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 | 6,439,259 |
| China | 1,900,974 |
| Italy | 232,926 |
| India | 186,513 |
| Turkey | 163,705 |
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 | 3,116,292 | 3,322,967 | +206,675 |
| China | 1,015,092 | 885,882 | -129,210 |
| Italy | 106,519 | 126,407 | +19,888 |
| India | 92,007 | 94,506 | +2,499 |
| Turkey | 119,926 | 43,779 | -76,147 |
| Bangladesh | 32,687 | 19,345 | -13,342 |
| Romania | 0 | 37,093 | +37,093 |
| France | 2,687 | 32,161 | +29,474 |
| 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 | 6,338,646 |
| China | 1,908,388 |
| Italy | 226,003 |
| India | 186,513 |
| Turkey | 170,576 |
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 | 3,015,679 | 3,322,967 | +307,288 |
| China | 1,035,557 | 872,831 | -162,726 |
| Italy | 99,596 | 126,407 | +26,811 |
| India | 92,007 | 94,506 | +2,499 |
| Turkey | 124,363 | 46,213 | -78,150 |
| Bangladesh | 115,633 | 20,887 | -94,746 |
| Romania | 0 | 37,093 | +37,093 |
| Saudi Arabia | 33,221 | 0 | -33,221 |
| United States | 9,373 | 19,490 | +10,117 |
| France | 0 | 28,185 | +28,185 |
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 | 8 |
| 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 | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 3 | +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) | 7,961,317 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 669,750 |
| Air transport | 503,337 |
| 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) | 4,305,017 | 3,656,300 | -648,717 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 85,708 | 584,042 | +498,334 |
| Air transport | 162,375 | 340,962 | +178,587 |
| 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 | 4,137,237 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,822,575 |
| Felixstowe | 1,182,540 |
| Liverpool Docks | 644,504 |
| 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 | 2,086,434 | 2,050,803 | -35,631 |
| London Gateway Port | 714,964 | 1,107,611 | +392,647 |
| Felixstowe | 1,009,968 | 172,572 | -837,396 |
| Liverpool Docks | 346,529 | 297,975 | -48,554 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,776 | 458,328 | +456,552 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 61,234 | 78,094 | +16,860 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 42,281 | 70,295 | +28,014 |
| Thamesport | 102,452 | 3,576 | -98,876 |
| 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 | 30 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ONLINE HOME SHOP LIMITED | 24 |
| 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 | 13 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 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 | 385,385 |
| France | 333,484 |
| Oman | 77,896 |
| Ireland | 50,245 |
| Canada | 47,414 |
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 | 68,323 | 317,062 | +248,739 |
| France | 126,114 | 207,370 | +81,256 |
| Oman | 0 | 77,896 | +77,896 |
| Ireland | 8,588 | 41,657 | +33,069 |
| Canada | 24,429 | 22,985 | -1,444 |
| Qatar | 0 | 46,513 | +46,513 |
| Germany | 3,243 | 39,131 | +35,888 |
| Bahrain | 27,427 | 10,568 | -16,859 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 0 | 37,831 | +37,831 |
| Netherlands | 14,780 | 20,886 | +6,106 |
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 | 25,758 |
| 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 | 0 | 25,758 | +25,758 |
| 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 | 700,660 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 430,061 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 90,876 |
| Other | 30,709 |
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 | 175,948 | 524,712 | +348,764 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 152,675 | 277,386 | +124,711 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,867 | 68,009 | +45,142 |
| Other | 4,814 | 25,895 | +21,081 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 401,344 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 284,378 |
| Dover | 230,765 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 203,978 |
| 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 | 94,195 | 307,149 | +212,954 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 72,005 | 212,373 | +140,368 |
| Dover | 54,618 | 176,147 | +121,529 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 95,193 | 108,785 | +13,592 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,668 | 41,162 | +38,494 |
| 000 | 4,814 | 25,895 | +21,081 |
| Liverpool Docks | 11,643 | 5,547 | -6,096 |
| Holyhead | 1,000 | 10,146 | +9,146 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,000 | 5,190 | +190 |
| 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