Import/export HS code 580210: Cotton terry towelling and fabrics
Soft, looped fabrics made from cotton, perfect for towels and bathrobes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | 6,565,732 |
| China | 1,924,493 |
| Italy | 226,512 |
| Turkey | 209,673 |
| India | 166,758 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 3,316,561 | 3,249,171 | -67,390 |
| China | 1,017,091 | 907,402 | -109,689 |
| Italy | 104,851 | 121,661 | +16,810 |
| Turkey | 119,926 | 89,747 | -30,179 |
| India | 96,872 | 69,886 | -26,986 |
| Bangladesh | 32,687 | 19,345 | -13,342 |
| France | 1,155 | 41,114 | +39,959 |
| Romania | 0 | 37,093 | +37,093 |
| Saudi Arabia | 33,221 | 0 | -33,221 |
| United States | 9,606 | 20,516 | +10,910 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | 6,497,159 |
| China | 1,900,878 |
| Italy | 220,549 |
| Turkey | 216,544 |
| India | 166,758 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 3,247,988 | 3,249,171 | +1,183 |
| China | 1,005,516 | 895,362 | -110,154 |
| Italy | 98,888 | 121,661 | +22,773 |
| Turkey | 124,363 | 92,181 | -32,182 |
| India | 96,872 | 69,886 | -26,986 |
| Bangladesh | 114,101 | 20,887 | -93,214 |
| France | 0 | 37,138 | +37,138 |
| Romania | 0 | 37,093 | +37,093 |
| Saudi Arabia | 33,221 | 0 | -33,221 |
| United States | 9,373 | 19,490 | +10,117 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
| Inner London - West | 9 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,115,530 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 670,007 |
| Air transport | 522,518 |
| Road transport | 23,586 |
| Other | 1,769 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,501,358 | 3,614,172 | -887,186 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 84,176 | 585,831 | +501,655 |
| Air transport | 168,904 | 353,614 | +184,710 |
| Road transport | 0 | 23,586 | +23,586 |
| Other | 0 | 1,769 | +1,769 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 4,257,419 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,054,970 |
| Felixstowe | 990,505 |
| Liverpool Docks | 642,816 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 460,104 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,320,807 | 1,936,612 | -384,195 |
| London Gateway Port | 919,200 | 1,135,770 | +216,570 |
| Felixstowe | 790,074 | 200,431 | -589,643 |
| Liverpool Docks | 329,747 | 313,069 | -16,678 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,776 | 458,328 | +456,552 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 60,417 | 87,007 | +26,590 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 47,827 | 61,187 | +13,360 |
| Thamesport | 96,860 | 4,527 | -92,333 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,165 | 55,711 | +47,546 |
| Dover | 29,496 | 34,162 | +4,666 |
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
|
20 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
4 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
4 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 4 |
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ONLINE HOME SHOP LIMITED | 25 |
| VISION LINENS GROUP LIMITED | 11 |
| KIMS TRADING LIMITED | 10 |
| MYRA'S FASHION LTD | 8 |
| THG NUTRITION LIMITED | 8 |
| SOLAR ELECTRONICS LIMITED | 8 |
| RALSTON FABRICS LIMITED | 7 |
| NATBRANDS LTD | 6 |
| PHILLIPA LEPLEY LIMITED | 6 |
| ARISTA (U.K.) LIMITED | 5 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 36 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 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 | 411,907 |
| France | 338,378 |
| Oman | 77,896 |
| Ireland | 50,411 |
| Qatar | 46,513 |
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 | 82,060 | 329,847 | +247,787 |
| France | 138,810 | 199,568 | +60,758 |
| Oman | 7,927 | 69,969 | +62,042 |
| Ireland | 8,379 | 42,032 | +33,653 |
| Qatar | 0 | 46,513 | +46,513 |
| Canada | 26,054 | 19,976 | -6,078 |
| Germany | 5,404 | 36,970 | +31,566 |
| Netherlands | 14,903 | 24,020 | +9,117 |
| Bahrain | 27,427 | 10,568 | -16,859 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 0 | 37,831 | +37,831 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 27,121 |
| Ireland | 487 |
| XI | 70 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 988 | 26,133 | +25,145 |
| Ireland | 350 | 137 | -213 |
| XI | 70 | 0 | -70 |
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 | 723,053 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 440,174 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 88,238 |
| Other | 31,875 |
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 | 186,822 | 536,231 | +349,409 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 173,250 | 266,924 | +93,674 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,816 | 70,422 | +52,606 |
| Other | 5,605 | 26,270 | +20,665 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 421,348 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 282,642 |
| Dover | 240,936 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 207,333 |
| London Gateway Port | 43,830 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 105,088 | 316,260 | +211,172 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 71,986 | 210,656 | +138,670 |
| Dover | 60,761 | 180,175 | +119,414 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 110,625 | 96,708 | -13,917 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,668 | 41,162 | +38,494 |
| 000 | 5,605 | 26,270 | +20,665 |
| Liverpool Docks | 11,643 | 5,547 | -6,096 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,000 | 9,315 | +4,315 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 10,146 | +10,146 |
| Felixstowe | 5,369 | 0 | -5,369 |
Quick facts
HS code: 580210
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Soft, looped fabrics made from cotton, perfect for towels and bathrobes