Import/export HS code 520548: Extra-fine cotton yarn (single yarn, alternate)
Single cotton yarn with a thickness of less than 83.33 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 5,256,914 |
| Germany | 755,671 |
| India | 156,089 |
| Egypt | 144,073 |
| China | 7,112 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 3,462,366 | 1,794,548 | -1,667,818 |
| Germany | 534,284 | 221,387 | -312,897 |
| India | 15,258 | 140,831 | +125,573 |
| Egypt | 140,192 | 3,881 | -136,311 |
| China | 7,112 | 0 | -7,112 |
| Austria | 6,317 | 0 | -6,317 |
| Portugal | 4,912 | 0 | -4,912 |
| Spain | 3,775 | 0 | -3,775 |
| France | 0 | 3,695 | +3,695 |
| Switzerland | 2,465 | 0 | -2,465 |
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 | 3,626,670 |
| India | 2,330,309 |
| Germany | 188,131 |
| China | 96,273 |
| Italy | 45,411 |
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 | 2,608,323 | 1,018,347 | -1,589,976 |
| India | 1,299,125 | 1,031,184 | -267,941 |
| Germany | 174,129 | 14,002 | -160,127 |
| China | 36,286 | 59,987 | +23,701 |
| Italy | 22,058 | 23,353 | +1,295 |
| Turkey | 26,922 | 0 | -26,922 |
| United Kingdom | 1,025 | 13,774 | +12,749 |
| Austria | 6,317 | 0 | -6,317 |
| France | 0 | 3,695 | +3,695 |
| Pakistan | 1,056 | 1,849 | +793 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Lancashire | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Wales | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Suffolk | 0 | 1 | +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) | 4,516,494 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,297,362 |
| Air transport | 533,439 |
| Road transport | 7,676 |
| Other | 11 |
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) | 2,752,385 | 1,764,109 | -988,276 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,293,481 | 3,881 | -1,289,600 |
| Air transport | 135,238 | 398,201 | +262,963 |
| Road transport | 0 | 7,676 | +7,676 |
| Other | 0 | 11 | +11 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 3,378,173 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,759,545 |
| Dover | 527,642 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 290,761 |
| London Gateway Port | 134,389 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 2,383,561 | 994,612 | -1,388,949 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,064,999 | 694,546 | -370,453 |
| Dover | 452,691 | 74,951 | -377,740 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 290,761 | +290,761 |
| London Gateway Port | 130,508 | 3,881 | -126,627 |
| Birmingham Airport | 81,398 | 14,347 | -67,051 |
| East Midlands Airport | 27,714 | 36,052 | +8,338 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 2,189 | 49,141 | +46,952 |
| Manchester Airport | 21,611 | 1,039 | -20,572 |
| Thamesport | 8,235 | 0 | -8,235 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 12 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 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 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 95,761 |
| Japan | 11,001 |
| Romania | 3,663 |
| France | 3,229 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,530 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 85,013 | 10,748 | -74,265 |
| Japan | 0 | 11,001 | +11,001 |
| Romania | 0 | 3,663 | +3,663 |
| France | 3,229 | 0 | -3,229 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,051 | 1,479 | +428 |
| Italy | 1,796 | 0 | -1,796 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,380 | 0 | -1,380 |
| Canada | 1,200 | 0 | -1,200 |
| Norway | 0 | 1,148 | +1,148 |
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) | 89,390 |
| Air transport | 29,788 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,530 |
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) | 88,242 | 1,148 | -87,094 |
| Air transport | 4,376 | 25,412 | +21,036 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,051 | 1,479 | +428 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 85,013 |
| East Midlands Airport | 29,788 |
| Dover | 4,377 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,479 |
| Southampton | 1,051 |
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 | 85,013 | 0 | -85,013 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,376 | 25,412 | +21,036 |
| Dover | 3,229 | 1,148 | -2,081 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 1,479 | +1,479 |
| Southampton | 1,051 | 0 | -1,051 |
Quick facts
HS code: 520548
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Single cotton yarn with a thickness of less than 83.33 decitex (alternate category)