Import/export HS code 520942: Denim fabric
Heavy-duty denim fabric, known for its strength and use in jeans
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 338,281 |
| Italy | 237,502 |
| Japan | 203,018 |
| China | 161,273 |
| United States | 67,894 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 218,866 | 119,415 | -99,451 |
| Italy | 147,622 | 89,880 | -57,742 |
| Japan | 97,895 | 105,123 | +7,228 |
| China | 80,316 | 80,957 | +641 |
| United States | 41,605 | 26,289 | -15,316 |
| Pakistan | 3,715 | 52,267 | +48,552 |
| Portugal | 21,609 | 34,347 | +12,738 |
| France | 26,059 | 23,300 | -2,759 |
| Germany | 6,447 | 8,036 | +1,589 |
| Netherlands | 7,222 | 6,721 | -501 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 349,212 |
| Japan | 202,078 |
| Italy | 194,257 |
| China | 188,960 |
| Pakistan | 72,932 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 223,003 | 126,209 | -96,794 |
| Japan | 95,944 | 106,134 | +10,190 |
| Italy | 107,469 | 86,788 | -20,681 |
| China | 94,851 | 94,109 | -742 |
| Pakistan | 19,435 | 53,497 | +34,062 |
| United States | 33,314 | 18,691 | -14,623 |
| India | 12,781 | 37,752 | +24,971 |
| Portugal | 13,384 | 3,293 | -10,091 |
| Germany | 6,447 | 4,462 | -1,985 |
| Bangladesh | 6,657 | 3,354 | -3,303 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 12 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| 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 | 10 | 4 | -6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| South Yorkshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 420,551 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 392,606 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 312,766 |
| Other | 80,439 |
| Road transport | 42,582 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 239,407 | 181,144 | -58,263 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 165,971 | 226,635 | +60,664 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 193,800 | 118,966 | -74,834 |
| Other | 50,652 | 29,787 | -20,865 |
| Road transport | 33,156 | 9,426 | -23,730 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 253,352 |
| Dover | 141,733 |
| Thamesport | 135,602 |
| Southampton | 125,144 |
| Felixstowe | 115,407 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 142,601 | 110,751 | -31,850 |
| Dover | 92,236 | 49,497 | -42,739 |
| Thamesport | 77,337 | 58,265 | -19,072 |
| Southampton | 25,747 | 99,397 | +73,650 |
| Felixstowe | 65,765 | 49,642 | -16,123 |
| 000 | 50,652 | 29,787 | -20,865 |
| Eurotunnel | 37,511 | 40,503 | +2,992 |
| East Midlands Airport | 33,890 | 28,292 | -5,598 |
| ZLC | 47,675 | 9,426 | -38,249 |
| Birmingham Airport | 42,068 | 9,575 | -32,493 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 20 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 14 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 3 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PAUL SMITH LIMITED | 21 |
| HIUT LTD | 18 |
| BRANDY MELVILLE ONLINE LTD | 18 |
| FABRIC GODMOTHER LIMITED | 15 |
| MICHAEL ABAKHAN LIMITED | 11 |
| BURBERRY LIMITED | 9 |
| HEBTROCO LTD | 9 |
| BLACKHORSE LANE ATELIER LTD | 8 |
| M CHAPMAN & SONS (TEXTILES) LIMITED | 8 |
| WOOL AND THE GANG LTD | 7 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 22 |
| 0-1m | 15 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 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 | 45,556 |
| Italy | 43,664 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 39,823 |
| Morocco | 36,996 |
| France | 28,872 |
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 | 12,393 | 33,163 | +20,770 |
| Italy | 5,586 | 38,078 | +32,492 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 33,002 | 6,821 | -26,181 |
| Morocco | 16,820 | 20,176 | +3,356 |
| France | 25,423 | 3,449 | -21,974 |
| South Korea | 21,746 | 4,513 | -17,233 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4,055 | 18,971 | +14,916 |
| Netherlands | 13,056 | 6,771 | -6,285 |
| Australia | 10,418 | 4,734 | -5,684 |
| Malawi | 12,000 | 0 | -12,000 |
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 | 263,284 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 90,322 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,963 |
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 | 124,143 | 139,141 | +14,998 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 61,659 | 28,663 | -32,996 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,868 | 1,095 | -16,773 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 78,429 |
| East Midlands Airport | 76,241 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 61,461 |
| Dover | 47,492 |
| ZLC | 45,085 |
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 Stansted Airport | 16,600 | 61,829 | +45,229 |
| East Midlands Airport | 49,645 | 26,596 | -23,049 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 25,130 | 36,331 | +11,201 |
| Dover | 43,475 | 4,017 | -39,458 |
| ZLC | 30,700 | 14,385 | -16,315 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,470 | 20,533 | +13,063 |
| London Gateway Port | 16,055 | 0 | -16,055 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,556 | 1,095 | -10,461 |
| Portsmouth | 971 | 4,113 | +3,142 |
| Newcastle Airport | 2,068 | 0 | -2,068 |
Quick facts
HS code: 520942
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Heavy-duty denim fabric, known for its strength and use in jeans