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 |
| India | 56,392 |
| Italy | 55,018 |
| 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 | 60,131 | 62,651 | +2,520 |
| India | 0 | 56,392 | +56,392 |
| Italy | 39,340 | 15,678 | -23,662 |
| Japan | 3,175 | 30,777 | +27,602 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 10,199 | +10,199 |
| United States | 3,294 | 1,250 | -2,044 |
| Turkey | 2,779 | 1,678 | -1,101 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 4,081 | +4,081 |
| 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 | 39,010 |
| Japan | 33,952 |
| United Kingdom | 10,770 |
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 | 61,720 | 62,651 | +931 |
| India | 902 | 56,392 | +55,490 |
| Italy | 28,881 | 10,129 | -18,752 |
| Japan | 3,175 | 30,777 | +27,602 |
| United Kingdom | 3,971 | 6,799 | +2,828 |
| Portugal | 10,241 | 0 | -10,241 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 10,199 | +10,199 |
| Turkey | 2,779 | 1,678 | -1,101 |
| 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 | 109,036 |
| 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 | 36,603 | 72,433 | +35,830 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 29,636 | 6,344 | -23,292 |
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 | 27,544 |
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 | 9,485 | -8,574 |
| Dover | 16,701 | 6,344 | -10,357 |
| Manchester Airport | 12,891 | 5,749 | -7,142 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,633 | 12,442 | +9,809 |
| 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 | 448,752 |
| Bulgaria | 120,038 |
| Italy | 77,160 |
| Poland | 47,953 |
| Spain | 30,920 |
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 | 283,223 | 165,529 | -117,694 |
| Bulgaria | 71,185 | 48,853 | -22,332 |
| Italy | 74,050 | 3,110 | -70,940 |
| Poland | 20,373 | 27,580 | +7,207 |
| Spain | 18,650 | 12,270 | -6,380 |
| France | 13,012 | 2,250 | -10,762 |
| Sweden | 7,872 | 5,514 | -2,358 |
| Germany | 4,084 | 2,391 | -1,693 |
| Australia | 2,870 | 3,373 | +503 |
| Turkey | 0 | 5,949 | +5,949 |
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 | 516,687 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 294,880 |
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 | 309,908 | 206,779 | -103,129 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 200,192 | 94,688 | -105,504 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 262,858 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 232,345 |
| East Midlands Airport | 175,010 |
| Dover | 62,535 |
| Manchester Airport | 48,715 |
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 | 194,182 | 68,676 | -125,506 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 155,796 | 76,549 | -79,247 |
| East Midlands Airport | 96,840 | 78,170 | -18,670 |
| Dover | 44,396 | 18,139 | -26,257 |
| Manchester Airport | 13,646 | 35,069 | +21,423 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,777 | 12,930 | +9,153 |
| ZLC | 1,463 | 11,934 | +10,471 |
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