Import/export HS code 5206: Cotton yarn (not sewing thread), less than 85% cotton, not for retail sale
Cotton yarn used for weaving or knitting, not sold in small packages for individual use. Contains less than 85% cotton by weight
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 4,364,617 |
| Pakistan | 3,290,811 |
| Italy | 3,026,957 |
| Turkey | 1,101,794 |
| Belgium | 139,722 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 2,447,543 | 1,917,074 | -530,469 |
| Pakistan | 1,652,248 | 1,638,563 | -13,685 |
| Italy | 1,788,773 | 1,238,184 | -550,589 |
| Turkey | 687,901 | 413,893 | -274,008 |
| Belgium | 107,351 | 32,371 | -74,980 |
| France | 75,024 | 51,896 | -23,128 |
| Poland | 46,634 | 42,710 | -3,924 |
| China | 14,150 | 40,347 | +26,197 |
| Indonesia | 25,405 | 22,912 | -2,493 |
| India | 44,357 | 3,400 | -40,957 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 4,551,039 |
| Pakistan | 3,311,216 |
| Italy | 3,025,738 |
| Turkey | 1,147,581 |
| Belgium | 84,350 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 2,580,386 | 1,970,653 | -609,733 |
| Pakistan | 1,662,515 | 1,648,701 | -13,814 |
| Italy | 1,794,262 | 1,231,476 | -562,786 |
| Turkey | 694,145 | 453,436 | -240,709 |
| Belgium | 76,148 | 8,202 | -67,946 |
| Indonesia | 35,804 | 22,912 | -12,892 |
| China | 15,018 | 42,137 | +27,119 |
| India | 44,357 | 5,233 | -39,124 |
| Poland | 27,823 | 20,433 | -7,390 |
| Taiwan | 8,428 | 0 | -8,428 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Lancashire | 6 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Cheshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Lancashire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,997,343 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,841,508 |
| Air transport | 486,225 |
| Road transport | 31,614 |
| Other | 666 |
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) | 4,040,532 | 3,956,811 | -83,721 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,467,012 | 1,374,496 | -1,092,516 |
| Air transport | 415,332 | 70,893 | -344,439 |
| Road transport | 24,436 | 7,178 | -17,258 |
| Other | 21 | 645 | +624 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,713,887 |
| Southampton | 2,515,581 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,512,924 |
| Felixstowe | 1,193,396 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,169,350 |
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 | 1,535,114 | 1,178,773 | -356,341 |
| Southampton | 1,330,327 | 1,185,254 | -145,073 |
| Liverpool Docks | 769,744 | 743,180 | -26,564 |
| Felixstowe | 807,201 | 386,195 | -421,006 |
| Immingham Docks | 933,253 | 236,097 | -697,156 |
| Killingholme | 16,988 | 731,282 | +714,294 |
| Eurotunnel | 436,478 | 269,566 | -166,912 |
| London Gateway Port | 169,123 | 448,940 | +279,817 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 333,929 | 27,310 | -306,619 |
| London | 146,622 | 49,389 | -97,233 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 19 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 5 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
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 | 23 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 472,702 |
| Italy | 14,237 |
| Spain | 9,080 |
| Ireland | 5,710 |
| United States | 4,459 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 460,192 | 12,510 | -447,682 |
| Italy | 14,237 | 0 | -14,237 |
| Spain | 5,630 | 3,450 | -2,180 |
| Ireland | 2,988 | 2,722 | -266 |
| United States | 4,459 | 0 | -4,459 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 1,616 | +1,616 |
| Switzerland | 1,000 | 0 | -1,000 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 2,722 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 0 | 2,722 | +2,722 |
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) | 475,690 |
| Air transport | 24,273 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,119 |
| Other | 2,722 |
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) | 463,180 | 12,510 | -450,670 |
| Air transport | 24,273 | 0 | -24,273 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,053 | 5,066 | +4,013 |
| Other | 0 | 2,722 | +2,722 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 472,702 |
| East Midlands Airport | 24,273 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,491 |
| 000 | 2,722 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,616 |
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 | 460,192 | 12,510 | -447,682 |
| East Midlands Airport | 24,273 | 0 | -24,273 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,041 | 3,450 | -591 |
| 000 | 0 | 2,722 | +2,722 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 1,616 | +1,616 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
- 520611 – Thick cotton yarn, not for retail sale
- 520612 – Medium-thick cotton yarn, not for retail sale
- 520613 – Medium cotton yarn, not for retail sale
- 520614 – Medium-thin cotton yarn, not for retail sale
- 520615 – Thin cotton yarn, not for retail sale
- 520621 – Thick cotton yarn, not for retail sale
- 520622 – Medium-thick cotton yarn, not for retail sale
- 520623 – Medium cotton yarn, not for retail sale
- 520624 – Medium-thin cotton yarn, not for retail sale
- 520625 – Thin cotton yarn, not for retail sale
- 520631 – Thick single cotton yarn, not for retail sale
- 520632 – Medium-thick single cotton yarn, not for retail sale
- 520633 – Medium single cotton yarn, not for retail sale
- 520634 – Medium-thin single cotton yarn, not for retail sale
- 520635 – Thin single cotton yarn, not for retail sale
- 520641 – Thick single cotton yarn, not for retail sale
- 520642 – Medium-thick single cotton yarn, not for retail sale
- 520643 – Medium single cotton yarn, not for retail sale
- 520644 – Medium-thin single cotton yarn, not for retail sale
- 520645 – Thin single cotton yarn, not for retail sale
Quick facts
HS code: 5206
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cotton yarn used for weaving or knitting, not sold in small packages for individual use. Contains less than 85% cotton by weight