Import/export HS code 520943: Various twill weave cotton fabrics
Other cotton fabrics with a twill weave, suitable for various clothing items
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 122,782 |
| Italy | 59,779 |
| India | 56,392 |
| Japan | 33,952 |
| United Arab Emirates | 10,199 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 52,717 | 70,065 | +17,348 |
| Italy | 44,101 | 15,678 | -28,423 |
| India | 0 | 56,392 | +56,392 |
| Japan | 3,175 | 30,777 | +27,602 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 10,199 | +10,199 |
| Turkey | 1,010 | 3,447 | +2,437 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 4,081 | +4,081 |
| United States | 3,294 | 0 | -3,294 |
| Spain | 1,810 | 0 | -1,810 |
| Netherlands | 1,589 | 0 | -1,589 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 124,371 |
| India | 57,294 |
| Italy | 43,771 |
| Japan | 33,952 |
| Portugal | 10,241 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 54,306 | 70,065 | +15,759 |
| India | 902 | 56,392 | +55,490 |
| Italy | 33,642 | 10,129 | -23,513 |
| Japan | 3,175 | 30,777 | +27,602 |
| Portugal | 10,241 | 0 | -10,241 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 10,199 | +10,199 |
| United Kingdom | 3,971 | 5,549 | +1,578 |
| Turkey | 1,010 | 3,447 | +2,437 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 4,081 | +4,081 |
| Spain | 1,810 | 0 | -1,810 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Lancashire | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 |
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 | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 151,169 |
| Air transport | 112,547 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 35,980 |
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) | 47,240 | 103,929 | +56,689 |
| Air transport | 33,950 | 78,597 | +44,647 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 27,867 | 8,113 | -19,754 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 62,651 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 47,777 |
| Felixstowe | 47,240 |
| Liverpool Docks | 32,676 |
| London Stansted Airport | 26,294 |
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 Gateway Port | 0 | 62,651 | +62,651 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,020 | 44,757 | +41,737 |
| Felixstowe | 47,240 | 0 | -47,240 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 32,676 | +32,676 |
| London Stansted Airport | 18,059 | 8,235 | -9,824 |
| Dover | 16,701 | 6,344 | -10,357 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,394 | 12,442 | +5,048 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,477 | 13,163 | +7,686 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,156 | 0 | -10,156 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 4,081 | +4,081 |
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 | 8 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 3 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-06 | 4 |
| 2025-02 | 3 |
| 2024-11 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 446,081 |
| Bulgaria | 136,324 |
| Italy | 75,956 |
| Poland | 46,133 |
| Spain | 29,985 |
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 | 279,654 | 166,427 | -113,227 |
| Bulgaria | 75,066 | 61,258 | -13,808 |
| Italy | 74,050 | 1,906 | -72,144 |
| Poland | 20,373 | 25,760 | +5,387 |
| Spain | 17,763 | 12,222 | -5,541 |
| France | 13,012 | 2,250 | -10,762 |
| Sweden | 7,872 | 5,514 | -2,358 |
| Germany | 4,084 | 2,391 | -1,693 |
| Turkey | 0 | 5,949 | +5,949 |
| China | 907 | 4,582 | +3,675 |
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 | 511,469 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 308,373 |
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 | 302,228 | 209,241 | -92,987 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 206,983 | 101,390 | -105,593 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 257,354 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 247,977 |
| East Midlands Airport | 178,305 |
| Dover | 60,396 |
| Manchester Airport | 50,274 |
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 | 194,167 | 63,187 | -130,980 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 163,474 | 84,503 | -78,971 |
| East Midlands Airport | 94,611 | 83,694 | -10,917 |
| Dover | 43,509 | 16,887 | -26,622 |
| Manchester Airport | 8,524 | 41,750 | +33,226 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,473 | 13,212 | +10,739 |
| ZLC | 2,453 | 7,398 | +4,945 |
Quick facts
HS code: 520943
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other cotton fabrics with a twill weave, suitable for various clothing items