Import/export HS code 520929: Various medium cotton woven fabrics
Other cotton fabrics, not plain or twill weave, for versatile applications
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | 1,231,953 |
| Italy | 186,251 |
| United States | 105,797 |
| Germany | 84,987 |
| India | 61,697 |
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 | 802,464 | 429,489 | -372,975 |
| Italy | 60,322 | 125,929 | +65,607 |
| United States | 99,575 | 6,222 | -93,353 |
| Germany | 36,329 | 48,658 | +12,329 |
| India | 27,922 | 33,775 | +5,853 |
| Switzerland | 20,870 | 23,902 | +3,032 |
| Turkey | 19,526 | 19,377 | -149 |
| Belgium | 37,973 | 0 | -37,973 |
| Spain | 16,527 | 8,510 | -8,017 |
| France | 12,991 | 4,225 | -8,766 |
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 | 1,338,746 |
| Italy | 202,040 |
| Germany | 105,734 |
| India | 63,772 |
| Turkey | 39,787 |
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 | 906,245 | 432,501 | -473,744 |
| Italy | 69,593 | 132,447 | +62,854 |
| Germany | 42,753 | 62,981 | +20,228 |
| India | 28,800 | 34,972 | +6,172 |
| Turkey | 20,410 | 19,377 | -1,033 |
| Spain | 16,527 | 7,538 | -8,989 |
| Belgium | 22,286 | 0 | -22,286 |
| Switzerland | 17,286 | 2,141 | -15,145 |
| Austria | 13,366 | 0 | -13,366 |
| France | 4,994 | 7,272 | +2,278 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +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) | 1,407,766 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 241,889 |
| Air transport | 192,350 |
| Road transport | 14,520 |
| Other | 12,499 |
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) | 930,696 | 477,070 | -453,626 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 109,508 | 132,381 | +22,873 |
| Air transport | 117,588 | 74,762 | -42,826 |
| Road transport | 0 | 14,520 | +14,520 |
| Other | 0 | 12,499 | +12,499 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,181,265 |
| Eurotunnel | 142,618 |
| Birmingham Airport | 93,547 |
| Belfast Port | 91,495 |
| London Gateway Port | 51,195 |
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 | 753,518 | 427,747 | -325,771 |
| Eurotunnel | 27,168 | 115,450 | +88,282 |
| Birmingham Airport | 56,378 | 37,169 | -19,209 |
| Belfast Port | 91,495 | 0 | -91,495 |
| London Gateway Port | 44,703 | 6,492 | -38,211 |
| Felixstowe | 26,521 | 19,136 | -7,385 |
| Dover | 37,353 | 4,307 | -33,046 |
| Manchester Airport | 33,651 | 3,680 | -29,971 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,186 | 28,863 | +20,677 |
| Thamesport | 14,459 | 16,248 | +1,789 |
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 | 16 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 5 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 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 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PREMIER TEXTILES LIMITED | 55 |
| FRANCIS DINSMORE, LIMITED | 29 |
| GEORGE SMITH LIMITED | 20 |
| M CHAPMAN & SONS (TEXTILES) LIMITED | 19 |
| WHALEYS(BRADFORD)LIMITED | 19 |
| BOTHY THREADS LTD | 16 |
| HEIRLOOMS LIMITED | 12 |
| PAUL SMITH LIMITED | 10 |
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 9 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 8 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 164,002 |
| Australia | 123,238 |
| France | 100,933 |
| United Arab Emirates | 76,540 |
| Sweden | 27,012 |
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 | 71,250 | 92,752 | +21,502 |
| Australia | 80,849 | 42,389 | -38,460 |
| France | 56,815 | 44,118 | -12,697 |
| United Arab Emirates | 52,524 | 24,016 | -28,508 |
| Sweden | 14,105 | 12,907 | -1,198 |
| Latvia | 14,863 | 8,818 | -6,045 |
| Italy | 4,310 | 10,121 | +5,811 |
| Slovenia | 7,061 | 2,340 | -4,721 |
| China | 9,246 | 0 | -9,246 |
| Croatia | 2,791 | 5,388 | +2,597 |
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 | 261,513 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 207,431 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 116,097 |
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 | 149,512 | 112,001 | -37,511 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 121,694 | 85,737 | -35,957 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 57,879 | 58,218 | +339 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 142,345 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 107,774 |
| East Midlands Airport | 85,333 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 79,526 |
| London Stansted Airport | 57,040 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 88,572 | 53,773 | -34,799 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 52,248 | 55,526 | +3,278 |
| East Midlands Airport | 43,000 | 42,333 | -667 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 53,580 | 25,946 | -27,634 |
| London Stansted Airport | 22,301 | 34,739 | +12,438 |
| Southampton | 9,246 | 31,964 | +22,718 |
| Felixstowe | 22,430 | 0 | -22,430 |
| ZLC | 9,028 | 6,613 | -2,415 |
| Birmingham Airport | 14,149 | 0 | -14,149 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 7,454 | 0 | -7,454 |
Quick facts
HS code: 520929
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other cotton fabrics, not plain or twill weave, for versatile applications