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 | 461,204 |
| France | 398,011 |
| Germany | 253,858 |
| 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 | 340,983 | 120,221 | -220,762 |
| France | 150,192 | 247,819 | +97,627 |
| Germany | 252,015 | 1,843 | -250,172 |
| 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 | 676,990 |
| Germany | 253,858 |
| France | 189,428 |
| 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 | 389,401 | 287,589 | -101,812 |
| Germany | 252,015 | 1,843 | -250,172 |
| France | 108,977 | 80,451 | -28,526 |
| 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 | 2 | 1 | -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) | 1,015,083 |
| 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) | 679,796 | 335,287 | -344,509 |
| 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 | 743,699 |
| Dover | 181,391 |
| Eurotunnel | 119,108 |
| 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 | 474,206 | 269,493 | -204,713 |
| Dover | 126,172 | 55,219 | -70,953 |
| Eurotunnel | 92,169 | 26,939 | -65,230 |
| 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 | 1,992 | 4,517 | +2,525 |
| 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 |
| Greece | 0 | 1,836 | +1,836 |
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 | 12,693 |
| 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 | 6,720 | 5,973 | -747 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,992 | 7,077 | +5,085 |
| 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 | 7,835 |
| 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 | 4,901 | 2,934 | -1,967 |
| Holyhead | 938 | 4,482 | +3,544 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,819 | 3,039 | +1,220 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 2,595 | +2,595 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,054 | 0 | -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