Import/export HS code 600121: Cotton pile fabrics
Pile fabrics made from cotton, soft and durable for clothing or home use
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 496,007 |
| Turkey | 36,326 |
| Netherlands | 35,255 |
| United Arab Emirates | 26,962 |
| United States | 9,436 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 6,726 | 489,281 | +482,555 |
| Turkey | 15,116 | 21,210 | +6,094 |
| Netherlands | 24,004 | 11,251 | -12,753 |
| United Arab Emirates | 19,462 | 7,500 | -11,962 |
| United States | 7,373 | 2,063 | -5,310 |
| Italy | 6,906 | 0 | -6,906 |
| South Africa | 0 | 4,946 | +4,946 |
| India | 4,936 | 0 | -4,936 |
| China | 2,649 | 1,200 | -1,449 |
| Spain | 1,172 | 2,389 | +1,217 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 496,007 |
| Turkey | 63,352 |
| United Arab Emirates | 26,962 |
| China | 10,893 |
| United States | 9,436 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 6,726 | 489,281 | +482,555 |
| Turkey | 30,891 | 32,461 | +1,570 |
| United Arab Emirates | 19,462 | 7,500 | -11,962 |
| China | 9,693 | 1,200 | -8,493 |
| United States | 7,373 | 2,063 | -5,310 |
| Italy | 6,906 | 0 | -6,906 |
| India | 6,321 | 0 | -6,321 |
| South Africa | 0 | 4,946 | +4,946 |
| Spain | 1,172 | 2,389 | +1,217 |
| Taiwan | 3,026 | 0 | -3,026 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Devon | 1 |
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 | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 526,586 |
| Air transport | 50,996 |
| Road transport | 31,370 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,189 |
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) | 23,665 | 502,921 | +479,256 |
| Air transport | 42,645 | 8,351 | -34,294 |
| Road transport | 15,116 | 16,254 | +1,138 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,533 | 13,656 | -1,877 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 518,821 |
| ZLC | 31,370 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 29,252 |
| Felixstowe | 13,841 |
| London Stansted Airport | 8,883 |
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 | 19,216 | 499,605 | +480,389 |
| ZLC | 15,116 | 16,254 | +1,138 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 22,243 | 7,009 | -15,234 |
| Felixstowe | 1,385 | 12,456 | +11,071 |
| London Stansted Airport | 8,883 | 0 | -8,883 |
| Birmingham Airport | 8,279 | 0 | -8,279 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,856 | 0 | -6,856 |
| Southampton | 4,936 | 1,200 | -3,736 |
| London | 3,797 | 0 | -3,797 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 3,240 | 0 | -3,240 |
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 | 7 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 1 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
| 2025-03 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 58,884 |
| Switzerland | 48,360 |
| United States | 33,857 |
| Portugal | 25,951 |
| Brazil | 16,792 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 47,790 | 11,094 | -36,696 |
| Switzerland | 41,310 | 7,050 | -34,260 |
| United States | 12,109 | 21,748 | +9,639 |
| Portugal | 4,961 | 20,990 | +16,029 |
| Brazil | 949 | 15,843 | +14,894 |
| Austria | 0 | 15,843 | +15,843 |
| Sri Lanka | 9,445 | 0 | -9,445 |
| Singapore | 0 | 6,888 | +6,888 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 6,763 | +6,763 |
| Jordan | 0 | 6,645 | +6,645 |
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 | 498 |
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 | 0 | 498 | +498 |
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) | 144,693 |
| Air transport | 77,552 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,218 |
| Other | 498 |
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) | 84,228 | 60,465 | -23,763 |
| Air transport | 33,149 | 44,403 | +11,254 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,374 | 17,844 | +6,470 |
| Other | 0 | 498 | +498 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 84,672 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 53,258 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 43,854 |
| East Midlands Airport | 21,942 |
| Southampton | 11,677 |
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 | 77,622 | 7,050 | -70,572 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,606 | 46,652 | +40,046 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,236 | 38,618 | +33,382 |
| East Midlands Airport | 20,658 | 1,284 | -19,374 |
| Southampton | 1,929 | 9,748 | +7,819 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,445 | 0 | -9,445 |
| ZLC | 6,305 | 2,537 | -3,768 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 6,888 | +6,888 |
| Hull | 0 | 6,763 | +6,763 |
| London Stansted Airport | 950 | 1,964 | +1,014 |
Quick facts
HS code: 600121
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Pile fabrics made from cotton, soft and durable for clothing or home use