Import/export HS code 520921: Plain weave medium cotton fabric
Lightweight plain weave cotton fabric, soft and breathable for casual wear
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 326,047 |
| Pakistan | 305,974 |
| India | 213,845 |
| Netherlands | 55,412 |
| China | 47,174 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 149,998 | 176,049 | +26,051 |
| Pakistan | 266,935 | 39,039 | -227,896 |
| India | 91,861 | 121,984 | +30,123 |
| Netherlands | 34,028 | 21,384 | -12,644 |
| China | 22,754 | 24,420 | +1,666 |
| Belgium | 37,422 | 0 | -37,422 |
| Spain | 27,448 | 2,443 | -25,005 |
| France | 16,242 | 3,167 | -13,075 |
| United States | 14,235 | 2,877 | -11,358 |
| Turkey | 14,078 | 1,080 | -12,998 |
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 | 315,963 |
| Germany | 276,240 |
| India | 216,516 |
| China | 53,793 |
| Netherlands | 43,871 |
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 | 274,565 | 41,398 | -233,167 |
| Germany | 136,830 | 139,410 | +2,580 |
| India | 94,532 | 121,984 | +27,452 |
| China | 27,135 | 26,658 | -477 |
| Netherlands | 24,846 | 19,025 | -5,821 |
| Turkey | 36,240 | 1,080 | -35,160 |
| France | 7,938 | 24,735 | +16,797 |
| Spain | 30,012 | 2,443 | -27,569 |
| Switzerland | 13,180 | 15,071 | +1,891 |
| Turkmenistan | 20,798 | 0 | -20,798 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Lancashire | 3 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 562,628 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 418,286 |
| Air transport | 85,113 |
| Road transport | 16,316 |
| Other | 12,699 |
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) | 375,801 | 186,827 | -188,974 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 250,824 | 167,462 | -83,362 |
| Air transport | 34,044 | 51,069 | +17,025 |
| Road transport | 14,078 | 2,238 | -11,840 |
| Other | 9,483 | 3,216 | -6,267 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 368,716 |
| Eurotunnel | 184,479 |
| Felixstowe | 139,301 |
| London Gateway Port | 102,496 |
| Dover | 67,479 |
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 | 265,403 | 103,313 | -162,090 |
| Eurotunnel | 128,571 | 55,908 | -72,663 |
| Felixstowe | 76,776 | 62,525 | -14,251 |
| London Gateway Port | 67,657 | 34,839 | -32,818 |
| Dover | 27,439 | 40,040 | +12,601 |
| Immingham Docks | 26,540 | 20,768 | -5,772 |
| Belfast Port | 22,637 | 4,580 | -18,057 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 6,993 | 12,910 | +5,917 |
| Harwich | 1,510 | 14,740 | +13,230 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 15,951 | +15,951 |
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 | 13 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 10 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
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 | 17 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Malta | 86,639 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 41,650 |
| United States | 39,100 |
| Ireland | 30,914 |
| Germany | 22,585 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malta | 44,603 | 42,036 | -2,567 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 31,174 | 10,476 | -20,698 |
| United States | 25,462 | 13,638 | -11,824 |
| Ireland | 13,360 | 17,554 | +4,194 |
| Germany | 20,665 | 1,920 | -18,745 |
| Italy | 15,130 | 5,714 | -9,416 |
| Australia | 4,545 | 7,122 | +2,577 |
| Finland | 7,672 | 2,751 | -4,921 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,453 | 8,000 | +6,547 |
| Qatar | 0 | 7,339 | +7,339 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Panama | 7,286 |
| Turkey | 2,985 |
| China | 2,888 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panama | 3,509 | 3,777 | +268 |
| Turkey | 2,035 | 950 | -1,085 |
| China | 1,572 | 1,316 | -256 |
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) | 168,239 |
| Air transport | 123,383 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,509 |
| Other | 13,159 |
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) | 96,534 | 71,705 | -24,829 |
| Air transport | 69,309 | 54,074 | -15,235 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,904 | 3,605 | -16,299 |
| Other | 7,116 | 6,043 | -1,073 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 142,152 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 49,010 |
| East Midlands Airport | 40,829 |
| Liverpool Docks | 17,023 |
| London Gateway Port | 15,854 |
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 | 84,482 | 57,670 | -26,812 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 38,700 | 10,310 | -28,390 |
| East Midlands Airport | 17,549 | 23,280 | +5,731 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,988 | 14,035 | +11,047 |
| London Gateway Port | 15,854 | 0 | -15,854 |
| 000 | 7,116 | 6,043 | -1,073 |
| London Stansted Airport | 9,062 | 3,836 | -5,226 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 11,539 | +11,539 |
| ZLC | 3,998 | 4,232 | +234 |
| Dover | 7,293 | 0 | -7,293 |
Quick facts
HS code: 520921
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Lightweight plain weave cotton fabric, soft and breathable for casual wear