Import/export HS code 520710: High-cotton yarn for retail sale
Cotton yarn containing 85% or more cotton by weight, packaged for retail sale. Ideal for crafting and small projects
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 1,965,296 |
| Turkey | 1,947,861 |
| China | 1,094,548 |
| Bulgaria | 887,878 |
| Germany | 740,284 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 955,573 | 1,009,723 | +54,150 |
| Turkey | 824,656 | 1,123,205 | +298,549 |
| China | 683,528 | 411,020 | -272,508 |
| Bulgaria | 445,408 | 442,470 | -2,938 |
| Germany | 324,492 | 415,792 | +91,300 |
| Netherlands | 298,514 | 230,145 | -68,369 |
| India | 93,196 | 316,870 | +223,674 |
| Poland | 144,199 | 186,062 | +41,863 |
| Norway | 150,966 | 170,582 | +19,616 |
| United States | 100,546 | 94,638 | -5,908 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 2,128,366 |
| China | 1,826,882 |
| Bulgaria | 1,743,825 |
| France | 1,490,121 |
| India | 775,076 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 899,491 | 1,228,875 | +329,384 |
| China | 1,027,563 | 799,319 | -228,244 |
| Bulgaria | 873,990 | 869,835 | -4,155 |
| France | 771,205 | 718,916 | -52,289 |
| India | 304,938 | 470,138 | +165,200 |
| Poland | 162,226 | 206,440 | +44,214 |
| Peru | 59,942 | 112,724 | +52,782 |
| Hungary | 131,535 | 24,838 | -106,697 |
| United States | 66,868 | 68,586 | +1,718 |
| Italy | 63,854 | 61,416 | -2,438 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 34 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| West Central Scotland | 7 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
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 | 19 | 16 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| West Central Scotland | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 3 | +2 |
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) | 4,403,071 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,950,412 |
| Air transport | 519,117 |
| Road transport | 458,226 |
| Other | 30,158 |
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) | 2,150,120 | 2,252,951 | +102,831 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,978,430 | 1,971,982 | -6,448 |
| Air transport | 246,035 | 273,082 | +27,047 |
| Road transport | 205,590 | 252,636 | +47,046 |
| Other | 24,471 | 5,687 | -18,784 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,264,583 |
| Felixstowe | 1,845,418 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,238,220 |
| Southampton | 617,513 |
| Killingholme | 555,732 |
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 | 982,848 | 1,281,735 | +298,887 |
| Felixstowe | 976,529 | 868,889 | -107,640 |
| London Gateway Port | 447,958 | 790,262 | +342,304 |
| Southampton | 305,151 | 312,362 | +7,211 |
| Killingholme | 361,273 | 194,459 | -166,814 |
| Immingham Docks | 284,766 | 259,154 | -25,612 |
| Eurotunnel | 317,919 | 216,504 | -101,415 |
| ZLC | 205,590 | 253,591 | +48,001 |
| Birmingham Airport | 117,331 | 143,990 | +26,659 |
| Thamesport | 152,472 | 17,426 | -135,046 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 71 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 30 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of food products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-11 | 20 |
| 2025-10 | 20 |
| 2025-09 | 19 |
| 2025-08 | 20 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LOVECRAFTS GROUP LIMITED | 93 |
| HOBBYCRAFT TRADING LIMITED | 58 |
| TILSATEC LIMITED | 58 |
| OVERSEAS TRADING LIMITED | 53 |
| WOOL WAREHOUSE DIRECT LIMITED | 52 |
| GROVES OF THAME LIMITED | 50 |
| WOOL AND THE GANG LTD | 42 |
| KING COLE LIMITED | 38 |
| HACHETTE PARTWORKS LIMITED | 36 |
| JOHN COTTON GROUP LIMITED | 27 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 51 |
| 0-1m | 40 |
| Other | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 216,140 |
| Australia | 53,543 |
| Iceland | 48,916 |
| Ireland | 28,519 |
| Germany | 25,599 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 72,394 | 143,746 | +71,352 |
| Australia | 31,143 | 22,400 | -8,743 |
| Iceland | 30,775 | 18,141 | -12,634 |
| Ireland | 23,520 | 4,999 | -18,521 |
| Germany | 19,444 | 6,155 | -13,289 |
| France | 14,668 | 9,186 | -5,482 |
| Japan | 14,904 | 0 | -14,904 |
| New Zealand | 12,737 | 0 | -12,737 |
| China | 5,771 | 6,898 | +1,127 |
| Poland | 9,149 | 924 | -8,225 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 223,514 |
| Air transport | 151,311 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 148,938 |
| Other | 209 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 74,400 | 149,114 | +74,714 |
| Air transport | 100,728 | 50,583 | -50,145 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 107,392 | 41,546 | -65,846 |
| Other | 153 | 56 | -97 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 117,186 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 53,357 |
| Middlesbrough | 48,916 |
| ZLC | 47,628 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 46,029 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 36,311 | 80,875 | +44,564 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 40,299 | 13,058 | -27,241 |
| Middlesbrough | 30,775 | 18,141 | -12,634 |
| ZLC | 46,704 | 924 | -45,780 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,880 | 40,149 | +34,269 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,548 | 33,610 | +24,062 |
| Liverpool Docks | 31,364 | 5,432 | -25,932 |
| Felixstowe | 6,633 | 22,400 | +15,767 |
| East Midlands Airport | 23,811 | 3,780 | -20,031 |
| London Stansted Airport | 21,925 | 1,832 | -20,093 |
Quick facts
HS code: 520710
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cotton yarn containing 85% or more cotton by weight, packaged for retail sale. Ideal for crafting and small projects