Import/export HS code 520544: Medium-fine cotton yarn (single yarn, alternate)
Single cotton yarn with a thickness between 125 and 192.31 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Egypt | 4,683,586 |
| Italy | 2,160,423 |
| Pakistan | 318,980 |
| India | 279,269 |
| Syrian Arab Republic | 150,602 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 1,846,117 | 2,837,469 | +991,352 |
| Italy | 772,422 | 1,388,001 | +615,579 |
| Pakistan | 93,280 | 225,700 | +132,420 |
| India | 203,564 | 75,705 | -127,859 |
| Syrian Arab Republic | 0 | 150,602 | +150,602 |
| Turkey | 0 | 63,168 | +63,168 |
| Germany | 37,891 | 0 | -37,891 |
| Portugal | 5,204 | 4,247 | -957 |
| France | 6,242 | 0 | -6,242 |
| Spain | 0 | 4,473 | +4,473 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Egypt | 6,442,064 |
| Italy | 377,861 |
| Pakistan | 359,468 |
| India | 299,477 |
| Syrian Arab Republic | 150,602 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 2,317,836 | 4,124,228 | +1,806,392 |
| Italy | 331,510 | 46,351 | -285,159 |
| Pakistan | 95,843 | 263,625 | +167,782 |
| India | 215,052 | 84,425 | -130,627 |
| Syrian Arab Republic | 0 | 150,602 | +150,602 |
| Turkey | 4,479 | 80,134 | +75,655 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Lancashire | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Southern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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) | 5,956,344 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,638,895 |
| Air transport | 118,846 |
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) | 2,231,026 | 3,725,318 | +1,494,292 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 659,050 | 979,845 | +320,795 |
| Air transport | 74,644 | 44,202 | -30,442 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 4,056,728 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,697,603 |
| London Gateway Port | 791,640 |
| Felixstowe | 524,632 |
| Dover | 306,582 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 1,712,587 | 2,344,141 | +631,554 |
| Middlesbrough | 426,011 | 1,271,592 | +845,581 |
| London Gateway Port | 133,530 | 658,110 | +524,580 |
| Felixstowe | 283,022 | 241,610 | -41,412 |
| Dover | 243,599 | 62,983 | -180,616 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 63,168 | +63,168 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 62,420 | 0 | -62,420 |
| London | 5,210 | 33,473 | +28,263 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 7,817 | 30,417 | +22,600 |
| Birmingham Airport | 37,891 | 0 | -37,891 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 10 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 7 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
| Retail 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 4 |
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 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 1,412,871 |
| Czechia | 5,355 |
| Italy | 3,778 |
| Chile | 1,728 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 1,021,785 | 391,086 | -630,699 |
| Czechia | 2,563 | 2,792 | +229 |
| Italy | 1,422 | 2,356 | +934 |
| Chile | 1,728 | 0 | -1,728 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,412,871 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,583 |
| Air transport | 4,278 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,021,785 | 391,086 | -630,699 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,563 | 4,020 | +1,457 |
| Air transport | 3,150 | 1,128 | -2,022 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 921,924 |
| London Gateway Port | 391,086 |
| Felixstowe | 99,861 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,355 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,278 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 921,924 | 0 | -921,924 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 391,086 | +391,086 |
| Felixstowe | 99,861 | 0 | -99,861 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,563 | 2,792 | +229 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,150 | 1,128 | -2,022 |
| Dover | 0 | 1,228 | +1,228 |
Quick facts
HS code: 520544
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Single cotton yarn with a thickness between 125 and 192.31 decitex (alternate category)