Import/export HS code 580631: Cotton woven fabrics
Woven fabrics made entirely or mostly from cotton, lightweight and breathable
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 1,046,939 |
| Belgium | 730,841 |
| China | 576,320 |
| Czechia | 502,556 |
| Germany | 273,355 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 479,979 | 566,960 | +86,981 |
| Belgium | 368,471 | 362,370 | -6,101 |
| China | 322,472 | 253,848 | -68,624 |
| Czechia | 231,273 | 271,283 | +40,010 |
| Germany | 138,885 | 134,470 | -4,415 |
| Netherlands | 100,446 | 168,194 | +67,748 |
| Italy | 70,165 | 80,301 | +10,136 |
| Portugal | 51,907 | 64,948 | +13,041 |
| India | 41,861 | 63,740 | +21,879 |
| Turkey | 41,582 | 28,369 | -13,213 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 980,575 |
| China | 769,599 |
| Belgium | 668,805 |
| Czechia | 506,778 |
| Germany | 236,633 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 452,701 | 527,874 | +75,173 |
| China | 383,380 | 386,219 | +2,839 |
| Belgium | 332,884 | 335,921 | +3,037 |
| Czechia | 235,495 | 271,283 | +35,788 |
| Germany | 131,476 | 105,157 | -26,319 |
| Netherlands | 71,206 | 137,641 | +66,435 |
| Italy | 76,260 | 98,508 | +22,248 |
| India | 44,866 | 62,778 | +17,912 |
| United States | 42,847 | 36,794 | -6,053 |
| Turkey | 41,582 | 28,369 | -13,213 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 21 |
| Inner London - East | 7 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
| West Midlands | 6 |
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 | 12 | 17 | +5 |
| Inner London - East | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Essex | 1 | 3 | +2 |
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) | 2,099,378 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,198,580 |
| Air transport | 726,110 |
| Other | 90,927 |
| Road transport | 17,090 |
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) | 996,427 | 1,102,951 | +106,524 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 603,232 | 595,348 | -7,884 |
| Air transport | 343,757 | 382,353 | +38,596 |
| Other | 36,663 | 54,264 | +17,601 |
| Road transport | 8,114 | 8,976 | +862 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 870,431 |
| Dover | 624,186 |
| Thamesport | 571,289 |
| Felixstowe | 296,850 |
| Birmingham Airport | 260,051 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 418,327 | 452,104 | +33,777 |
| Dover | 257,796 | 366,390 | +108,594 |
| Thamesport | 272,875 | 298,414 | +25,539 |
| Felixstowe | 149,638 | 147,212 | -2,426 |
| Birmingham Airport | 97,364 | 162,687 | +65,323 |
| London | 148,656 | 65,833 | -82,823 |
| East Midlands Airport | 86,683 | 115,338 | +28,655 |
| London Gateway Port | 36,747 | 127,922 | +91,175 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 67,279 | 67,374 | +95 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 66,963 | 52,839 | -14,124 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 46 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 35 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 10 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 19 |
| 2026-03 | 21 |
| 2026-02 | 16 |
| 2026-01 | 18 |
| 2025-12 | 17 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| COLE FABRICS PLC | 95 |
| SUSIE WATSON DESIGNS LTD | 88 |
| ESTEE LAUDER COSMETICS LIMITED | 61 |
| GROVES OF THAME LIMITED | 47 |
| RYKNELD TEAN LIMITED | 46 |
| HATTERSLEY ALADDIN LIMITED | 46 |
| PMV ESSEX LIMITED | 46 |
| HFD LIMITED | 40 |
| FIBRE TRADING LTD. | 39 |
| HABICO LIMITED | 34 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 42 |
| 54m+ | 32 |
| 0-1m | 25 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 153,942 |
| Ireland | 144,589 |
| Belgium | 115,542 |
| United States | 112,655 |
| Sweden | 72,310 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 47,075 | 106,867 | +59,792 |
| Ireland | 71,560 | 73,029 | +1,469 |
| Belgium | 3,806 | 111,736 | +107,930 |
| United States | 17,746 | 94,909 | +77,163 |
| Sweden | 70,868 | 1,442 | -69,426 |
| Australia | 55,938 | 14,907 | -41,031 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,350 | 30,929 | +25,579 |
| France | 21,992 | 10,941 | -11,051 |
| Slovakia | 14,295 | 12,704 | -1,591 |
| Romania | 15,145 | 6,306 | -8,839 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 3,922 |
| Portugal | 318 |
| XI | 94 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 2,048 | 1,874 | -174 |
| Portugal | 318 | 0 | -318 |
| XI | 0 | 94 | +94 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 424,936 |
| Air transport | 417,247 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 115,685 |
| Road transport | 10,125 |
| Other | 4,334 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 196,778 | 228,158 | +31,380 |
| Air transport | 130,982 | 286,265 | +155,283 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 50,688 | 64,997 | +14,309 |
| Road transport | 10,125 | 0 | -10,125 |
| Other | 2,366 | 1,968 | -398 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 282,947 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 195,954 |
| Holyhead | 126,637 |
| East Midlands Airport | 94,563 |
| London Stansted Airport | 82,916 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 126,169 | 156,778 | +30,609 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 56,801 | 139,153 | +82,352 |
| Holyhead | 62,452 | 64,185 | +1,733 |
| East Midlands Airport | 24,151 | 70,412 | +46,261 |
| London Stansted Airport | 24,005 | 58,911 | +34,906 |
| Southampton | 50,688 | 27,593 | -23,095 |
| ZLC | 32,620 | 17,789 | -14,831 |
| Portsmouth | 975 | 23,212 | +22,237 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 21,387 | +21,387 |
| 000 | 2,366 | 1,968 | -398 |
Quick facts
HS code: 580631
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Woven fabrics made entirely or mostly from cotton, lightweight and breathable