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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* 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 | 4,491,620 |
| Pakistan | 3,275,028 |
| Italy | 3,116,178 |
| Turkey | 1,185,308 |
| France | 158,368 |
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 | 2,509,632 | 1,981,988 | -527,644 |
| Pakistan | 1,618,690 | 1,656,338 | +37,648 |
| Italy | 1,859,665 | 1,256,513 | -603,152 |
| Turkey | 834,820 | 350,488 | -484,332 |
| France | 106,472 | 51,896 | -54,576 |
| Belgium | 107,351 | 32,371 | -74,980 |
| Poland | 50,690 | 44,650 | -6,040 |
| China | 14,150 | 36,773 | +22,623 |
| 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 | 4,729,733 |
| Pakistan | 3,295,433 |
| Italy | 3,102,729 |
| Turkey | 1,229,078 |
| 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 | 2,694,166 | 2,035,567 | -658,599 |
| Pakistan | 1,628,957 | 1,666,476 | +37,519 |
| Italy | 1,851,895 | 1,250,834 | -601,061 |
| Turkey | 840,076 | 389,002 | -451,074 |
| Belgium | 76,148 | 8,202 | -67,946 |
| Indonesia | 35,804 | 22,912 | -12,892 |
| India | 51,497 | 5,233 | -46,264 |
| China | 15,018 | 38,563 | +23,545 |
| Poland | 25,883 | 22,373 | -3,510 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 8,428 | +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 | 5 |
| 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 | 4 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| 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) | 8,096,119 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,011,057 |
| Air transport | 542,865 |
| 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) | 4,206,028 | 3,890,091 | -315,937 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,527,236 | 1,483,821 | -1,043,415 |
| Air transport | 470,170 | 72,695 | -397,475 |
| Road transport | 24,436 | 7,178 | -17,258 |
| Other | 16 | 650 | +634 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,751,557 |
| Southampton | 2,536,067 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,590,953 |
| Felixstowe | 1,277,033 |
| 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 | 1,559,029 | 1,192,528 | -366,501 |
| Southampton | 1,371,269 | 1,164,798 | -206,471 |
| Liverpool Docks | 782,827 | 808,126 | +25,299 |
| Felixstowe | 952,871 | 324,162 | -628,709 |
| Immingham Docks | 824,708 | 344,642 | -480,066 |
| Eurotunnel | 495,788 | 259,118 | -236,670 |
| Killingholme | 16,988 | 652,543 | +635,555 |
| London Gateway Port | 138,323 | 449,455 | +311,132 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 398,330 | 20,380 | -377,950 |
| London | 188,761 | 48,905 | -139,856 |
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 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
| 2025-07 | 12 |
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 | 22 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 592,051 |
| 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 | 579,541 | 12,510 | -567,031 |
| 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) | 552,717 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 48,441 |
| Air transport | 24,273 |
| 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) | 540,207 | 12,510 | -527,697 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 43,375 | 5,066 | -38,309 |
| Air transport | 24,273 | 0 | -24,273 |
| 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 | 549,729 |
| Killingholme | 42,322 |
| East Midlands Airport | 24,273 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,491 |
| 000 | 2,722 |
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 | 537,219 | 12,510 | -524,709 |
| Killingholme | 42,322 | 0 | -42,322 |
| 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