Import/export HS code 520511: Thick cotton yarn
Cotton yarn with a thickness of 714.29 decitex or more (thickest type)
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 94,802 |
| China | 58,565 |
| Portugal | 43,899 |
| Turkey | 26,386 |
| Pakistan | 23,935 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 55,154 | 39,648 | -15,506 |
| China | 20,134 | 38,431 | +18,297 |
| Portugal | 33,142 | 10,757 | -22,385 |
| Turkey | 0 | 26,386 | +26,386 |
| Pakistan | 23,935 | 0 | -23,935 |
| Italy | 14,919 | 3,636 | -11,283 |
| France | 13,816 | 0 | -13,816 |
| India | 6,985 | 0 | -6,985 |
| Netherlands | 1,574 | 0 | -1,574 |
| Peru | 1,551 | 0 | -1,551 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 108,618 |
| China | 58,565 |
| Turkey | 54,956 |
| Pakistan | 30,016 |
| Italy | 17,347 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 68,970 | 39,648 | -29,322 |
| China | 20,134 | 38,431 | +18,297 |
| Turkey | 28,570 | 26,386 | -2,184 |
| Pakistan | 26,175 | 3,841 | -22,334 |
| Italy | 14,919 | 2,428 | -12,491 |
| India | 6,985 | 0 | -6,985 |
| Uzbekistan | 2,332 | 4,346 | +2,014 |
| Afghanistan | 0 | 3,778 | +3,778 |
| United States | 1,574 | 0 | -1,574 |
| Peru | 1,551 | 0 | -1,551 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Lancashire | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 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) | 138,384 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 107,582 |
| Air transport | 45,123 |
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) | 91,949 | 46,435 | -45,514 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 62,829 | 44,753 | -18,076 |
| Air transport | 17,453 | 27,670 | +10,217 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 78,927 |
| Belfast Port | 50,321 |
| Dover | 47,052 |
| Southampton | 29,751 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 19,272 |
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 | 44,307 | 34,620 | -9,687 |
| Belfast Port | 23,935 | 26,386 | +2,451 |
| Dover | 36,130 | 10,922 | -25,208 |
| Southampton | 13,812 | 15,939 | +2,127 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,985 | 12,287 | +5,302 |
| Newhaven | 17,030 | 0 | -17,030 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,052 | 2,428 | -5,624 |
| 499 | 0 | 10,205 | +10,205 |
| London | 10,125 | 0 | -10,125 |
| Birmingham Airport | 6,322 | 0 | -6,322 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 8 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
| 2025-03 | 2 |
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 | 9 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 12,753 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 5,878 |
| Ireland | 2,952 |
| Poland | 1,725 |
| France | 1,720 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 0 | 12,753 | +12,753 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 5,878 | +5,878 |
| Ireland | 2,952 | 0 | -2,952 |
| Poland | 1,725 | 0 | -1,725 |
| France | 1,720 | 0 | -1,720 |
| Turkey | 0 | 1,396 | +1,396 |
| Barbados | 1,244 | 0 | -1,244 |
| Malta | 0 | 1,030 | +1,030 |
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) | 13,783 |
| Air transport | 13,671 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,244 |
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) | 0 | 13,783 | +13,783 |
| Air transport | 6,397 | 7,274 | +877 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,244 | 0 | -1,244 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,783 |
| ZLC | 8,830 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,841 |
| Portsmouth | 1,244 |
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 | 0 | 13,783 | +13,783 |
| ZLC | 2,952 | 5,878 | +2,926 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,445 | 1,396 | -2,049 |
| Portsmouth | 1,244 | 0 | -1,244 |
Quick facts
HS code: 520511
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cotton yarn with a thickness of 714.29 decitex or more (thickest type)