Import/export HS code 520831: Plain weave cotton fabrics (dyed)
Plain weave cotton fabrics, lightweight (under 100 g/m²), dyed. Vibrant and colorful
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 479,861 |
| Pakistan | 470,318 |
| Italy | 303,836 |
| China | 284,341 |
| Germany | 69,906 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 186,471 | 293,390 | +106,919 |
| Pakistan | 140,032 | 330,286 | +190,254 |
| Italy | 157,481 | 146,355 | -11,126 |
| China | 171,040 | 113,301 | -57,739 |
| Germany | 28,149 | 41,757 | +13,608 |
| France | 21,328 | 39,530 | +18,202 |
| Turkey | 12,859 | 6,436 | -6,423 |
| Nepal | 12,046 | 6,057 | -5,989 |
| Thailand | 15,199 | 1,898 | -13,301 |
| Netherlands | 7,272 | 6,993 | -279 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 601,769 |
| Pakistan | 371,006 |
| China | 289,393 |
| Italy | 203,235 |
| Turkey | 30,713 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 189,033 | 412,736 | +223,703 |
| Pakistan | 150,203 | 220,803 | +70,600 |
| China | 176,092 | 113,301 | -62,791 |
| Italy | 104,757 | 98,478 | -6,279 |
| Turkey | 22,027 | 8,686 | -13,341 |
| Nepal | 13,177 | 6,057 | -7,120 |
| Thailand | 15,199 | 1,898 | -13,301 |
| Germany | 7,755 | 5,100 | -2,655 |
| United States | 5,339 | 5,438 | +99 |
| Israel | 8,121 | 0 | -8,121 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 19 |
| Inner London - East | 6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 15 | 10 | -5 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 5 | +4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 1,148,233 |
| Air transport | 294,048 |
| Other | 220,541 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 135,781 |
| Road transport | 7,208 |
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) | 434,072 | 714,161 | +280,089 |
| Air transport | 177,927 | 116,121 | -61,806 |
| Other | 73,276 | 147,265 | +73,989 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 82,425 | 53,356 | -29,069 |
| Road transport | 7,208 | 0 | -7,208 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 591,443 |
| Felixstowe | 338,469 |
| 000 | 220,541 |
| London Gateway Port | 131,601 |
| London | 98,887 |
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 | 206,135 | 385,308 | +179,173 |
| Felixstowe | 184,133 | 154,336 | -29,797 |
| 000 | 73,276 | 147,265 | +73,989 |
| London Gateway Port | 30,582 | 101,019 | +70,437 |
| London | 15,748 | 83,139 | +67,391 |
| East Midlands Airport | 58,576 | 22,363 | -36,213 |
| Manchester Airport | 50,503 | 22,520 | -27,983 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 47,087 | 9,263 | -37,824 |
| Dover | 32,451 | 17,927 | -14,524 |
| Birmingham Airport | 6,978 | 42,278 | +35,300 |
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 | 27 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 10 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
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 | 28 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 15m-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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 94,726 |
| Germany | 75,816 |
| Singapore | 52,436 |
| France | 44,614 |
| Moldova | 31,025 |
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 | 76,077 | 18,649 | -57,428 |
| Germany | 0 | 75,816 | +75,816 |
| Singapore | 21,256 | 31,180 | +9,924 |
| France | 12,215 | 32,399 | +20,184 |
| Moldova | 11,718 | 19,307 | +7,589 |
| Switzerland | 21,843 | 8,389 | -13,454 |
| Italy | 7,458 | 8,478 | +1,020 |
| Portugal | 2,800 | 9,261 | +6,461 |
| Viet Nam | 7,729 | 1,945 | -5,784 |
| Australia | 7,606 | 1,060 | -6,546 |
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 | 9,261 |
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 | 0 | 9,261 | +9,261 |
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 | 227,037 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 192,558 |
| Other | 9,261 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,154 |
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 | 150,392 | 76,645 | -73,747 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 52,308 | 140,250 | +87,942 |
| Other | 0 | 9,261 | +9,261 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 2,154 | +2,154 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 162,313 |
| East Midlands Airport | 150,440 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 58,455 |
| Dover | 26,559 |
| Manchester Airport | 11,516 |
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 | 36,285 | 126,028 | +89,743 |
| East Midlands Airport | 117,273 | 33,167 | -84,106 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 18,659 | 39,796 | +21,137 |
| Dover | 13,487 | 13,072 | -415 |
| Manchester Airport | 11,516 | 0 | -11,516 |
| 000 | 0 | 9,261 | +9,261 |
| ZLC | 2,018 | 1,987 | -31 |
| London Stansted Airport | 926 | 1,695 | +769 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,659 | 0 | -1,659 |
| Southampton | 0 | 1,173 | +1,173 |
Quick facts
HS code: 520831
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Plain weave cotton fabrics, lightweight (under 100 g/m²), dyed. Vibrant and colorful