Import/export HS code 520543: Medium cotton yarn (single yarn, alternate)
Single cotton yarn with a thickness between 192.31 and 232.56 decitex (alternate category)
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 | 284,350 |
| Italy | 229,906 |
| Germany | 163,041 |
| India | 119,193 |
| Turkey | 37,230 |
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 | 102,825 | 181,525 | +78,700 |
| Italy | 149,649 | 80,257 | -69,392 |
| Germany | 126,755 | 36,286 | -90,469 |
| India | 55,774 | 63,419 | +7,645 |
| Turkey | 0 | 37,230 | +37,230 |
| France | 26,506 | 8,430 | -18,076 |
| Pakistan | 31,905 | 0 | -31,905 |
| Czechia | 10,811 | 4,901 | -5,910 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 233,958 |
| Portugal | 224,005 |
| Turkey | 200,233 |
| Italy | 78,962 |
| Pakistan | 60,733 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 113,249 | 120,709 | +7,460 |
| Portugal | 90,835 | 133,170 | +42,335 |
| Turkey | 110,355 | 89,878 | -20,477 |
| Italy | 53,876 | 25,086 | -28,790 |
| Pakistan | 39,149 | 21,584 | -17,565 |
| China | 52,247 | 0 | -52,247 |
| Germany | 17,148 | 11,801 | -5,347 |
| Czechia | 10,811 | 4,901 | -5,910 |
| Egypt | 9,189 | 2,279 | -6,910 |
| France | 5,273 | 2,640 | -2,633 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Lancashire | 3 |
| Highlands and Islands | 2 |
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 | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Southern Scotland | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West of England | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Cumbria | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 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) | 552,751 |
| Air transport | 193,953 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 151,992 |
| Road transport | 17,577 |
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) | 285,744 | 267,007 | -18,737 |
| Air transport | 133,293 | 60,660 | -72,633 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 85,188 | 66,804 | -18,384 |
| Road transport | 0 | 17,577 | +17,577 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 225,280 |
| Newhaven | 190,886 |
| Eurotunnel | 92,458 |
| Felixstowe | 92,317 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 83,053 |
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 | 112,085 | 113,195 | +1,110 |
| Newhaven | 84,539 | 106,347 | +21,808 |
| Eurotunnel | 59,137 | 33,321 | -25,816 |
| Felixstowe | 53,283 | 39,034 | -14,249 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 58,568 | 24,485 | -34,083 |
| East Midlands Airport | 41,296 | 18,291 | -23,005 |
| Birmingham Airport | 26,691 | 16,203 | -10,488 |
| London | 19,208 | 14,585 | -4,623 |
| Southampton | 31,905 | 0 | -31,905 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 26,009 | +26,009 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 17 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 9 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Construction of buildings | 1 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 6 |
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 | 18 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Quick facts
HS code: 520543
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Single cotton yarn with a thickness between 192.31 and 232.56 decitex (alternate category)