Import/export HS code 520524: Medium-fine cotton yarn (single strand)
Single-strand cotton yarn with a thickness between 125 and 192.31 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 110,668 |
| Turkey | 91,258 |
| Portugal | 82,701 |
| France | 35,636 |
| Germany | 27,193 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 9,259 | 101,409 | +92,150 |
| Turkey | 75,554 | 15,704 | -59,850 |
| Portugal | 79,293 | 3,408 | -75,885 |
| France | 10,172 | 25,464 | +15,292 |
| Germany | 27,193 | 0 | -27,193 |
| Italy | 3,529 | 19,510 | +15,981 |
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 | 176,608 |
| Uzbekistan | 110,668 |
| Germany | 45,760 |
| Egypt | 14,786 |
| India | 13,784 |
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 | 145,875 | 30,733 | -115,142 |
| Uzbekistan | 9,259 | 101,409 | +92,150 |
| Germany | 27,193 | 18,567 | -8,626 |
| Egypt | 0 | 14,786 | +14,786 |
| India | 13,784 | 0 | -13,784 |
| Portugal | 4,125 | 0 | -4,125 |
| Italy | 3,529 | 0 | -3,529 |
| Pakistan | 1,235 | 0 | -1,235 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 333,726 |
| Road transport | 34,470 |
| Air transport | 2,299 |
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) | 168,231 | 165,495 | -2,736 |
| Road transport | 34,470 | 0 | -34,470 |
| Air transport | 2,299 | 0 | -2,299 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 184,132 |
| Eurotunnel | 99,770 |
| ZLC | 34,470 |
| London | 20,913 |
| Middlesbrough | 14,786 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 68,105 | 116,027 | +47,922 |
| Eurotunnel | 89,465 | 10,305 | -79,160 |
| ZLC | 34,470 | 0 | -34,470 |
| London | 10,661 | 10,252 | -409 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 14,786 | +14,786 |
| Harwich | 0 | 14,125 | +14,125 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,299 | 0 | -2,299 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
| Wholesale 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-01 | 2 |
| 2024-09 | 1 |
| 2024-06 | 2 |
| 2024-05 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| REX H. PERKINS LIMITED | 10 |
| ARISTO FABRICS LIMITED | 6 |
| RAINBOW JERSEY LIMITED | 3 |
| D K GLOVESHEETS LTD | 3 |
| PAUL SMITH LIMITED | 1 |
| FABRICS & YARNS (MACCLESFIELD) LTD | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 7,433 |
| Austria | 1,815 |
| United States | 1,232 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 0 | 7,433 | +7,433 |
| Austria | 0 | 1,815 | +1,815 |
| United States | 1,232 | 0 | -1,232 |
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 | 10,480 |
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 | 1,232 | 9,248 | +8,016 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 10,480 |
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 | 1,232 | 9,248 | +8,016 |
Quick facts
HS code: 520524
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Single-strand cotton yarn with a thickness between 125 and 192.31 decitex