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 | 195,097 |
| United States | 105,797 |
| Germany | 92,236 |
| 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 | 708,397 | 523,556 | -184,841 |
| Italy | 62,622 | 132,475 | +69,853 |
| United States | 99,575 | 6,222 | -93,353 |
| Germany | 43,578 | 48,658 | +5,080 |
| India | 27,922 | 33,775 | +5,853 |
| Switzerland | 19,174 | 29,233 | +10,059 |
| Belgium | 41,424 | 0 | -41,424 |
| Turkey | 16,426 | 20,368 | +3,942 |
| Spain | 16,527 | 6,971 | -9,556 |
| France | 12,991 | 3,220 | -9,771 |
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 | 209,881 |
| Germany | 112,983 |
| India | 63,772 |
| Turkey | 37,678 |
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 | 812,178 | 526,568 | -285,610 |
| Italy | 71,893 | 137,988 | +66,095 |
| Germany | 50,002 | 62,981 | +12,979 |
| India | 28,800 | 34,972 | +6,172 |
| Turkey | 17,310 | 20,368 | +3,058 |
| Belgium | 25,737 | 0 | -25,737 |
| Switzerland | 15,590 | 7,472 | -8,118 |
| Spain | 16,527 | 5,999 | -10,528 |
| 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 | 4 | -3 |
| 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) | 1,411,401 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 245,782 |
| Air transport | 202,307 |
| 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) | 834,933 | 576,468 | -258,465 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 106,421 | 139,361 | +32,940 |
| Air transport | 129,654 | 72,653 | -57,001 |
| 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 | 140,074 |
| Birmingham Airport | 104,247 |
| 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 | 659,451 | 521,814 | -137,637 |
| Eurotunnel | 26,247 | 113,827 | +87,580 |
| Birmingham Airport | 67,078 | 37,169 | -29,909 |
| Belfast Port | 91,495 | 0 | -91,495 |
| London Gateway Port | 43,340 | 7,855 | -35,485 |
| Dover | 36,373 | 10,853 | -25,520 |
| Felixstowe | 26,521 | 19,136 | -7,385 |
| Manchester Airport | 33,651 | 3,680 | -29,971 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,552 | 26,754 | +17,202 |
| Thamesport | 14,126 | 20,216 | +6,090 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 6 |
| 2025-06 | 1 |
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 | 170,967 |
| Australia | 168,831 |
| France | 103,067 |
| United Arab Emirates | 79,441 |
| Sweden | 26,744 |
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 | 78,020 | 92,947 | +14,927 |
| Australia | 126,442 | 42,389 | -84,053 |
| France | 50,790 | 52,277 | +1,487 |
| United Arab Emirates | 55,425 | 24,016 | -31,409 |
| Sweden | 15,089 | 11,655 | -3,434 |
| Latvia | 14,863 | 7,318 | -7,545 |
| 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 | 267,494 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 261,437 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 114,329 |
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 | 148,865 | 118,629 | -30,236 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 175,700 | 85,737 | -89,963 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 56,239 | 58,090 | +1,851 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 150,758 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 107,258 |
| East Midlands Airport | 87,480 |
| Southampton | 86,803 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 81,660 |
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 | 96,985 | 53,773 | -43,212 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 50,608 | 56,650 | +6,042 |
| East Midlands Airport | 45,147 | 42,333 | -2,814 |
| Southampton | 54,839 | 31,964 | -22,875 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 49,281 | 32,379 | -16,902 |
| London Stansted Airport | 19,663 | 34,934 | +15,271 |
| Felixstowe | 22,430 | 0 | -22,430 |
| Birmingham Airport | 15,898 | 0 | -15,898 |
| ZLC | 9,028 | 6,613 | -2,415 |
| 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