Import/export HS code 520839: Various dyed cotton fabrics
Various dyed cotton fabrics not classified elsewhere. Versatile for multiple uses
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 40,411,308 |
| Turkey | 1,972,547 |
| China | 1,207,795 |
| Czechia | 961,030 |
| Germany | 764,439 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 19,308,026 | 21,103,282 | +1,795,256 |
| Turkey | 908,596 | 1,063,951 | +155,355 |
| China | 620,344 | 587,451 | -32,893 |
| Czechia | 263,954 | 697,076 | +433,122 |
| Germany | 513,084 | 251,355 | -261,729 |
| Pakistan | 368,172 | 351,774 | -16,398 |
| France | 647,187 | 58,183 | -589,004 |
| Italy | 257,978 | 305,206 | +47,228 |
| India | 253,952 | 93,923 | -160,029 |
| Switzerland | 87,388 | 62,372 | -25,016 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 40,993,363 |
| Turkey | 1,976,845 |
| China | 1,195,804 |
| Czechia | 983,635 |
| Germany | 774,410 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 19,900,001 | 21,093,362 | +1,193,361 |
| Turkey | 908,596 | 1,068,249 | +159,653 |
| China | 637,027 | 558,777 | -78,250 |
| Czechia | 263,954 | 719,681 | +455,727 |
| Germany | 527,569 | 246,841 | -280,728 |
| Pakistan | 368,172 | 351,774 | -16,398 |
| Italy | 258,986 | 300,183 | +41,197 |
| India | 256,470 | 124,390 | -132,080 |
| Switzerland | 64,159 | 47,706 | -16,453 |
| France | 57,899 | 33,462 | -24,437 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 20 |
| Inner London - East | 10 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Lancashire | 7 |
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 | 13 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
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) | 38,201,191 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,781,645 |
| Air transport | 730,986 |
| Road transport | 240,874 |
| Other | 14,418 |
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) | 19,461,473 | 18,739,718 | -721,755 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,245,911 | 5,535,734 | +2,289,823 |
| Air transport | 525,353 | 205,633 | -319,720 |
| Road transport | 62,660 | 178,214 | +115,554 |
| Other | 14,388 | 30 | -14,358 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 25,877,090 |
| Dover | 8,693,185 |
| Thamesport | 6,759,358 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,048,891 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,503,800 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 13,538,819 | 12,338,271 | -1,200,548 |
| Dover | 3,787,332 | 4,905,853 | +1,118,521 |
| Thamesport | 2,217,410 | 4,541,948 | +2,324,538 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,260,834 | 788,057 | -472,777 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 819,852 | 683,948 | -135,904 |
| Southampton | 560,398 | 553,155 | -7,243 |
| Felixstowe | 410,984 | 295,712 | -115,272 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 269,861 | 42,215 | -227,646 |
| ZLC | 85,448 | 201,334 | +115,886 |
| London Gateway Port | 67,654 | 124,997 | +57,343 |
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 | 41 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 32 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 14 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 9 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 15 |
| 2025-10 | 27 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
| 2025-07 | 20 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AMDA TRADING LIMITED | 76 |
| J.BARBOUR & SONS,LIMITED | 76 |
| LEES-NEWSOME LIMITED | 68 |
| EXCELSIOR TEXTILES LIMITED | 65 |
| REDWOOD TTM LTD | 58 |
| HILTON TEXTILES LIMITED | 58 |
| SMD (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 50 |
| HUDDERSFIELD FINE WORSTEDS LIMITED | 47 |
| HEIRLOOMS LIMITED | 45 |
| ASHLEY WILDE GROUP LIMITED | 39 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 48 |
| 0-1m | 21 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Nigeria | 68,655,128 |
| Senegal | 3,875,595 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,045,671 |
| Oman | 1,634,378 |
| France | 1,036,296 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 31,668,649 | 36,986,479 | +5,317,830 |
| Senegal | 1,154,906 | 2,720,689 | +1,565,783 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,149,981 | 1,895,690 | +745,709 |
| Oman | 1,091,078 | 543,300 | -547,778 |
| France | 785,779 | 250,517 | -535,262 |
| Mali | 0 | 942,473 | +942,473 |
| Belgium | 428,414 | 80,420 | -347,994 |
| Netherlands | 99,811 | 241,507 | +141,696 |
| Guinea | 34,716 | 228,928 | +194,212 |
| Moldova | 82,844 | 132,829 | +49,985 |
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 | 75,417,482 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,117,577 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,130,546 |
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 | 35,297,069 | 40,120,413 | +4,823,344 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 654,198 | 3,463,379 | +2,809,181 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,127,787 | 1,002,759 | -125,028 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 74,845,144 |
| London | 2,848,653 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,795,606 |
| London Gateway Port | 943,846 |
| Poole | 288,245 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 34,931,919 | 39,913,225 | +4,981,306 |
| London | 170,472 | 2,678,181 | +2,507,709 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,049,762 | 745,844 | -303,918 |
| London Gateway Port | 165,815 | 778,031 | +612,216 |
| Poole | 288,245 | 0 | -288,245 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 201,464 | 49,053 | -152,411 |
| East Midlands Airport | 110,371 | 76,205 | -34,166 |
| Portsmouth | 6,074 | 154,078 | +148,004 |
| Liverpool Docks | 31,837 | 33,677 | +1,840 |
| Immingham Docks | 36,270 | 27,629 | -8,641 |
Quick facts
HS code: 520839
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various dyed cotton fabrics not classified elsewhere. Versatile for multiple uses