Import/export HS code 520612: Medium-thick cotton yarn, not for retail sale
Cotton yarn with a thickness between 232.56 and 714.29 decitex, 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 | 2,034,501 |
| Poland | 90,049 |
| India | 29,861 |
| Turkey | 23,482 |
| France | 16,855 |
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 | 1,097,049 | 937,452 | -159,597 |
| Poland | 46,905 | 43,144 | -3,761 |
| India | 26,461 | 3,400 | -23,061 |
| Turkey | 23,482 | 0 | -23,482 |
| France | 10,021 | 6,834 | -3,187 |
| Italy | 10,242 | 0 | -10,242 |
| Ireland | 16 | 12 | -4 |
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 | 2,091,143 |
| Poland | 37,870 |
| Turkey | 35,874 |
| India | 29,861 |
| Italy | 8,912 |
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 | 1,131,877 | 959,266 | -172,611 |
| Poland | 22,098 | 15,772 | -6,326 |
| Turkey | 23,482 | 12,392 | -11,090 |
| India | 26,461 | 3,400 | -23,061 |
| Italy | 8,912 | 0 | -8,912 |
| Portugal | 1,330 | 0 | -1,330 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Essex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Central Scotland | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,454,560 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 750,430 |
| Other | 28 |
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) | 895,473 | 559,087 | -336,386 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 318,687 | 431,743 | +113,056 |
| Other | 16 | 12 | -4 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 1,170,242 |
| Dover | 559,548 |
| Eurotunnel | 319,364 |
| Newhaven | 33,525 |
| Portsmouth | 30,433 |
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 | 599,832 | 570,410 | -29,422 |
| Dover | 294,447 | 265,101 | -29,346 |
| Eurotunnel | 230,606 | 88,758 | -141,848 |
| Newhaven | 33,525 | 0 | -33,525 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 30,433 | +30,433 |
| Southampton | 23,781 | 3,400 | -20,381 |
| Killingholme | 16,988 | 0 | -16,988 |
| London | 0 | 15,837 | +15,837 |
| Felixstowe | 2,680 | 12,392 | +9,712 |
| Thamesport | 6,338 | 4,499 | -1,839 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| Education | 1 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 5 |
| 2025-06 | 5 |
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 | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 9,108 |
| Ireland | 5,710 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,616 |
| United States | 1,535 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 9,108 | 0 | -9,108 |
| Ireland | 2,988 | 2,722 | -266 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 1,616 | +1,616 |
| United States | 1,535 | 0 | -1,535 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 10,643 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,988 |
| Other | 2,722 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,616 |
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 | 10,643 | 0 | -10,643 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,988 | 0 | -2,988 |
| Other | 0 | 2,722 | +2,722 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 1,616 | +1,616 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 10,643 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,988 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 10,643 | 0 | -10,643 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,988 | 0 | -2,988 |
| 000 | 0 | 2,722 | +2,722 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 1,616 | +1,616 |
Quick facts
HS code: 520612
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cotton yarn with a thickness between 232.56 and 714.29 decitex, used for industrial purposes. Not packaged for retail sale