Import/export HS code 520611: Thick cotton yarn, not for retail sale
Cotton yarn with a thickness of 714.29 decitex or more, used for industrial purposes. Not packaged for retail sale
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 1,377,231 |
| Turkey | 545,148 |
| Pakistan | 447,470 |
| Italy | 333,003 |
| France | 125,351 |
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 | 828,425 | 548,806 | -279,619 |
| Turkey | 253,398 | 291,750 | +38,352 |
| Pakistan | 404,767 | 42,703 | -362,064 |
| Italy | 235,352 | 97,651 | -137,701 |
| France | 94,773 | 30,578 | -64,195 |
| China | 3,883 | 27,283 | +23,400 |
| Netherlands | 1,715 | 0 | -1,715 |
| Portugal | 983 | 0 | -983 |
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 | 1,513,775 |
| Turkey | 545,148 |
| Pakistan | 447,470 |
| Italy | 321,810 |
| China | 31,166 |
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 | 934,391 | 579,384 | -355,007 |
| Turkey | 253,398 | 291,750 | +38,352 |
| Pakistan | 404,767 | 42,703 | -362,064 |
| Italy | 224,159 | 97,651 | -126,508 |
| China | 3,883 | 27,283 | +23,400 |
| Netherlands | 1,715 | 0 | -1,715 |
| Portugal | 983 | 0 | -983 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Lancashire | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Wales | 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) | 1,447,412 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,361,384 |
| Air transport | 53,271 |
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) | 876,711 | 570,701 | -306,010 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 924,575 | 436,809 | -487,766 |
| Air transport | 22,010 | 31,261 | +9,251 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,319,184 |
| Felixstowe | 507,402 |
| Southampton | 373,411 |
| Eurotunnel | 194,378 |
| London Gateway Port | 117,347 |
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 | 831,423 | 487,761 | -343,662 |
| Felixstowe | 286,379 | 221,023 | -65,356 |
| Southampton | 319,030 | 54,381 | -264,649 |
| Eurotunnel | 90,385 | 103,993 | +13,608 |
| London Gateway Port | 59,188 | 58,159 | -1,029 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 102,175 | 0 | -102,175 |
| London | 16,462 | 33,068 | +16,606 |
| Immingham Docks | 33,840 | 0 | -33,840 |
| Middlesbrough | 32,263 | 0 | -32,263 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 27,992 | +27,992 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 9 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| 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 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 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 | 12 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 9,080 |
| United States | 2,924 |
| Switzerland | 1,000 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 5,630 | 3,450 | -2,180 |
| United States | 2,924 | 0 | -2,924 |
| Switzerland | 1,000 | 0 | -1,000 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 8,501 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,503 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 8,501 | 0 | -8,501 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,053 | 3,450 | +2,397 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 8,501 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,503 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 8,501 | 0 | -8,501 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,053 | 3,450 | +2,397 |
Quick facts
HS code: 520611
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cotton yarn with a thickness of 714.29 decitex or more, used for industrial purposes. Not packaged for retail sale