Import/export HS code 520849: Various printed cotton fabrics
Various printed 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 3,264,058 |
| Austria | 1,348,161 |
| United States | 161,655 |
| Turkey | 113,394 |
| Japan | 82,776 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 2,219,966 | 1,044,092 | -1,175,874 |
| Austria | 635,688 | 712,473 | +76,785 |
| United States | 26,819 | 134,836 | +108,017 |
| Turkey | 35,038 | 78,356 | +43,318 |
| Japan | 67,255 | 15,521 | -51,734 |
| India | 14,072 | 49,942 | +35,870 |
| China | 22,445 | 40,346 | +17,901 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 59,069 | +59,069 |
| Switzerland | 24,115 | 31,324 | +7,209 |
| Portugal | 43,505 | 11,080 | -32,425 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 2,051,183 |
| Austria | 1,376,007 |
| Italy | 1,054,626 |
| United States | 144,661 |
| Turkey | 115,170 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1,710,942 | 340,241 | -1,370,701 |
| Austria | 663,534 | 712,473 | +48,939 |
| Italy | 456,802 | 597,824 | +141,022 |
| United States | 18,968 | 125,693 | +106,725 |
| Turkey | 36,814 | 78,356 | +41,542 |
| Pakistan | 39,887 | 59,069 | +19,182 |
| Hungary | 26,526 | 71,959 | +45,433 |
| Japan | 67,255 | 15,521 | -51,734 |
| India | 21,154 | 59,085 | +37,931 |
| China | 25,255 | 44,810 | +19,555 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 21 |
| Inner London - East | 9 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 14 | 16 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Outer London - South | 0 | 2 | +2 |
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) | 4,084,111 |
| Air transport | 702,434 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 604,758 |
| Road transport | 11,494 |
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) | 2,672,902 | 1,411,209 | -1,261,693 |
| Air transport | 236,955 | 465,479 | +228,524 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 269,181 | 335,577 | +66,396 |
| Road transport | 8,907 | 2,587 | -6,320 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,627,453 |
| Dover | 1,250,654 |
| London | 1,022,149 |
| Thamesport | 411,273 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 263,095 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,358,823 | 268,630 | -1,090,193 |
| Dover | 794,624 | 456,030 | -338,594 |
| London | 482,058 | 540,091 | +58,033 |
| Thamesport | 195,339 | 215,934 | +20,595 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 93,277 | 169,818 | +76,541 |
| Eurotunnel | 29,603 | 175,842 | +146,239 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,991 | 150,001 | +145,010 |
| East Midlands Airport | 56,402 | 82,515 | +26,113 |
| Southampton | 56,551 | 59,069 | +2,518 |
| London Stansted Airport | 39,290 | 44,622 | +5,332 |
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 | 25 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 11 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 6 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
| 2025-07 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| EMMA WILLIS LIMITED | 48 |
| BURBERRY LIMITED | 44 |
| AMDA TRADING LIMITED | 43 |
| TURNBULL & ASSER LIMITED | 42 |
| PAUL SMITH LIMITED | 39 |
| CARRINGTON HULL ASSOCIATES LIMITED | 36 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 30 |
| PROCOOK LIMITED | 23 |
| H.BULL & SON(TEXTILES)LIMITED | 13 |
| SYLVIA JEFFERY LIMITED | 13 |
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 | 13 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
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 | 1,302,327 |
| Czechia | 144,748 |
| France | 103,765 |
| Saudi Arabia | 72,187 |
| Netherlands | 48,564 |
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 | 1,137,025 | 165,302 | -971,723 |
| Czechia | 144,748 | 0 | -144,748 |
| France | 100,377 | 3,388 | -96,989 |
| Saudi Arabia | 43,740 | 28,447 | -15,293 |
| Netherlands | 34,978 | 13,586 | -21,392 |
| United States | 27,962 | 6,159 | -21,803 |
| China, Macao Special Administrative Region | 18,504 | 0 | -18,504 |
| India | 14,307 | 0 | -14,307 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 12,638 | +12,638 |
| Morocco | 8,928 | 2,537 | -6,391 |
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) | 1,561,765 |
| Air transport | 208,515 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 70,998 |
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) | 1,389,221 | 172,544 | -1,216,677 |
| Air transport | 147,815 | 60,700 | -87,115 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 40,312 | 30,686 | -9,626 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,556,544 |
| East Midlands Airport | 132,626 |
| London Gateway Port | 69,694 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 47,923 |
| London Stansted Airport | 15,720 |
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 | 1,386,952 | 169,592 | -1,217,360 |
| East Midlands Airport | 86,175 | 46,451 | -39,724 |
| London Gateway Port | 40,312 | 29,382 | -10,930 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 39,307 | 8,616 | -30,691 |
| London Stansted Airport | 12,717 | 3,003 | -9,714 |
| ZLC | 6,188 | 1,500 | -4,688 |
| Manchester Airport | 3,428 | 1,130 | -2,298 |
| Dover | 2,269 | 1,250 | -1,019 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 1,702 | +1,702 |
| Southampton | 0 | 1,304 | +1,304 |
Quick facts
HS code: 520849
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various printed cotton fabrics not classified elsewhere. Versatile for multiple uses