Import/export HS code 520921: Plain weave medium cotton fabric
Lightweight plain weave cotton fabric, soft and breathable for casual wear
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.
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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 | 325,010 |
| Germany | 320,801 |
| India | 211,033 |
| Netherlands | 55,412 |
| China | 37,791 |
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 | 287,769 | 37,241 | -250,528 |
| Germany | 149,039 | 171,762 | +22,723 |
| India | 78,569 | 132,464 | +53,895 |
| Netherlands | 34,028 | 21,384 | -12,644 |
| China | 13,538 | 24,253 | +10,715 |
| Belgium | 37,422 | 0 | -37,422 |
| Spain | 27,448 | 2,443 | -25,005 |
| France | 14,650 | 4,759 | -9,891 |
| 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 | 334,999 |
| Germany | 273,803 |
| India | 213,704 |
| China | 44,410 |
| 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 | 295,399 | 39,600 | -255,799 |
| Germany | 139,672 | 134,131 | -5,541 |
| India | 79,692 | 134,012 | +54,320 |
| China | 16,327 | 28,083 | +11,756 |
| Netherlands | 24,846 | 19,025 | -5,821 |
| Turkey | 36,240 | 1,080 | -35,160 |
| Spain | 30,012 | 2,443 | -27,569 |
| France | 5,685 | 24,179 | +18,494 |
| 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 |
| Lancashire | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| 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 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| 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) | 572,281 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 415,849 |
| Air transport | 79,492 |
| 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) | 383,293 | 188,988 | -194,305 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 240,649 | 175,200 | -65,449 |
| Air transport | 33,991 | 45,501 | +11,510 |
| Road transport | 14,078 | 2,238 | -11,840 |
| Other | 7,994 | 4,705 | -3,289 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 389,550 |
| Eurotunnel | 184,479 |
| Felixstowe | 129,918 |
| London Gateway Port | 100,698 |
| Dover | 60,426 |
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 | 272,895 | 116,655 | -156,240 |
| Eurotunnel | 123,507 | 60,972 | -62,535 |
| Felixstowe | 65,307 | 64,611 | -696 |
| London Gateway Port | 67,657 | 33,041 | -34,616 |
| Dover | 27,439 | 32,987 | +5,548 |
| Immingham Docks | 27,877 | 19,026 | -8,851 |
| Belfast Port | 22,637 | 4,580 | -18,057 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 6,993 | 10,101 | +3,108 |
| Harwich | 1,510 | 14,740 | +13,230 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 14,893 | +14,893 |
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 | 12 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 7 |
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 |
| Other | 2 |
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Malta | 76,486 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 41,650 |
| United States | 39,100 |
| Ireland | 31,132 |
| 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 | 44,534 | 31,952 | -12,582 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 31,174 | 10,476 | -20,698 |
| United States | 25,462 | 13,638 | -11,824 |
| Ireland | 13,631 | 17,501 | +3,870 |
| Germany | 20,659 | 1,926 | -18,733 |
| Italy | 8,445 | 12,392 | +3,947 |
| Japan | 12,870 | 5,912 | -6,958 |
| Australia | 4,545 | 7,122 | +2,577 |
| Finland | 4,828 | 5,595 | +767 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,453 | 8,000 | +6,547 |
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 | 7,487 |
| Turkey | 3,191 |
| China | 2,685 |
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 | 3,818 | 3,669 | -149 |
| Turkey | 2,200 | 991 | -1,209 |
| China | 1,337 | 1,348 | +11 |
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) | 152,251 |
| Air transport | 134,791 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,509 |
| Other | 13,363 |
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) | 85,383 | 66,868 | -18,515 |
| Air transport | 82,179 | 52,612 | -29,567 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,904 | 3,605 | -16,299 |
| Other | 7,355 | 6,008 | -1,347 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 126,164 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 49,010 |
| East Midlands Airport | 40,829 |
| Manchester Airport | 24,409 |
| Liverpool Docks | 17,023 |
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 | 73,331 | 52,833 | -20,498 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 38,700 | 10,310 | -28,390 |
| East Midlands Airport | 17,549 | 23,280 | +5,731 |
| Manchester Airport | 12,870 | 11,539 | -1,331 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,988 | 14,035 | +11,047 |
| London Gateway Port | 15,854 | 0 | -15,854 |
| 000 | 7,355 | 6,008 | -1,347 |
| London Stansted Airport | 9,062 | 3,836 | -5,226 |
| Dover | 7,293 | 0 | -7,293 |
| ZLC | 3,998 | 2,770 | -1,228 |
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