Import/export HS code 520790: Various cotton yarn for retail sale
Cotton yarn with less than 85% cotton by weight, packaged for retail sale. Suitable for various crafting and textile 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 1,129,051 |
| Netherlands | 476,448 |
| China | 390,870 |
| India | 350,989 |
| Norway | 251,735 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 601,892 | 527,159 | -74,733 |
| Netherlands | 282,092 | 194,356 | -87,736 |
| China | 134,168 | 256,702 | +122,534 |
| India | 273,950 | 77,039 | -196,911 |
| Norway | 106,411 | 145,324 | +38,913 |
| United States | 29,654 | 43,861 | +14,207 |
| France | 22,942 | 44,183 | +21,241 |
| Italy | 53,638 | 11,750 | -41,888 |
| Spain | 37,386 | 26,818 | -10,568 |
| Pakistan | 36,620 | 19,957 | -16,663 |
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 | 1,168,176 |
| China | 815,770 |
| India | 355,388 |
| Bulgaria | 291,000 |
| Italy | 111,793 |
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 | 627,774 | 540,402 | -87,372 |
| China | 385,549 | 430,221 | +44,672 |
| India | 273,950 | 81,438 | -192,512 |
| Bulgaria | 178,887 | 112,113 | -66,774 |
| Italy | 40,408 | 71,385 | +30,977 |
| Spain | 38,787 | 25,466 | -13,321 |
| Pakistan | 39,313 | 19,957 | -19,356 |
| United States | 10,325 | 33,609 | +23,284 |
| Norway | 3,249 | 28,747 | +25,498 |
| Netherlands | 8,185 | 18,600 | +10,415 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
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 | 9 | 3 | -6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Devon | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +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) | 2,052,875 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 756,280 |
| Air transport | 238,568 |
| Road transport | 14,864 |
| Other | 3,676 |
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) | 1,132,567 | 920,308 | -212,259 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 427,609 | 328,671 | -98,938 |
| Air transport | 110,106 | 128,462 | +18,356 |
| Road transport | 3,850 | 11,014 | +7,164 |
| Other | 2,078 | 1,598 | -480 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,362,732 |
| Southampton | 488,117 |
| London Gateway Port | 314,644 |
| Immingham Docks | 252,824 |
| Birmingham Airport | 93,553 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 759,705 | 603,027 | -156,678 |
| Southampton | 289,963 | 198,154 | -91,809 |
| London Gateway Port | 150,685 | 163,959 | +13,274 |
| Immingham Docks | 181,937 | 70,887 | -111,050 |
| Birmingham Airport | 31,630 | 61,923 | +30,293 |
| Dover | 25,538 | 51,100 | +25,562 |
| Thamesport | 37,943 | 26,771 | -11,172 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,249 | 51,410 | +48,161 |
| London Stansted Airport | 33,532 | 20,005 | -13,527 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 28,320 | 20,649 | -7,671 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 20 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 19 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Creative, arts and entertainment activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LOVECRAFTS GROUP LIMITED | 85 |
| TILSATEC LIMITED | 59 |
| HOBBYCRAFT TRADING LIMITED | 58 |
| WOOL WAREHOUSE DIRECT LIMITED | 51 |
| KING COLE LIMITED | 35 |
| GROVES OF THAME LIMITED | 17 |
| JOHN L. BRIERLEY LIMITED | 17 |
| SPECTRUM YARNS LIMITED | 14 |
| BLACK SHEEP WOOLS LIMITED | 13 |
| P & J OKELL LTD | 12 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 23 |
| 0-1m | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 12,679,431 |
| United States | 6,358,283 |
| Switzerland | 103,325 |
| Norway | 98,628 |
| Canada | 72,576 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 7,530,263 | 5,149,168 | -2,381,095 |
| United States | 6,003,048 | 355,235 | -5,647,813 |
| Switzerland | 102,325 | 1,000 | -101,325 |
| Norway | 91,875 | 6,753 | -85,122 |
| Canada | 69,826 | 2,750 | -67,076 |
| India | 4,381 | 54,557 | +50,176 |
| United Arab Emirates | 38,084 | 1,604 | -36,480 |
| Spain | 30,148 | 0 | -30,148 |
| China | 19,115 | 1,499 | -17,616 |
| Mexico | 12,638 | 6,575 | -6,063 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 401 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 401 | 0 | -401 |
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 | 19,524,584 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 109,328 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,467 |
| Other | 401 |
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 | 13,986,387 | 5,538,197 | -8,448,190 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,918 | 79,410 | +49,492 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,587 | 7,880 | -6,707 |
| Other | 401 | 0 | -401 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 10,784,835 |
| London Stansted Airport | 8,618,117 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 76,266 |
| Southampton | 56,398 |
| London Gateway Port | 44,806 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 10,240,066 | 544,769 | -9,695,297 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,667,986 | 4,950,131 | +1,282,145 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 34,598 | 41,668 | +7,070 |
| Southampton | 26,293 | 30,105 | +3,812 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 44,806 | +44,806 |
| Birmingham Airport | 18,677 | 0 | -18,677 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,587 | 5,697 | -6,890 |
| Manchester Airport | 13,727 | 0 | -13,727 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,333 | 0 | -11,333 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,625 | 1,048 | -2,577 |
Quick facts
HS code: 520790
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cotton yarn with less than 85% cotton by weight, packaged for retail sale. Suitable for various crafting and textile projects