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 | 7,333,731 |
| India | 1,949,986 |
| Germany | 206,673 |
| China | 130,563 |
| 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 | 2,601,758 | 4,731,973 | +2,130,215 |
| India | 796,852 | 1,153,134 | +356,282 |
| Germany | 115,313 | 91,360 | -23,953 |
| China | 104,938 | 25,625 | -79,313 |
| France | 79,833 | 42,799 | -37,034 |
| Italy | 105,690 | 11,928 | -93,762 |
| Netherlands | 15,266 | 58,953 | +43,687 |
| United States | 66,024 | 3,671 | -62,353 |
| Spain | 38,162 | 2,169 | -35,993 |
| 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 | 7,413,917 |
| India | 1,889,444 |
| Germany | 312,697 |
| Italy | 131,924 |
| China | 122,294 |
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 | 2,676,579 | 4,737,338 | +2,060,759 |
| India | 799,997 | 1,089,447 | +289,450 |
| Germany | 181,272 | 131,425 | -49,847 |
| Italy | 119,996 | 11,928 | -108,068 |
| China | 30,117 | 92,177 | +62,060 |
| United States | 67,639 | 3,671 | -63,968 |
| Belgium | 23,657 | 42,799 | +19,142 |
| Spain | 38,162 | 2,169 | -35,993 |
| Turkey | 0 | 22,341 | +22,341 |
| France | 14,834 | 6,863 | -7,971 |
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 | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| 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) | 9,404,086 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 392,388 |
| Air transport | 268,913 |
| 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) | 3,512,073 | 5,892,013 | +2,379,940 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 249,708 | 142,680 | -107,028 |
| Air transport | 213,040 | 55,873 | -157,167 |
| 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 | 5,426,891 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,317,875 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 923,853 |
| Felixstowe | 836,588 |
| Belfast Port | 827,746 |
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 | 2,051,406 | 3,375,485 | +1,324,079 |
| London Gateway Port | 547,982 | 769,893 | +221,911 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 260,710 | 663,143 | +402,433 |
| Felixstowe | 579,656 | 256,932 | -322,724 |
| Belfast Port | 46,876 | 780,870 | +733,994 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 155,726 | 27,364 | -128,362 |
| Eurotunnel | 82,620 | 71,478 | -11,142 |
| Dover | 110,432 | 28,950 | -81,482 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| M.& N.TEXTILES LIMITED | 113 |
| PREMIER TEXTILES LIMITED | 99 |
| J.D.MCDOUGALL,LIMITED | 44 |
| FRANCIS DINSMORE, LIMITED | 40 |
| JOHN COTTON GROUP LIMITED | 36 |
| J. & C. JOEL LIMITED | 32 |
| THE BRITISH MILLERAIN COMPANY LIMITED | 24 |
| LEES-NEWSOME LIMITED | 22 |
| BRODIE & MIDDLETON LIMITED | 21 |
| SMD (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 19 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 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 | 144,227 |
| Netherlands | 70,509 |
| France | 70,089 |
| Ireland | 57,226 |
| Singapore | 56,789 |
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 | 69,584 | 74,643 | +5,059 |
| Netherlands | 66,714 | 3,795 | -62,919 |
| France | 61,709 | 8,380 | -53,329 |
| Ireland | 31,895 | 25,331 | -6,564 |
| Singapore | 53,039 | 3,750 | -49,289 |
| Canada | 4,936 | 41,554 | +36,618 |
| Belgium | 6,806 | 32,152 | +25,346 |
| Iceland | 13,021 | 18,106 | +5,085 |
| Sweden | 7,943 | 15,728 | +7,785 |
| China, Macao Special Administrative Region | 18,907 | 1,530 | -17,377 |
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 | 47,555 |
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 | 28,384 | 19,171 | -9,213 |
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 | 358,239 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 154,544 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 145,062 |
| Other | 47,555 |
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 | 212,808 | 145,431 | -67,377 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 73,382 | 81,162 | +7,780 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 110,474 | 34,588 | -75,886 |
| Other | 28,384 | 19,171 | -9,213 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 128,231 |
| Immingham Docks | 122,164 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 103,469 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 89,410 |
| 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 | 87,010 | 41,221 | -45,789 |
| Immingham Docks | 99,776 | 22,388 | -77,388 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 58,202 | 45,267 | -12,935 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 44,847 | 44,563 | -284 |
| Manchester Airport | 47,108 | 8,729 | -38,379 |
| 000 | 28,384 | 19,171 | -9,213 |
| London Stansted Airport | 20,008 | 22,642 | +2,634 |
| ZLC | 13,835 | 26,944 | +13,109 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,625 | 18,106 | +14,481 |
| Southampton | 1,129 | 17,382 | +16,253 |
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