Import/export HS code 520932: Twill weave lightweight cotton fabric
Lightweight cotton fabric with a twill weave, perfect for delicate garments
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,212,352 |
| Italy | 499,624 |
| Pakistan | 257,674 |
| India | 237,245 |
| Turkey | 216,919 |
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 | 1,094,712 | 1,117,640 | +22,928 |
| Italy | 345,356 | 154,268 | -191,088 |
| Pakistan | 197,425 | 60,249 | -137,176 |
| India | 88,378 | 148,867 | +60,489 |
| Turkey | 157,896 | 59,023 | -98,873 |
| Netherlands | 160,838 | 55,286 | -105,552 |
| France | 73,038 | 1,196 | -71,842 |
| Portugal | 25,658 | 36,011 | +10,353 |
| China | 38,609 | 10,473 | -28,136 |
| Japan | 2,581 | 43,076 | +40,495 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,410,925 |
| Italy | 489,534 |
| Pakistan | 296,470 |
| Turkey | 238,672 |
| India | 237,245 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,275,661 | 1,135,264 | -140,397 |
| Italy | 340,729 | 148,805 | -191,924 |
| Pakistan | 201,425 | 95,045 | -106,380 |
| Turkey | 169,785 | 68,887 | -100,898 |
| India | 88,378 | 148,867 | +60,489 |
| Spain | 58,543 | 38,247 | -20,296 |
| China | 59,186 | 16,883 | -42,303 |
| Japan | 2,581 | 43,076 | +40,495 |
| Portugal | 24,389 | 1,215 | -23,174 |
| United States | 13,486 | 7,195 | -6,291 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 19 |
| Inner London - East | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 16 | 10 | -6 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 0 | 2 | +2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,432,622 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,207,636 |
| Other | 854,697 |
| Air transport | 384,311 |
| Road transport | 84,290 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 801,093 | 631,529 | -169,564 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 642,494 | 565,142 | -77,352 |
| Other | 624,823 | 229,874 | -394,949 |
| Air transport | 176,014 | 208,297 | +32,283 |
| Road transport | 1,502 | 82,788 | +81,286 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 854,697 |
| Dover | 691,573 |
| Immingham Docks | 450,196 |
| Felixstowe | 389,302 |
| Thamesport | 240,144 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 624,823 | 229,874 | -394,949 |
| Dover | 456,542 | 235,031 | -221,511 |
| Immingham Docks | 249,343 | 200,853 | -48,490 |
| Felixstowe | 204,745 | 184,557 | -20,188 |
| Thamesport | 122,369 | 117,775 | -4,594 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 96,921 | 140,047 | +43,126 |
| Southampton | 157,340 | 53,734 | -103,606 |
| 499 | 0 | 204,410 | +204,410 |
| Eurotunnel | 46,489 | 72,963 | +26,474 |
| London | 49,623 | 64,041 | +14,418 |
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 | 29 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 19 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 12 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 11 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PARRY MURRAY & COMPANY LIMITED | 107 |
| FRANCIS DINSMORE, LIMITED | 66 |
| J.D.MCDOUGALL,LIMITED | 43 |
| HOLLAND & SHERRY LIMITED | 38 |
| P.& R.FABRICS LIMITED | 38 |
| J. & C. JOEL LIMITED | 37 |
| WHALEYS(BRADFORD)LIMITED | 23 |
| GERRIETS GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 20 |
| D.GURTEEN & SONS,LIMITED | 12 |
| PAUL SMITH LIMITED | 12 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 44 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,327,471 |
| United States | 835,230 |
| Romania | 686,950 |
| China | 595,341 |
| South Korea | 190,311 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,012,277 | 1,315,194 | +302,917 |
| United States | 399,257 | 435,973 | +36,716 |
| Romania | 456,891 | 230,059 | -226,832 |
| China | 436,416 | 158,925 | -277,491 |
| South Korea | 176,363 | 13,948 | -162,415 |
| France | 135,922 | 48,888 | -87,034 |
| Italy | 61,421 | 111,192 | +49,771 |
| India | 1,206 | 145,809 | +144,603 |
| Ireland | 80,985 | 54,857 | -26,128 |
| Spain | 87,156 | 32,454 | -54,702 |
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) | 2,947,296 |
| Air transport | 2,164,419 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,205,408 |
| Road transport | 17,464 |
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) | 1,195,490 | 1,751,806 | +556,316 |
| Air transport | 1,140,139 | 1,024,280 | -115,859 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 975,501 | 229,907 | -745,594 |
| Road transport | 17,464 | 0 | -17,464 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,232,954 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,330,353 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,044,474 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 557,570 |
| Southampton | 227,577 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 988,845 | 1,244,109 | +255,264 |
| East Midlands Airport | 761,386 | 568,967 | -192,419 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 626,994 | 417,480 | -209,514 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 240,042 | 317,528 | +77,486 |
| Southampton | 202,149 | 25,428 | -176,721 |
| London Gateway Port | 22,263 | 196,970 | +174,707 |
| Felixstowe | 210,790 | 3,014 | -207,776 |
| ZLC | 87,045 | 45,921 | -41,124 |
| Manchester Airport | 35,883 | 46,871 | +10,988 |
| Dover | 33,256 | 42,063 | +8,807 |
Quick facts
HS code: 520932
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Lightweight cotton fabric with a twill weave, perfect for delicate garments