Import/export HS code 520959: Various mixed cotton woven fabrics
Other cotton fabrics blended with man-made fibers, for multiple uses
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 1,466,778 |
| India | 643,838 |
| Turkey | 611,414 |
| China | 465,194 |
| Italy | 340,079 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 724,066 | 742,712 | +18,646 |
| India | 318,830 | 325,008 | +6,178 |
| Turkey | 292,564 | 318,850 | +26,286 |
| China | 377,893 | 87,301 | -290,592 |
| Italy | 220,815 | 119,264 | -101,551 |
| France | 84,849 | 29,696 | -55,153 |
| Pakistan | 67,966 | 26,766 | -41,200 |
| United States | 49,200 | 10,014 | -39,186 |
| Japan | 22,037 | 22,478 | +441 |
| Belgium | 8,818 | 5,392 | -3,426 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 1,517,763 |
| India | 703,409 |
| Turkey | 610,297 |
| China | 475,581 |
| Italy | 312,191 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 762,180 | 755,583 | -6,597 |
| India | 375,061 | 328,348 | -46,713 |
| Turkey | 292,564 | 317,733 | +25,169 |
| China | 388,280 | 87,301 | -300,979 |
| Italy | 182,260 | 129,931 | -52,329 |
| Pakistan | 67,966 | 26,766 | -41,200 |
| United States | 39,752 | 8,504 | -31,248 |
| France | 39,249 | 5,912 | -33,337 |
| Japan | 20,138 | 22,478 | +2,340 |
| Portugal | 0 | 8,067 | +8,067 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 25 |
| Inner London - East | 8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
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 | 19 | 12 | -7 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 3 | +2 |
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) | 1,636,737 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,432,056 |
| Air transport | 486,947 |
| Road transport | 346,722 |
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) | 806,474 | 830,263 | +23,789 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 891,883 | 540,173 | -351,710 |
| Air transport | 272,507 | 214,440 | -58,067 |
| Road transport | 230,192 | 116,530 | -113,662 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 986,208 |
| Felixstowe | 684,657 |
| Thamesport | 420,861 |
| ZLC | 376,417 |
| Dover | 373,993 |
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 | 472,594 | 513,614 | +41,020 |
| Felixstowe | 441,435 | 243,222 | -198,213 |
| Thamesport | 191,723 | 229,138 | +37,415 |
| ZLC | 230,192 | 146,225 | -83,967 |
| Dover | 160,968 | 213,025 | +52,057 |
| Southampton | 218,756 | 29,589 | -189,167 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 117,148 | 126,243 | +9,095 |
| East Midlands Airport | 116,942 | 53,940 | -63,002 |
| London | 42,615 | 72,166 | +29,551 |
| Portsmouth | 81,305 | 0 | -81,305 |
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 | 32 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 29 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 8 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 5 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
| 2025-07 | 17 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FRYETT'S FABRICS LIMITED | 113 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 103 |
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 64 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 48 |
| ASHLEY WILDE GROUP LIMITED | 46 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 42 |
| GLOBALTEX LIMITED | 37 |
| SOPHIE ALLPORT LIMITED | 35 |
| THE LINWOOD FABRIC COMPANY LIMITED | 34 |
| DESIGNERS GUILD LIMITED | 26 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 36 |
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
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 | 807,573 |
| Germany | 618,737 |
| Morocco | 495,685 |
| United Arab Emirates | 151,756 |
| Tunisia | 129,520 |
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 | 252,570 | 555,003 | +302,433 |
| Germany | 318,792 | 299,945 | -18,847 |
| Morocco | 241,288 | 254,397 | +13,109 |
| United Arab Emirates | 130,845 | 20,911 | -109,934 |
| Tunisia | 80,967 | 48,553 | -32,414 |
| South Africa | 100,282 | 11,683 | -88,599 |
| France | 48,521 | 45,124 | -3,397 |
| Ireland | 52,259 | 15,017 | -37,242 |
| Belgium | 63,045 | 0 | -63,045 |
| Portugal | 28,383 | 30,634 | +2,251 |
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) | 1,685,612 |
| Air transport | 1,181,693 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 246,579 |
| Road transport | 11,656 |
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) | 898,156 | 787,456 | -110,700 |
| Air transport | 478,540 | 703,153 | +224,613 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 225,891 | 20,688 | -205,203 |
| Road transport | 11,656 | 0 | -11,656 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,507,424 |
| East Midlands Airport | 441,041 |
| London Stansted Airport | 346,417 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 295,324 |
| Dover | 144,146 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 795,931 | 711,493 | -84,438 |
| East Midlands Airport | 199,466 | 241,575 | +42,109 |
| London Stansted Airport | 80,523 | 265,894 | +185,371 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 171,521 | 123,803 | -47,718 |
| Dover | 79,746 | 64,400 | -15,346 |
| London Gateway Port | 121,993 | 0 | -121,993 |
| ZLC | 38,686 | 49,178 | +10,492 |
| Liverpool Docks | 51,911 | 5,534 | -46,377 |
| Southampton | 37,728 | 10,754 | -26,974 |
| Immingham Docks | 20,265 | 7,138 | -13,127 |
Quick facts
HS code: 520959
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other cotton fabrics blended with man-made fibers, for multiple uses