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 | 1,949,627 |
| Poland | 84,053 |
| Turkey | 33,969 |
| India | 29,861 |
| France | 13,146 |
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 | 1,065,314 | 884,313 | -181,001 |
| Poland | 42,773 | 41,280 | -1,493 |
| Turkey | 23,482 | 10,487 | -12,995 |
| India | 26,461 | 3,400 | -23,061 |
| France | 6,312 | 6,834 | +522 |
| Italy | 10,242 | 1,865 | -8,377 |
| Ireland | 21 | 7 | -14 |
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 | 1,996,564 |
| Turkey | 46,361 |
| Poland | 37,870 |
| India | 29,861 |
| Italy | 10,777 |
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 | 1,090,437 | 906,127 | -184,310 |
| Turkey | 23,482 | 22,879 | -603 |
| Poland | 23,962 | 13,908 | -10,054 |
| India | 26,461 | 3,400 | -23,061 |
| Italy | 8,912 | 1,865 | -7,047 |
| 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 | 4 |
| 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 | 4 | +1 |
| 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) | 1,436,558 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 686,205 |
| 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) | 927,412 | 509,146 | -418,266 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 247,172 | 439,033 | +191,861 |
| Other | 21 | 7 | -14 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 1,131,985 |
| Dover | 521,249 |
| Eurotunnel | 305,140 |
| 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 | 558,492 | 573,493 | +15,001 |
| Dover | 278,742 | 242,507 | -36,235 |
| Eurotunnel | 218,246 | 86,894 | -131,352 |
| Newhaven | 33,525 | 0 | -33,525 |
| Portsmouth | 30,433 | 0 | -30,433 |
| Southampton | 23,781 | 3,400 | -20,381 |
| Felixstowe | 2,680 | 22,879 | +20,199 |
| Killingholme | 16,988 | 0 | -16,988 |
| London | 1,330 | 14,507 | +13,177 |
| 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 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| Education | 1 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 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 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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