Import/export HS code 520291: Garnetted stock
Recycled cotton fibers processed into garnetted stock, commonly used in stuffing, padding, or low-grade textiles
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 486,127 |
| France | 399,361 |
| Germany | 266,891 |
| Netherlands | 7,203 |
| Spain | 1,707 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 393,936 | 92,191 | -301,745 |
| France | 118,657 | 280,704 | +162,047 |
| Germany | 208,973 | 57,918 | -151,055 |
| Netherlands | 7,203 | 0 | -7,203 |
| Spain | 0 | 1,707 | +1,707 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 701,913 |
| Germany | 266,891 |
| France | 190,778 |
| Spain | 1,707 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 424,798 | 277,115 | -147,683 |
| Germany | 208,973 | 57,918 | -151,055 |
| France | 94,998 | 95,780 | +782 |
| Spain | 0 | 1,707 | +1,707 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Merseyside | 1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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) | 1,054,389 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 106,900 |
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) | 658,172 | 396,217 | -261,955 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 70,597 | 36,303 | -34,294 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 768,622 |
| Dover | 194,424 |
| Eurotunnel | 120,458 |
| London | 36,259 |
| Harwich | 26,563 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 453,528 | 315,094 | -138,434 |
| Dover | 139,205 | 55,219 | -83,986 |
| Eurotunnel | 78,190 | 42,268 | -35,922 |
| London | 18,163 | 18,096 | -67 |
| Harwich | 26,563 | 0 | -26,563 |
| Felixstowe | 13,120 | 0 | -13,120 |
| Hull | 0 | 1,843 | +1,843 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 4 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 1 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-01 | 3 |
| 2024-10 | 2 |
| 2024-08 | 3 |
| 2024-06 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LACUS FELT UK LIMITED | 26 |
| BORGERS LIMITED | 19 |
| JOHN COTTON GROUP LIMITED | 17 |
| BRAVESHIRE LIMITED | 9 |
| FENTEX LIMITED | 2 |
| BURBERRY LIMITED | 1 |
| POLYBLEND UK LIMITED | 1 |
| MITCHELL INTERFLEX LIMITED | 1 |
| TILSATEC LIMITED | 1 |
| ANGLO RECYCLING TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 6,509 |
| United States | 5,063 |
| Iceland | 3,340 |
| Netherlands | 3,039 |
| France | 2,010 |
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 | 938 | 5,571 | +4,633 |
| United States | 3,650 | 1,413 | -2,237 |
| Iceland | 1,819 | 1,521 | -298 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 3,039 | +3,039 |
| France | 1,251 | 759 | -492 |
| Kuwait | 1,868 | 0 | -1,868 |
| Greece | 0 | 1,836 | +1,836 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 35 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 0 | 35 | +35 |
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 | 14,561 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,069 |
| Other | 35 |
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 | 8,588 | 5,973 | -2,615 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 938 | 8,131 | +7,193 |
| Other | 0 | 35 | +35 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 9,703 |
| Holyhead | 5,420 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,858 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,595 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,054 |
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 | 6,769 | 2,934 | -3,835 |
| Holyhead | 938 | 4,482 | +3,544 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,819 | 3,039 | +1,220 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 2,595 | +2,595 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 1,054 | +1,054 |
| 000 | 0 | 35 | +35 |
Quick facts
HS code: 520291
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Recycled cotton fibers processed into garnetted stock, commonly used in stuffing, padding, or low-grade textiles