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 | 3,802,995 |
| India | 975,690 |
| Germany | 643,975 |
| Netherlands | 477,969 |
| China | 238,776 |
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 | 2,122,063 | 1,680,932 | -441,131 |
| India | 534,513 | 441,177 | -93,336 |
| Germany | 297,402 | 346,573 | +49,171 |
| Netherlands | 185,112 | 292,857 | +107,745 |
| China | 104,070 | 134,706 | +30,636 |
| Turkey | 102,437 | 68,765 | -33,672 |
| Indonesia | 82,009 | 0 | -82,009 |
| Italy | 28,082 | 40,183 | +12,101 |
| France | 14,192 | 44,517 | +30,325 |
| 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 | 3,939,604 |
| India | 986,010 |
| Germany | 752,913 |
| Belgium | 271,849 |
| China | 244,574 |
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 | 2,164,691 | 1,774,913 | -389,778 |
| India | 544,833 | 441,177 | -103,656 |
| Germany | 312,429 | 440,484 | +128,055 |
| Belgium | 134,531 | 137,318 | +2,787 |
| China | 108,514 | 136,060 | +27,546 |
| Uzbekistan | 52,249 | 99,928 | +47,679 |
| Turkey | 112,778 | 21,103 | -91,675 |
| Indonesia | 82,009 | 0 | -82,009 |
| Italy | 24,599 | 41,531 | +16,932 |
| France | 19,843 | 19,715 | -128 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 |
| 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 | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 2 | +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) | 5,341,365 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 905,238 |
| Air transport | 408,712 |
| Other | 79,615 |
| Road transport | 46,385 |
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) | 2,990,168 | 2,351,197 | -638,971 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 347,014 | 558,224 | +211,210 |
| Air transport | 190,041 | 218,671 | +28,630 |
| Other | 48,556 | 31,059 | -17,497 |
| Road transport | 28,192 | 18,193 | -9,999 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,982,047 |
| Felixstowe | 1,525,204 |
| London Gateway Port | 733,162 |
| Dover | 385,653 |
| Immingham Docks | 266,538 |
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 | 1,679,727 | 1,302,320 | -377,407 |
| Felixstowe | 964,255 | 560,949 | -403,306 |
| London Gateway Port | 233,711 | 499,451 | +265,740 |
| Dover | 174,616 | 211,037 | +36,421 |
| Immingham Docks | 91,260 | 175,278 | +84,018 |
| Birmingham Airport | 12,116 | 138,628 | +126,512 |
| Luton Airport | 133,193 | 13,540 | -119,653 |
| Eurotunnel | 52,964 | 58,214 | +5,250 |
| 000 | 48,556 | 31,059 | -17,497 |
| Thamesport | 41,393 | 16,511 | -24,882 |
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 | 19 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 11 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PREMIER TEXTILES LIMITED | 108 |
| 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 | 25 |
| ULSTER WEAVERS HOME LIMITED | 25 |
| FABRICS & YARNS (MACCLESFIELD) LTD | 25 |
| GERRIETS GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 21 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 21 |
| 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 | 167,425 |
| France | 102,065 |
| Romania | 70,193 |
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 | 71,739 | 95,686 | +23,947 |
| France | 45,100 | 56,965 | +11,865 |
| Romania | 34,735 | 35,458 | +723 |
| Morocco | 58,488 | 10,736 | -47,752 |
| Portugal | 17,603 | 7,243 | -10,360 |
| 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) | 1,124,780 |
| Air transport | 302,951 |
| 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) | 972,711 | 152,069 | -820,642 |
| Air transport | 139,732 | 163,219 | +23,487 |
| 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 | 1,086,049 |
| Immingham Docks | 167,283 |
| East Midlands Airport | 160,731 |
| ZLC | 47,111 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 45,417 |
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 | 955,501 | 130,548 | -824,953 |
| Immingham Docks | 107,746 | 59,537 | -48,209 |
| East Midlands Airport | 63,082 | 97,649 | +34,567 |
| ZLC | 22,678 | 24,433 | +1,755 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 21,764 | 23,653 | +1,889 |
| London Stansted Airport | 23,838 | 12,539 | -11,299 |
| Dover | 9,265 | 7,397 | -1,868 |
| 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