Import/export HS code 52122510: Printed cotton mixed with flax (lightweight)
Lightweight printed cotton fabrics mainly mixed with flax fibers
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 543,273 |
| Spain | 454,116 |
| France | 93,665 |
| India | 43,873 |
| Austria | 37,947 |
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 | 319,478 | 223,795 | -95,683 |
| Spain | 221,357 | 232,759 | +11,402 |
| France | 49,593 | 44,072 | -5,521 |
| India | 21,696 | 22,177 | +481 |
| Austria | 11,010 | 26,937 | +15,927 |
| Pakistan | 8,580 | 8,086 | -494 |
| Belgium | 0 | 12,294 | +12,294 |
| Germany | 7,141 | 0 | -7,141 |
| United States | 3,398 | 2,534 | -864 |
| Turkey | 3,702 | 0 | -3,702 |
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 | 547,280 |
| Spain | 531,701 |
| Austria | 44,981 |
| India | 43,873 |
| France | 25,880 |
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 | 322,079 | 225,201 | -96,878 |
| Spain | 244,482 | 287,219 | +42,737 |
| Austria | 18,044 | 26,937 | +8,893 |
| India | 21,696 | 22,177 | +481 |
| France | 23,974 | 1,906 | -22,068 |
| Pakistan | 8,580 | 8,086 | -494 |
| United States | 3,398 | 1,128 | -2,270 |
| Turkey | 3,702 | 0 | -3,702 |
| Thailand | 3,689 | 0 | -3,689 |
| China | 0 | 2,999 | +2,999 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Outer London - South | 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 | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 589,071 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 552,745 |
| Air transport | 86,055 |
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) | 273,810 | 315,261 | +41,451 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 325,956 | 226,789 | -99,167 |
| Air transport | 50,932 | 35,123 | -15,809 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Thamesport | 518,790 |
| Eurotunnel | 431,154 |
| Dover | 119,315 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 44,449 |
| East Midlands Airport | 29,209 |
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 | 306,708 | 212,082 | -94,626 |
| Eurotunnel | 195,001 | 236,153 | +41,152 |
| Dover | 49,261 | 70,054 | +20,793 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 23,157 | 21,292 | -1,865 |
| East Midlands Airport | 23,152 | 6,057 | -17,095 |
| Portsmouth | 25,846 | 1,905 | -23,941 |
| Felixstowe | 8,580 | 8,086 | -494 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,702 | 7,149 | +3,447 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,979 | 3,622 | -3,357 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,567 | 6,646 | +5,079 |
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 | 18 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROMO LIMITED | 55 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 36 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 32 |
| EASTWOOD PROPERTIES LTD | 27 |
| OSBORNE & LITTLE LIMITED | 24 |
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 24 |
| NEPTUNE (EUROPE) LTD | 17 |
| SMD (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 16 |
| WARWICK FABRICS (UK) LIMITED | 9 |
| TURNBULL PRINTS LTD | 7 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 396,365 |
| China | 112,591 |
| France | 57,737 |
| Canada | 57,529 |
| Netherlands | 26,129 |
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 | 217,183 | 179,182 | -38,001 |
| China | 99,539 | 13,052 | -86,487 |
| France | 24,811 | 32,926 | +8,115 |
| Canada | 46,039 | 11,490 | -34,549 |
| Netherlands | 13,038 | 13,091 | +53 |
| Spain | 1,110 | 24,730 | +23,620 |
| Estonia | 0 | 9,216 | +9,216 |
| New Zealand | 4,699 | 4,465 | -234 |
| Australia | 4,484 | 4,447 | -37 |
| Italy | 1,874 | 6,158 | +4,284 |
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 | 476,950 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 140,314 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 128,443 |
| Road transport | 1,991 |
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 | 292,020 | 184,930 | -107,090 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 41,775 | 98,539 | +56,764 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 94,678 | 33,765 | -60,913 |
| Road transport | 1,991 | 0 | -1,991 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 148,250 |
| Manchester Airport | 133,981 |
| East Midlands Airport | 101,186 |
| Dover | 68,310 |
| London Gateway Port | 67,160 |
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 | 104,646 | 43,604 | -61,042 |
| Manchester Airport | 66,867 | 67,114 | +247 |
| East Midlands Airport | 57,157 | 44,029 | -13,128 |
| Dover | 30,396 | 37,914 | +7,518 |
| London Gateway Port | 67,160 | 0 | -67,160 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,168 | 51,409 | +41,241 |
| ZLC | 45,310 | 4,781 | -40,529 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 20,031 | 25,402 | +5,371 |
| Liverpool Docks | 18,443 | 15,911 | -2,532 |
| Southampton | 8,177 | 15,630 | +7,453 |
Quick facts
HS code: 52122510
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Lightweight printed cotton fabrics mainly mixed with flax fibers