 16,526 | 16,726 | +200 |
| Germany | 18,695 | 2,600 | -16,095 |
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 | 733,193 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 268,636 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 146,134 |
| Road transport | 898 |
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 | 465,102 | 268,091 | -197,011 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 146,313 | 122,323 | -23,990 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 59,806 | 86,328 | +26,522 |
| Road transport | 898 | 0 | -898 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 217,801 |
| Manchester Airport | 191,022 |
| East Midlands Airport | 159,551 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 152,696 |
| Dover | 101,892 |
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 Stansted Airport | 149,292 | 68,509 | -80,783 |
| Manchester Airport | 92,079 | 98,943 | +6,864 |
| East Midlands Airport | 110,239 | 49,312 | -60,927 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 95,779 | 56,917 | -38,862 |
| Dover | 50,534 | 51,358 | +824 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 59,331 | 34,009 | -25,322 |
| ZLC | 55,059 | 17,318 | -37,741 |
| London Gateway Port | 16,152 | 40,644 | +24,492 |
| Southampton | 11,528 | 38,003 | +26,475 |
| Liverpool Docks | 31,228 | 3,126 | -28,102 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 521225
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Lightweight printed woven cotton fabrics, often mixed with other fibers