Import/export HS code 520941: Plain weave denim fabric
Classic plain weave denim, used for jeans and durable clothing
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 651,875 |
| Turkey | 318,024 |
| Italy | 263,672 |
| France | 175,785 |
| Spain | 112,240 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 332,529 | 319,346 | -13,183 |
| Turkey | 185,284 | 132,740 | -52,544 |
| Italy | 227,672 | 36,000 | -191,672 |
| France | 76,743 | 99,042 | +22,299 |
| Spain | 38,126 | 74,114 | +35,988 |
| Thailand | 43,203 | 41,763 | -1,440 |
| Pakistan | 65,136 | 3,750 | -61,386 |
| United States | 8,068 | 21,520 | +13,452 |
| Norway | 0 | 28,133 | +28,133 |
| Germany | 10,742 | 7,648 | -3,094 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 686,757 |
| Turkey | 319,386 |
| Italy | 317,759 |
| Spain | 111,230 |
| Thailand | 85,968 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 349,116 | 337,641 | -11,475 |
| Turkey | 185,284 | 134,102 | -51,182 |
| Italy | 280,861 | 36,898 | -243,963 |
| Spain | 37,116 | 74,114 | +36,998 |
| Thailand | 43,203 | 42,765 | -438 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 80,026 | +80,026 |
| Pakistan | 65,136 | 3,750 | -61,386 |
| France | 17,351 | 19,419 | +2,068 |
| Norway | 0 | 28,133 | +28,133 |
| Portugal | 8,263 | 1,002 | -7,261 |
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 | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Kent | 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 | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 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) | 612,276 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 602,759 |
| Air transport | 417,011 |
| Road transport | 130,453 |
| Other | 3,682 |
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) | 421,716 | 190,560 | -231,156 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 295,743 | 307,016 | +11,273 |
| Air transport | 206,649 | 210,362 | +3,713 |
| Road transport | 74,975 | 55,478 | -19,497 |
| Other | 1,507 | 2,175 | +668 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 303,991 |
| Southampton | 212,387 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 168,204 |
| ZLC | 165,471 |
| London | 161,666 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 230,854 | 73,137 | -157,717 |
| Southampton | 94,427 | 117,960 | +23,533 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 65,798 | 102,406 | +36,608 |
| ZLC | 101,262 | 64,209 | -37,053 |
| London | 96,269 | 65,397 | -30,872 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 82,256 | 68,531 | -13,725 |
| London Stansted Airport | 57,960 | 52,093 | -5,867 |
| Thamesport | 13,991 | 91,855 | +77,864 |
| Dover | 67,805 | 37,482 | -30,323 |
| Felixstowe | 60,172 | 4,291 | -55,881 |
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 | 17 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 2 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
| 2025-07 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 98 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 75 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 49 |
| JOHN LEWIS PLC | 39 |
| FOX LINTON LIMITED | 33 |
| PARRY MURRAY & COMPANY LIMITED | 27 |
| SMD (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 26 |
| F. SCHUMACHER & CO. UK LTD | 21 |
| THE BRITISH MILLERAIN COMPANY LIMITED | 14 |
| GLOBALTEX LIMITED | 13 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
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 | 560,124 |
| China | 218,440 |
| France | 63,133 |
| Australia | 44,580 |
| Singapore | 34,889 |
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 | 341,272 | 218,852 | -122,420 |
| China | 140,512 | 77,928 | -62,584 |
| France | 39,835 | 23,298 | -16,537 |
| Australia | 35,149 | 9,431 | -25,718 |
| Singapore | 0 | 34,889 | +34,889 |
| Bulgaria | 6,457 | 14,443 | +7,986 |
| United Arab Emirates | 8,093 | 9,950 | +1,857 |
| Canada | 13,004 | 3,166 | -9,838 |
| Austria | 0 | 15,485 | +15,485 |
| Japan | 13,645 | 0 | -13,645 |
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 | 1,068,252 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 49,927 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,601 |
| Road transport | 5,993 |
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 | 627,556 | 440,696 | -186,860 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 33,892 | 16,035 | -17,857 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,349 | 10,252 | +8,903 |
| Road transport | 5,993 | 0 | -5,993 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 378,112 |
| Manchester Airport | 271,994 |
| East Midlands Airport | 202,238 |
| London Stansted Airport | 134,398 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 87,503 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 251,084 | 127,028 | -124,056 |
| Manchester Airport | 189,086 | 82,908 | -106,178 |
| East Midlands Airport | 112,569 | 89,669 | -22,900 |
| London Stansted Airport | 44,513 | 89,885 | +45,372 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 36,297 | 51,206 | +14,909 |
| Dover | 20,199 | 7,746 | -12,453 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,711 | 6,340 | -5,371 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 8,745 | +8,745 |
| Holyhead | 1,982 | 1,949 | -33 |
| Felixstowe | 1,349 | 1,507 | +158 |
Quick facts
HS code: 520941
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Classic plain weave denim, used for jeans and durable clothing