Import/export HS code 520531: Thick cotton yarn (single yarn)
Single 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | 1,055,369 |
| Spain | 441,499 |
| Italy | 181,838 |
| Brazil | 47,264 |
| Turkey | 46,733 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 623,012 | 432,357 | -190,655 |
| Spain | 206,707 | 234,792 | +28,085 |
| Italy | 180,760 | 1,078 | -179,682 |
| Brazil | 12,227 | 35,037 | +22,810 |
| Turkey | 22,472 | 24,261 | +1,789 |
| India | 24,666 | 13,109 | -11,557 |
| Portugal | 5,934 | 0 | -5,934 |
| United States | 0 | 3,267 | +3,267 |
| Poland | 0 | 2,325 | +2,325 |
| France | 1,418 | 0 | -1,418 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | 1,061,303 |
| Spain | 441,499 |
| Italy | 181,838 |
| Brazil | 47,264 |
| Turkey | 46,733 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 628,946 | 432,357 | -196,589 |
| Spain | 206,707 | 234,792 | +28,085 |
| Italy | 180,760 | 1,078 | -179,682 |
| Brazil | 12,227 | 35,037 | +22,810 |
| Turkey | 22,472 | 24,261 | +1,789 |
| India | 24,666 | 15,434 | -9,232 |
| United States | 0 | 3,267 | +3,267 |
| France | 1,418 | 0 | -1,418 |
| Sweden | 1,254 | 0 | -1,254 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Lancashire | 3 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,161,951 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 539,404 |
| Air transport | 119,983 |
| Road transport | 3,338 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 658,319 | 503,632 | -154,687 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 302,287 | 237,117 | -65,170 |
| Air transport | 116,716 | 3,267 | -113,449 |
| Road transport | 1,128 | 2,210 | +1,082 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 742,211 |
| London Gateway Port | 336,699 |
| Dover | 205,057 |
| Eurotunnel | 204,391 |
| Felixstowe | 102,044 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 450,474 | 291,737 | -158,737 |
| London Gateway Port | 183,179 | 153,520 | -29,659 |
| Dover | 121,849 | 83,208 | -38,641 |
| Eurotunnel | 77,530 | 126,861 | +49,331 |
| Felixstowe | 46,010 | 56,034 | +10,024 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 91,997 | 0 | -91,997 |
| Immingham Docks | 40,666 | 0 | -40,666 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,363 | 24,723 | +16,360 |
| London | 26,601 | 1,263 | -25,338 |
| Birmingham Airport | 21,879 | 0 | -21,879 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 9 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 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 | 7 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 20,398 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 20,398 | 0 | -20,398 |
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) | 20,398 |
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) | 20,398 | 0 | -20,398 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 20,398 |
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 | 20,398 | 0 | -20,398 |
Quick facts
HS code: 520531
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Single cotton yarn with a thickness of 714.29 decitex or more