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 | 1,537,335 |
| India | 645,302 |
| Turkey | 608,021 |
| China | 463,610 |
| Italy | 331,127 |
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 | 791,600 | 745,735 | -45,865 |
| India | 342,203 | 303,099 | -39,104 |
| Turkey | 309,413 | 298,608 | -10,805 |
| China | 379,687 | 83,923 | -295,764 |
| Italy | 210,172 | 120,955 | -89,217 |
| France | 80,031 | 49,254 | -30,777 |
| Pakistan | 85,748 | 8,984 | -76,764 |
| United States | 47,921 | 23,229 | -24,692 |
| 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 | 1,588,320 |
| India | 708,052 |
| Turkey | 607,969 |
| China | 472,096 |
| Italy | 303,239 |
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 | 829,714 | 758,606 | -71,108 |
| India | 398,434 | 309,618 | -88,816 |
| Turkey | 309,413 | 298,556 | -10,857 |
| China | 388,173 | 83,923 | -304,250 |
| Italy | 171,617 | 131,622 | -39,995 |
| Pakistan | 85,748 | 8,984 | -76,764 |
| France | 34,431 | 23,994 | -10,437 |
| United States | 38,473 | 18,540 | -19,933 |
| 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 | 24 |
| Inner London - East | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
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 | 18 | 13 | -5 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| 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) | 1,717,124 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,398,721 |
| Air transport | 522,648 |
| Road transport | 339,041 |
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) | 889,438 | 827,686 | -61,752 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 894,176 | 504,545 | -389,631 |
| Air transport | 309,346 | 213,302 | -96,044 |
| Road transport | 207,927 | 131,114 | -76,813 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 1,093,962 |
| Felixstowe | 667,936 |
| Thamesport | 413,143 |
| Dover | 370,728 |
| ZLC | 368,736 |
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 | 545,905 | 548,057 | +2,152 |
| Felixstowe | 435,522 | 232,414 | -203,108 |
| Thamesport | 198,691 | 214,452 | +15,761 |
| Dover | 192,489 | 178,239 | -14,250 |
| ZLC | 207,927 | 160,809 | -47,118 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 156,623 | 109,165 | -47,458 |
| Southampton | 228,616 | 17,979 | -210,637 |
| East Midlands Airport | 116,872 | 58,286 | -58,586 |
| London | 45,914 | 68,867 | +22,953 |
| London Gateway Port | 26,667 | 35,705 | +9,038 |
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 | 34 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 28 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 8 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 17 |
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FRYETT'S FABRICS LIMITED | 114 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 104 |
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 65 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 49 |
| ASHLEY WILDE GROUP LIMITED | 47 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 42 |
| GLOBALTEX LIMITED | 37 |
| SOPHIE ALLPORT LIMITED | 35 |
| THE LINWOOD FABRIC COMPANY LIMITED | 34 |
| DESIGNERS GUILD LIMITED | 27 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 38 |
| 0-1m | 15 |
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
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 | 858,708 |
| Germany | 640,057 |
| Morocco | 538,254 |
| United Arab Emirates | 157,044 |
| Tunisia | 140,539 |
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 | 287,583 | 571,125 | +283,542 |
| Germany | 344,785 | 295,272 | -49,513 |
| Morocco | 240,967 | 297,287 | +56,320 |
| United Arab Emirates | 143,608 | 13,436 | -130,172 |
| Tunisia | 80,967 | 59,572 | -21,395 |
| South Africa | 100,282 | 11,683 | -88,599 |
| France | 41,710 | 47,200 | +5,490 |
| Ireland | 54,334 | 14,012 | -40,322 |
| Belgium | 63,045 | 0 | -63,045 |
| Portugal | 34,300 | 24,717 | -9,583 |
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) | 1,746,097 |
| Air transport | 1,231,881 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 208,504 |
| Road transport | 10,574 |
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) | 924,599 | 821,498 | -103,101 |
| Air transport | 517,364 | 714,517 | +197,153 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 190,611 | 17,893 | -172,718 |
| Road transport | 10,574 | 0 | -10,574 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,550,926 |
| East Midlands Airport | 463,314 |
| London Stansted Airport | 376,429 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 291,776 |
| Dover | 161,129 |
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 | 815,041 | 735,885 | -79,156 |
| East Midlands Airport | 227,589 | 235,725 | +8,136 |
| London Stansted Airport | 78,037 | 298,392 | +220,355 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 168,729 | 123,047 | -45,682 |
| Dover | 84,071 | 77,058 | -7,013 |
| London Gateway Port | 121,016 | 140 | -120,876 |
| ZLC | 40,820 | 47,413 | +6,593 |
| Liverpool Docks | 51,911 | 5,534 | -46,377 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,892 | 5,115 | -11,777 |
| Southampton | 5,886 | 10,754 | +4,868 |
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