Import/export HS code 520911: Plain weave heavy cotton fabric
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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 | 7,420,749 |
| India | 1,968,806 |
| Germany | 198,178 |
| China | 131,726 |
| France | 122,632 |
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 | 2,895,704 | 4,525,045 | +1,629,341 |
| India | 910,559 | 1,058,247 | +147,688 |
| Germany | 110,384 | 87,794 | -22,590 |
| China | 104,938 | 26,788 | -78,150 |
| France | 79,833 | 42,799 | -37,034 |
| Italy | 104,380 | 11,928 | -92,452 |
| Netherlands | 15,266 | 58,953 | +43,687 |
| United States | 66,024 | 7,220 | -58,804 |
| Spain | 35,974 | 2,169 | -33,805 |
| Belgium | 23,657 | 0 | -23,657 |
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 | 7,500,935 |
| India | 1,908,264 |
| Germany | 302,671 |
| Italy | 130,614 |
| China | 123,457 |
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 | 2,970,525 | 4,530,410 | +1,559,885 |
| India | 913,704 | 994,560 | +80,856 |
| Germany | 173,958 | 128,713 | -45,245 |
| Italy | 118,686 | 11,928 | -106,758 |
| China | 30,117 | 93,340 | +63,223 |
| United States | 67,639 | 7,220 | -60,419 |
| Belgium | 23,657 | 42,799 | +19,142 |
| Spain | 35,974 | 2,169 | -33,805 |
| France | 14,834 | 8,394 | -6,440 |
| Portugal | 0 | 22,917 | +22,917 |
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 | 5 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Northern Ireland | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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) | 9,485,269 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 409,450 |
| Air transport | 286,326 |
| Other | 40,191 |
| Road transport | 19,951 |
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) | 3,909,976 | 5,575,293 | +1,665,317 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 249,786 | 159,664 | -90,122 |
| Air transport | 212,854 | 73,472 | -139,382 |
| Other | 33 | 40,158 | +40,125 |
| Road transport | 0 | 19,951 | +19,951 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 5,281,888 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,462,746 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 923,853 |
| Belfast Port | 894,906 |
| Felixstowe | 850,743 |
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 | 2,377,924 | 2,903,964 | +526,040 |
| London Gateway Port | 547,982 | 914,764 | +366,782 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 260,710 | 663,143 | +402,433 |
| Belfast Port | 46,876 | 848,030 | +801,154 |
| Felixstowe | 651,041 | 199,702 | -451,339 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 161,712 | 43,432 | -118,280 |
| Eurotunnel | 84,895 | 67,015 | -17,880 |
| Dover | 107,691 | 30,701 | -76,990 |
| Immingham Docks | 34,972 | 59,639 | +24,667 |
| 000 | 33 | 40,158 | +40,125 |
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 | 15 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 9 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| M.& N.TEXTILES LIMITED | 114 |
| PREMIER TEXTILES LIMITED | 100 |
| J.D.MCDOUGALL,LIMITED | 45 |
| FRANCIS DINSMORE, LIMITED | 41 |
| JOHN COTTON GROUP LIMITED | 36 |
| J. & C. JOEL LIMITED | 32 |
| THE BRITISH MILLERAIN COMPANY LIMITED | 25 |
| BRODIE & MIDDLETON LIMITED | 22 |
| LEES-NEWSOME LIMITED | 22 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 19 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | 125,886 |
| France | 73,239 |
| Netherlands | 70,509 |
| Singapore | 56,789 |
| Ireland | 55,085 |
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 | 52,651 | 73,235 | +20,584 |
| France | 61,709 | 11,530 | -50,179 |
| Netherlands | 66,714 | 3,795 | -62,919 |
| Singapore | 53,039 | 3,750 | -49,289 |
| Ireland | 31,366 | 23,719 | -7,647 |
| Canada | 4,936 | 41,554 | +36,618 |
| Belgium | 6,806 | 32,152 | +25,346 |
| Iceland | 7,225 | 18,106 | +10,881 |
| Sweden | 10,081 | 13,590 | +3,509 |
| China, Macao Special Administrative Region | 20,437 | 0 | -20,437 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 45,414 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 27,855 | 17,559 | -10,296 |
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 | 350,682 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 157,694 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 120,925 |
| Other | 45,414 |
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 | 200,330 | 150,352 | -49,978 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 80,334 | 77,360 | -2,974 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 86,337 | 34,588 | -51,749 |
| Other | 27,855 | 17,559 | -10,296 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 127,908 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 106,619 |
| Immingham Docks | 99,156 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 76,596 |
| Manchester Airport | 55,837 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 86,208 | 41,700 | -44,508 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 63,016 | 43,603 | -19,413 |
| Immingham Docks | 78,906 | 20,250 | -58,656 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 33,563 | 43,033 | +9,470 |
| Manchester Airport | 47,108 | 8,729 | -38,379 |
| ZLC | 12,035 | 34,324 | +22,289 |
| 000 | 27,855 | 17,559 | -10,296 |
| London Stansted Airport | 21,416 | 21,234 | -182 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,625 | 18,106 | +14,481 |
| Southampton | 0 | 17,382 | +17,382 |
Quick facts
HS code: 520911
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Simple, strong cotton fabric with a plain weave, perfect for everyday use