Import/export HS code 520641: Thick single cotton yarn, not for retail sale
Single-strand 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | 2,546,405 |
| Spain | 530,488 |
| Eritrea | 26,070 |
| Italy | 19,066 |
| China | 7,386 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 1,052,244 | 1,494,161 | +441,917 |
| Spain | 309,923 | 220,565 | -89,358 |
| Eritrea | 26,070 | 0 | -26,070 |
| Italy | 14,106 | 4,960 | -9,146 |
| China | 0 | 7,386 | +7,386 |
| France | 0 | 1,187 | +1,187 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | 2,553,791 |
| Spain | 557,745 |
| Italy | 19,066 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 1,052,244 | 1,501,547 | +449,303 |
| Spain | 335,993 | 221,752 | -114,241 |
| Italy | 14,106 | 4,960 | -9,146 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Cumbria | 1 |
| East Central Scotland | 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 | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cumbria | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Central Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Suffolk | 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) | 2,881,916 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 241,695 |
| Air transport | 6,991 |
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) | 1,254,311 | 1,627,605 | +373,294 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 141,041 | 100,654 | -40,387 |
| Air transport | 6,991 | 0 | -6,991 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,076,427 |
| London Gateway Port | 386,158 |
| Liverpool Docks | 214,725 |
| Dover | 116,943 |
| Dagenham | 99,945 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 948,954 | 1,127,473 | +178,519 |
| London Gateway Port | 56,964 | 329,194 | +272,230 |
| Liverpool Docks | 133,564 | 81,161 | -52,403 |
| Dover | 44,838 | 72,105 | +27,267 |
| Dagenham | 99,945 | 0 | -99,945 |
| Felixstowe | 46,326 | 46,084 | -242 |
| Eurotunnel | 47,883 | 18,655 | -29,228 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 44,124 | +44,124 |
| London | 15,181 | 0 | -15,181 |
| Thamesport | 1,697 | 9,463 | +7,766 |
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 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 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 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
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 | 4 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 1 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Quick facts
HS code: 520641
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Single-strand cotton yarn with a thickness of 714.29 decitex or more, used for industrial purposes. Not packaged for retail sale