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 | 6,193,439 |
| China | 1,879,024 |
| Italy | 220,894 |
| Turkey | 197,169 |
| 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 | 3,416,206 | 2,777,233 | -638,973 |
| China | 992,136 | 886,888 | -105,248 |
| Italy | 107,077 | 113,817 | +6,740 |
| Turkey | 107,422 | 89,747 | -17,675 |
| India | 96,872 | 69,886 | -26,986 |
| Bangladesh | 32,687 | 19,345 | -13,342 |
| France | 5,207 | 37,062 | +31,855 |
| Romania | 0 | 37,093 | +37,093 |
| Saudi Arabia | 33,221 | 0 | -33,221 |
| United States | 15,760 | 14,362 | -1,398 |
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 | 6,124,866 |
| China | 1,855,409 |
| Italy | 215,871 |
| Turkey | 201,809 |
| 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 | 3,347,633 | 2,777,233 | -570,400 |
| China | 980,561 | 874,848 | -105,713 |
| Italy | 102,054 | 113,817 | +11,763 |
| Turkey | 109,628 | 92,181 | -17,447 |
| India | 96,872 | 69,886 | -26,986 |
| Bangladesh | 114,101 | 20,887 | -93,214 |
| France | 4,052 | 33,086 | +29,034 |
| Romania | 0 | 37,093 | +37,093 |
| Saudi Arabia | 33,221 | 0 | -33,221 |
| United States | 14,587 | 13,336 | -1,251 |
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 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| 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) | 7,692,240 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 657,530 |
| Air transport | 517,565 |
| 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) | 4,331,315 | 3,360,925 | -970,390 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 304,036 | 353,494 | +49,458 |
| Air transport | 191,043 | 326,522 | +135,479 |
| 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 | 4,058,053 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,028,315 |
| Felixstowe | 799,903 |
| 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 | 2,300,119 | 1,757,934 | -542,185 |
| London Gateway Port | 965,032 | 1,063,283 | +98,251 |
| Felixstowe | 599,472 | 200,431 | -399,041 |
| Liverpool Docks | 329,747 | 313,069 | -16,678 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 234,113 | 225,991 | -8,122 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 66,089 | 77,965 | +11,876 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 51,011 | 58,003 | +6,992 |
| Thamesport | 90,193 | 4,527 | -85,666 |
| East Midlands Airport | 12,217 | 51,659 | +39,442 |
| 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
|
28 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
20 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
4 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
3 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
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 | 33 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 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 | 406,538 |
| France | 329,074 |
| Oman | 77,896 |
| Ireland | 50,317 |
| 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 | 91,277 | 315,261 | +223,984 |
| France | 146,775 | 182,299 | +35,524 |
| Oman | 7,927 | 69,969 | +62,042 |
| Ireland | 8,285 | 42,032 | +33,747 |
| Qatar | 1,957 | 44,556 | +42,599 |
| Canada | 29,657 | 16,373 | -13,284 |
| Germany | 5,404 | 36,970 | +31,566 |
| Netherlands | 18,111 | 20,812 | +2,701 |
| Bahrain | 37,995 | 0 | -37,995 |
| 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 | 463 |
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 | 326 | 137 | -189 |
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 | 719,326 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 426,249 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 82,869 |
| Other | 31,781 |
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 | 218,669 | 500,657 | +281,988 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 176,381 | 249,868 | +73,487 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,902 | 65,967 | +49,065 |
| Other | 5,511 | 26,270 | +20,759 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 417,621 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 282,642 |
| Dover | 240,936 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 193,408 |
| 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 | 112,049 | 305,572 | +193,523 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 94,922 | 187,720 | +92,798 |
| Dover | 73,680 | 167,256 | +93,576 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 99,100 | 94,308 | -4,792 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,668 | 41,162 | +38,494 |
| 000 | 5,511 | 26,270 | +20,759 |
| Liverpool Docks | 16,098 | 1,092 | -15,006 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,950 | 7,365 | +415 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 10,146 | +10,146 |
| ZLC | 4,748 | 0 | -4,748 |
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