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 | 660,757 |
| Poland | 212,896 |
| France | 205,835 |
| India | 160,046 |
| Italy | 72,622 |
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 | 473,254 | 187,503 | -285,751 |
| Poland | 104,496 | 108,400 | +3,904 |
| France | 149,608 | 56,227 | -93,381 |
| India | 101,009 | 59,037 | -41,972 |
| Italy | 26,533 | 46,089 | +19,556 |
| Turkey | 30,713 | 40,020 | +9,307 |
| Germany | 10,259 | 0 | -10,259 |
| 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 | 588,900 |
| India | 309,947 |
| 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 | 379,577 | 209,323 | -170,254 |
| India | 221,814 | 88,133 | -133,681 |
| Uzbekistan | 102,729 | 106,533 | +3,804 |
| Portugal | 89,981 | 54,914 | -35,067 |
| Indonesia | 68,842 | 4,082 | -64,760 |
| Egypt | 14,445 | 4,829 | -9,616 |
| Germany | 0 | 17,904 | +17,904 |
| Italy | 7,848 | 8,258 | +410 |
| 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 |
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) | 1,165,194 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 176,735 |
| Air transport | 41,596 |
| 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) | 756,253 | 408,941 | -347,312 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 104,024 | 72,711 | -31,313 |
| Air transport | 22,293 | 19,303 | -2,990 |
| Road transport | 13,302 | 7,981 | -5,321 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 667,394 |
| Dover | 290,982 |
| Newhaven | 124,424 |
| 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 | 483,179 | 184,215 | -298,964 |
| Dover | 130,636 | 160,346 | +29,710 |
| Newhaven | 100,265 | 24,159 | -76,106 |
| Felixstowe | 71,713 | 10,871 | -60,842 |
| ZLC | 24,031 | 40,020 | +15,989 |
| Southampton | 22,653 | 40,182 | +17,529 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,813 | 16,408 | +8,595 |
| Birmingham Airport | 19,097 | 4,829 | -14,268 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 20,916 | 1,504 | -19,412 |
| 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 | 11 |
| 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 | 5 |
| 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