Import/export HS code 520812: Plain weave cotton fabrics (100-200 g/m²)
Plain weave cotton fabrics, medium weight (100-200 g/m²). Suitable for durable clothing and home textiles
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* 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 | 3,776,127 |
| India | 943,096 |
| Germany | 716,487 |
| Netherlands | 470,716 |
| China | 237,300 |
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 | 2,056,006 | 1,720,121 | -335,885 |
| India | 482,956 | 460,140 | -22,816 |
| Germany | 308,977 | 407,510 | +98,533 |
| Netherlands | 285,276 | 185,440 | -99,836 |
| China | 100,630 | 136,670 | +36,040 |
| Turkey | 42,613 | 66,610 | +23,997 |
| Indonesia | 82,009 | 0 | -82,009 |
| Italy | 30,670 | 37,595 | +6,925 |
| France | 11,995 | 53,800 | +41,805 |
| South Korea | 53,928 | 0 | -53,928 |
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 | 3,917,606 |
| India | 952,323 |
| Germany | 816,875 |
| Belgium | 268,972 |
| China | 243,098 |
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 | 2,107,741 | 1,809,865 | -297,876 |
| India | 492,183 | 460,140 | -32,043 |
| Germany | 407,440 | 409,435 | +1,995 |
| Belgium | 143,262 | 125,710 | -17,552 |
| China | 105,074 | 138,024 | +32,950 |
| Uzbekistan | 52,249 | 99,928 | +47,679 |
| Indonesia | 82,009 | 0 | -82,009 |
| Turkey | 52,008 | 18,948 | -33,060 |
| Italy | 27,187 | 38,943 | +11,756 |
| France | 19,184 | 29,412 | +10,228 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Lancashire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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) | 5,251,538 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 929,401 |
| Air transport | 417,240 |
| Other | 79,615 |
| Road transport | 44,740 |
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) | 2,861,787 | 2,389,751 | -472,036 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 388,158 | 541,243 | +153,085 |
| Air transport | 196,490 | 220,750 | +24,260 |
| Other | 48,556 | 31,059 | -17,497 |
| Road transport | 28,702 | 16,038 | -12,664 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,847,906 |
| Felixstowe | 1,519,174 |
| London Gateway Port | 812,317 |
| Dover | 349,931 |
| Immingham Docks | 330,448 |
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 | 1,633,023 | 1,214,883 | -418,140 |
| Felixstowe | 884,153 | 635,021 | -249,132 |
| London Gateway Port | 233,711 | 578,606 | +344,895 |
| Dover | 138,894 | 211,037 | +72,143 |
| Immingham Docks | 187,069 | 143,379 | -43,690 |
| Birmingham Airport | 14,704 | 136,040 | +121,336 |
| Luton Airport | 139,276 | 1,932 | -137,344 |
| Eurotunnel | 59,057 | 54,593 | -4,464 |
| 000 | 48,556 | 31,059 | -17,497 |
| Thamesport | 40,049 | 19,196 | -20,853 |
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 | 18 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 10 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PREMIER TEXTILES LIMITED | 109 |
| M.& N.TEXTILES LIMITED | 83 |
| LEES-NEWSOME LIMITED | 47 |
| FRANCIS DINSMORE, LIMITED | 33 |
| SCAPA UK LIMITED | 32 |
| J. & C. JOEL LIMITED | 30 |
| J.D.MCDOUGALL,LIMITED | 26 |
| ULSTER WEAVERS HOME LIMITED | 25 |
| FABRICS & YARNS (MACCLESFIELD) LTD | 25 |
| GERRIETS GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 22 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 823,975 |
| Netherlands | 171,295 |
| United States | 163,675 |
| France | 102,065 |
| Romania | 77,150 |
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 | 807,817 | 16,158 | -791,659 |
| Netherlands | 108,835 | 62,460 | -46,375 |
| United States | 84,267 | 79,408 | -4,859 |
| France | 59,282 | 42,783 | -16,499 |
| Romania | 34,735 | 42,415 | +7,680 |
| Morocco | 29,514 | 10,736 | -18,778 |
| Portugal | 19,437 | 5,409 | -14,028 |
| Germany | 9,300 | 12,680 | +3,380 |
| Japan | 20,417 | 1,254 | -19,163 |
| Kazakhstan | 0 | 18,811 | +18,811 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,105,024 |
| Air transport | 300,893 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 173,213 |
| Road transport | 4,324 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 958,834 | 146,190 | -812,644 |
| Air transport | 151,200 | 149,693 | -1,507 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 115,160 | 58,053 | -57,107 |
| Road transport | 4,324 | 0 | -4,324 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,067,212 |
| Immingham Docks | 167,283 |
| East Midlands Airport | 152,221 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 46,835 |
| ZLC | 46,051 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 940,709 | 126,503 | -814,206 |
| Immingham Docks | 107,746 | 59,537 | -48,209 |
| East Midlands Airport | 66,627 | 85,594 | +18,967 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 30,747 | 16,088 | -14,659 |
| ZLC | 21,618 | 24,433 | +2,815 |
| London Stansted Airport | 23,838 | 18,633 | -5,205 |
| Dover | 11,099 | 5,563 | -5,536 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,382 | 4,945 | +563 |
| Portsmouth | 2,547 | 5,996 | +3,449 |
| Holyhead | 4,106 | 3,267 | -839 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 520812
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Plain weave cotton fabrics, medium weight (100-200 g/m²). Suitable for durable clothing and home textiles