Import/export HS code 581091: Cotton embroidery
Embroidery made from cotton fabric, sold in pieces, strips, or designs
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 1,514,609 |
| India | 1,484,722 |
| China | 356,018 |
| Thailand | 246,119 |
| France | 220,160 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 702,080 | 812,529 | +110,449 |
| India | 835,957 | 648,765 | -187,192 |
| China | 251,181 | 104,837 | -146,344 |
| Thailand | 52,118 | 194,001 | +141,883 |
| France | 103,041 | 117,119 | +14,078 |
| Moldova | 93,855 | 125,462 | +31,607 |
| Switzerland | 57,279 | 87,830 | +30,551 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 41,776 | 81,585 | +39,809 |
| Italy | 49,725 | 37,967 | -11,758 |
| Pakistan | 13,002 | 43,599 | +30,597 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 1,587,248 |
| Austria | 1,246,121 |
| China | 559,923 |
| Thailand | 288,176 |
| Turkey | 236,803 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 873,972 | 713,276 | -160,696 |
| Austria | 559,356 | 686,765 | +127,409 |
| China | 348,865 | 211,058 | -137,807 |
| Thailand | 62,928 | 225,248 | +162,320 |
| Turkey | 134,340 | 102,463 | -31,877 |
| Moldova | 93,855 | 125,462 | +31,607 |
| France | 90,578 | 98,274 | +7,696 |
| Switzerland | 38,975 | 66,013 | +27,038 |
| Italy | 37,586 | 36,902 | -684 |
| Pakistan | 15,853 | 43,599 | +27,746 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 28 |
| Inner London - East | 11 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 | 20 | 17 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Outer London - South | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Essex | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,987,785 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,435,564 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,097,092 |
| Other | 97,489 |
| Road transport | 34,267 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,001,193 | 986,592 | -14,601 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 661,544 | 774,020 | +112,476 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 560,406 | 536,686 | -23,720 |
| Other | 81,236 | 16,253 | -64,983 |
| Road transport | 8,054 | 26,213 | +18,159 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 1,460,794 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,400,309 |
| Thamesport | 602,208 |
| East Midlands Airport | 278,256 |
| Felixstowe | 223,972 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 676,124 | 784,670 | +108,546 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 706,935 | 693,374 | -13,561 |
| Thamesport | 262,823 | 339,385 | +76,562 |
| East Midlands Airport | 142,584 | 135,672 | -6,912 |
| Felixstowe | 169,675 | 54,297 | -115,378 |
| London Stansted Airport | 69,691 | 72,972 | +3,281 |
| Birmingham Airport | 73,992 | 55,484 | -18,508 |
| London Gateway Port | 53,898 | 47,290 | -6,608 |
| 000 | 81,236 | 16,253 | -64,983 |
| Southampton | 46,374 | 49,243 | +2,869 |
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 | 42 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 32 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 9 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 5 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 12 |
| 2026-02 | 14 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-12 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 117 |
| AMMO & COMPANY LTD. | 96 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 94 |
| HILTON TEXTILES LIMITED | 83 |
| OSBORNE & LITTLE LIMITED | 68 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 60 |
| AMDA TRADING LIMITED | 56 |
| TURNELL AND GIGON LIMITED | 48 |
| TKS REALISATIONS LIMITED | 45 |
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 44 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 45 |
| 0-1m | 27 |
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 923,760 |
| France | 331,080 |
| United States | 241,033 |
| Nigeria | 96,402 |
| Canada | 72,666 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 484,502 | 439,258 | -45,244 |
| France | 231,899 | 99,181 | -132,718 |
| United States | 136,434 | 104,599 | -31,835 |
| Nigeria | 41,573 | 54,829 | +13,256 |
| Canada | 39,904 | 32,762 | -7,142 |
| Switzerland | 29,592 | 29,591 | -1 |
| Germany | 38,991 | 10,034 | -28,957 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 5,671 | 34,387 | +28,716 |
| Australia | 16,605 | 6,398 | -10,207 |
| Belgium | 20,235 | 1,115 | -19,120 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 847,026 |
| Portugal | 42,394 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 414,510 | 432,516 | +18,006 |
| Portugal | 42,394 | 0 | -42,394 |
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 | 914,499 |
| Other | 889,420 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 296,110 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,362 |
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 | 543,630 | 370,869 | -172,761 |
| Other | 456,904 | 432,516 | -24,388 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 175,750 | 120,360 | -55,390 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 14,362 | +14,362 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 889,420 |
| ZLC | 274,612 |
| London Stansted Airport | 221,328 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 201,381 |
| East Midlands Airport | 201,263 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 456,904 | 432,516 | -24,388 |
| ZLC | 204,106 | 70,506 | -133,600 |
| London Stansted Airport | 129,570 | 91,758 | -37,812 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 81,440 | 119,941 | +38,501 |
| East Midlands Airport | 118,381 | 82,882 | -35,499 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 48,112 | 96,370 | +48,258 |
| Dover | 116,106 | 21,050 | -95,056 |
| Manchester Airport | 7,583 | 5,782 | -1,801 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 13,275 | +13,275 |
| Holyhead | 11,532 | 940 | -10,592 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 581091
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Embroidery made from cotton fabric, sold in pieces, strips, or designs