Import/export HS code 520521: Thick cotton yarn (single strand)
Single-strand cotton yarn with a thickness of 714.29 decitex or more
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 | 89,806 |
| Italy | 57,881 |
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 | 65,401 | 24,405 | -40,996 |
| Italy | 41,721 | 16,160 | -25,561 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 54,796 |
| Portugal | 41,603 |
| Pakistan | 24,471 |
| Turkey | 12,769 |
| India | 8,943 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 41,721 | 13,075 | -28,646 |
| Portugal | 41,603 | 0 | -41,603 |
| Pakistan | 11,506 | 12,965 | +1,459 |
| Turkey | 6,337 | 6,432 | +95 |
| India | 5,955 | 2,988 | -2,967 |
| China | 0 | 3,995 | +3,995 |
| Bulgaria | 0 | 1,110 | +1,110 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cumbria | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumbria | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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) | 142,929 |
| Air transport | 4,758 |
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) | 104,512 | 38,417 | -66,095 |
| Air transport | 2,610 | 2,148 | -462 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Newhaven | 67,230 |
| Dover | 56,045 |
| Eurotunnel | 19,654 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,758 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newhaven | 52,245 | 14,985 | -37,260 |
| Dover | 35,880 | 20,165 | -15,715 |
| Eurotunnel | 16,387 | 3,267 | -13,120 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,610 | 2,148 | -462 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2024-06 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LINTON TWEEDS LIMITED | 8 |
| REX H. PERKINS LIMITED | 8 |
| BARRIE KNITWEAR LIMITED | 2 |
| MR MARVIS UK LIMITED | 1 |
| ROBERT SCOTT & SONS LIMITED | 1 |
| S. DAWES WEAVING LIMITED | 1 |
| TOFT LIMITED | 1 |
| JOHN SPENCER (TEXTILES) 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 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 2,963 |
| China | 1,487 |
| Romania | 1,384 |
| Italy | 1,163 |
| Germany | 875 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 0 | 2,963 | +2,963 |
| China | 1,487 | 0 | -1,487 |
| Romania | 1,384 | 0 | -1,384 |
| Italy | 1,163 | 0 | -1,163 |
| Germany | 0 | 875 | +875 |
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 | 3,908 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,038 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,926 |
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 | 2,871 | 1,037 | -1,834 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,163 | 875 | -288 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 1,926 | +1,926 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,926 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,487 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,384 |
| Dover | 1,163 |
| ZLC | 1,037 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 0 | 1,926 | +1,926 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,487 | 0 | -1,487 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,384 | 0 | -1,384 |
| Dover | 1,163 | 0 | -1,163 |
| ZLC | 0 | 1,037 | +1,037 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 875 | +875 |
Quick facts
HS code: 520521
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Single-strand cotton yarn with a thickness of 714.29 decitex or more