Import/export HS code 520522: Medium-thick cotton yarn (single strand)
Single-strand cotton yarn with a thickness between 232.56 and 714.29 decitex
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 | 694,837 |
| France | 218,754 |
| Poland | 212,896 |
| India | 160,046 |
| Italy | 77,904 |
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 | 475,955 | 218,882 | -257,073 |
| France | 149,103 | 69,651 | -79,452 |
| Poland | 90,005 | 122,891 | +32,886 |
| India | 101,009 | 59,037 | -41,972 |
| Italy | 24,554 | 53,350 | +28,796 |
| Turkey | 27,484 | 43,249 | +15,765 |
| Germany | 12,710 | 0 | -12,710 |
| Sweden | 0 | 6,410 | +6,410 |
| Spain | 0 | 5,250 | +5,250 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 631,358 |
| India | 317,405 |
| Uzbekistan | 209,262 |
| Portugal | 144,895 |
| Indonesia | 72,924 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 398,477 | 232,881 | -165,596 |
| India | 218,294 | 99,111 | -119,183 |
| Uzbekistan | 88,238 | 121,024 | +32,786 |
| Portugal | 74,613 | 70,282 | -4,331 |
| Indonesia | 68,842 | 4,082 | -64,760 |
| Egypt | 19,261 | 4,829 | -14,432 |
| Germany | 0 | 17,904 | +17,904 |
| Italy | 2,459 | 13,647 | +11,188 |
| France | 9,756 | 0 | -9,756 |
| China | 0 | 8,550 | +8,550 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Cumbria | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cumbria | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Central Scotland | 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) | 1,212,109 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 177,843 |
| Air transport | 48,305 |
| Road transport | 21,283 |
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) | 739,489 | 472,620 | -266,869 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 105,132 | 72,711 | -32,421 |
| Air transport | 26,126 | 22,179 | -3,947 |
| Road transport | 10,073 | 11,210 | +1,137 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 706,935 |
| Dover | 292,791 |
| Newhaven | 129,989 |
| Felixstowe | 82,584 |
| ZLC | 64,051 |
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 | 488,599 | 218,336 | -270,263 |
| Dover | 128,060 | 164,731 | +36,671 |
| Newhaven | 95,148 | 34,841 | -60,307 |
| Felixstowe | 71,713 | 10,871 | -60,842 |
| ZLC | 20,802 | 43,249 | +22,447 |
| Southampton | 22,653 | 40,182 | +17,529 |
| Birmingham Airport | 22,041 | 6,701 | -15,340 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,921 | 16,408 | +7,487 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,425 | 15,995 | +9,570 |
| London | 8,432 | 11,928 | +3,496 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 12 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 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 | 9 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 3,600 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 0 | 3,600 | +3,600 |
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) | 3,600 |
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 | 3,600 | +3,600 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,600 |
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 | 3,600 | +3,600 |
Quick facts
HS code: 520522
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Single-strand cotton yarn with a thickness between 232.56 and 714.29 decitex