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 | 2,198,003 |
| Italy | 497,171 |
| India | 241,635 |
| Pakistan | 240,072 |
| Netherlands | 213,783 |
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 | 1,115,816 | 1,082,187 | -33,629 |
| Italy | 328,842 | 168,329 | -160,513 |
| India | 103,899 | 137,736 | +33,837 |
| Pakistan | 173,886 | 66,186 | -107,700 |
| Netherlands | 160,838 | 52,945 | -107,893 |
| Turkey | 132,974 | 68,998 | -63,976 |
| France | 73,038 | 1,196 | -71,842 |
| Japan | 17,688 | 43,076 | +25,388 |
| Portugal | 19,408 | 40,367 | +20,959 |
| China | 37,649 | 6,755 | -30,894 |
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 | 2,396,576 |
| Italy | 487,369 |
| Pakistan | 276,974 |
| India | 241,635 |
| Turkey | 222,322 |
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 | 1,298,871 | 1,097,705 | -201,166 |
| Italy | 323,100 | 164,269 | -158,831 |
| Pakistan | 177,886 | 99,088 | -78,798 |
| India | 103,899 | 137,736 | +33,837 |
| Turkey | 144,863 | 77,459 | -67,404 |
| Spain | 73,741 | 40,353 | -33,388 |
| China | 58,226 | 10,824 | -47,402 |
| Japan | 17,688 | 43,076 | +25,388 |
| Portugal | 18,139 | 7,465 | -10,674 |
| 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 | 18 |
| Inner London - East | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
| Lancashire | 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 | 9 | -7 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,436,557 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,161,216 |
| Other | 870,141 |
| Air transport | 392,053 |
| 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) | 748,547 | 688,010 | -60,537 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 687,274 | 473,942 | -213,332 |
| Other | 612,299 | 257,842 | -354,457 |
| Air transport | 196,821 | 195,232 | -1,589 |
| Road transport | 0 | 84,290 | +84,290 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 870,141 |
| Dover | 691,530 |
| Felixstowe | 434,171 |
| Immingham Docks | 383,568 |
| Thamesport | 249,476 |
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 | 612,299 | 257,842 | -354,457 |
| Dover | 450,021 | 241,509 | -208,512 |
| Felixstowe | 216,196 | 217,975 | +1,779 |
| Immingham Docks | 247,237 | 136,331 | -110,906 |
| Thamesport | 138,072 | 111,404 | -26,668 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 115,911 | 125,949 | +10,038 |
| Southampton | 128,637 | 82,437 | -46,200 |
| 499 | 0 | 173,500 | +173,500 |
| Eurotunnel | 44,188 | 75,264 | +31,076 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 73,269 | 36,236 | -37,033 |
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 | 28 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
| 2025-07 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PARRY MURRAY & COMPANY LIMITED | 106 |
| FRANCIS DINSMORE, LIMITED | 66 |
| J.D.MCDOUGALL,LIMITED | 43 |
| P.& R.FABRICS LIMITED | 38 |
| HOLLAND & SHERRY LIMITED | 37 |
| J. & C. JOEL LIMITED | 36 |
| WHALEYS(BRADFORD)LIMITED | 22 |
| 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 | 42 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 2,351,858 |
| United States | 826,492 |
| Romania | 701,921 |
| China | 586,867 |
| South Korea | 188,507 |
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 | 1,031,497 | 1,320,361 | +288,864 |
| United States | 385,086 | 441,406 | +56,320 |
| Romania | 471,862 | 230,059 | -241,803 |
| China | 435,162 | 151,705 | -283,457 |
| South Korea | 174,814 | 13,693 | -161,121 |
| France | 142,584 | 43,133 | -99,451 |
| Italy | 70,753 | 92,113 | +21,360 |
| Ireland | 92,269 | 54,857 | -37,412 |
| Japan | 115,275 | 9,969 | -105,306 |
| 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) | 2,911,652 |
| Air transport | 2,021,788 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,292,710 |
| 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) | 1,155,166 | 1,756,486 | +601,320 |
| Air transport | 1,156,599 | 865,189 | -291,410 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,062,803 | 229,907 | -832,896 |
| 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 | 2,259,350 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,366,582 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,068,931 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 394,020 |
| 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 | 1,010,132 | 1,249,218 | +239,086 |
| East Midlands Airport | 785,978 | 580,604 | -205,374 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 647,237 | 421,694 | -225,543 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 240,286 | 153,734 | -86,552 |
| Southampton | 202,149 | 25,428 | -176,721 |
| London Gateway Port | 22,263 | 196,970 | +174,707 |
| Felixstowe | 210,790 | 3,014 | -207,776 |
| ZLC | 83,483 | 45,903 | -37,580 |
| Manchester Airport | 35,883 | 39,738 | +3,855 |
| Dover | 33,293 | 37,420 | +4,127 |
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