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 | 6,288,755 |
| China | 1,622,831 |
| Italy | 205,277 |
| India | 177,895 |
| Turkey | 142,863 |
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 | 3,177,622 | 3,111,133 | -66,489 |
| China | 704,188 | 918,643 | +214,455 |
| Italy | 111,154 | 94,123 | -17,031 |
| India | 92,007 | 85,888 | -6,119 |
| Turkey | 114,513 | 28,350 | -86,163 |
| Bangladesh | 32,687 | 19,345 | -13,342 |
| Saudi Arabia | 48,573 | 0 | -48,573 |
| France | 3,606 | 29,727 | +26,121 |
| Germany | 13,121 | 7,760 | -5,361 |
| United States | 6,217 | 13,767 | +7,550 |
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 | 6,188,142 |
| China | 1,635,824 |
| Italy | 201,549 |
| India | 177,895 |
| Turkey | 148,219 |
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 | 3,077,009 | 3,111,133 | +34,124 |
| China | 730,232 | 905,592 | +175,360 |
| Italy | 106,022 | 95,527 | -10,495 |
| India | 92,007 | 85,888 | -6,119 |
| Turkey | 119,869 | 28,350 | -91,519 |
| Bangladesh | 115,633 | 20,887 | -94,746 |
| Saudi Arabia | 48,573 | 0 | -48,573 |
| France | 0 | 28,185 | +28,185 |
| United States | 5,984 | 12,741 | +6,757 |
| Portugal | 9,272 | 8,120 | -1,152 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 0 | -5 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 7,587,570 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 600,582 |
| Air transport | 436,771 |
| Road transport | 22,541 |
| Other | 52 |
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) | 4,071,643 | 3,515,927 | -555,716 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 80,946 | 519,636 | +438,690 |
| Air transport | 174,575 | 262,196 | +87,621 |
| Road transport | 0 | 22,541 | +22,541 |
| Other | 28 | 24 | -4 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 4,241,675 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,476,631 |
| Felixstowe | 1,191,348 |
| Liverpool Docks | 533,556 |
| 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 | 2,312,357 | 1,929,318 | -383,039 |
| London Gateway Port | 433,571 | 1,043,060 | +609,489 |
| Felixstowe | 989,827 | 201,521 | -788,306 |
| Liverpool Docks | 186,764 | 346,792 | +160,028 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,776 | 458,328 | +456,552 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 60,258 | 66,382 | +6,124 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 50,312 | 58,986 | +8,674 |
| Thamesport | 104,454 | 3,324 | -101,130 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,776 | 58,159 | +53,383 |
| Dover | 24,734 | 32,229 | +7,495 |
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 | 21 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ONLINE HOME SHOP LIMITED | 21 |
| VISION LINENS GROUP LIMITED | 11 |
| KIMS TRADING LIMITED | 10 |
| THG NUTRITION LIMITED | 8 |
| SOLAR ELECTRONICS LIMITED | 8 |
| MYRA'S FASHION LTD | 7 |
| RALSTON FABRICS LIMITED | 7 |
| ARISTA (U.K.) LIMITED | 5 |
| NATBRANDS LTD | 5 |
| DAISY'S NAIL COMPANY LTD | 5 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 37 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 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 | 333,858 |
| France | 252,539 |
| Oman | 77,896 |
| Germany | 42,374 |
| Bahrain | 37,995 |
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 | 50,974 | 282,884 | +231,910 |
| France | 97,854 | 154,685 | +56,831 |
| Oman | 0 | 77,896 | +77,896 |
| Germany | 2,192 | 40,182 | +37,990 |
| Bahrain | 9,259 | 28,736 | +19,477 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 0 | 37,831 | +37,831 |
| Ireland | 8,969 | 28,258 | +19,289 |
| Canada | 10,247 | 26,526 | +16,279 |
| India | 16,220 | 20,500 | +4,280 |
| Qatar | 0 | 36,640 | +36,640 |
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 | 24,997 |
| Ireland | 442 |
| 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 | 24,997 | +24,997 |
| Ireland | 275 | 167 | -108 |
| 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 | 625,029 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 357,918 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 76,907 |
| Other | 30,015 |
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 | 105,958 | 519,071 | +413,113 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 138,982 | 218,936 | +79,954 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 31,159 | 45,748 | +14,589 |
| Other | 4,851 | 25,164 | +20,313 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 352,929 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 254,341 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 188,257 |
| Dover | 165,311 |
| London Gateway Port | 42,143 |
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 | 63,690 | 289,239 | +225,549 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 27,659 | 226,682 | +199,023 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 91,611 | 96,646 | +5,035 |
| Dover | 42,129 | 123,182 | +81,053 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,442 | 35,701 | +29,259 |
| 000 | 4,851 | 25,164 | +20,313 |
| Liverpool Docks | 16,161 | 5,547 | -10,614 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,921 | 3,150 | -2,771 |
| ZLC | 7,588 | 0 | -7,588 |
| 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