Import/export HS code 521011: Plain weave light cotton fabric
Simple and lightweight cotton fabric, ideal for casual and summer wear
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 725,241 |
| China | 306,833 |
| Pakistan | 61,498 |
| Italy | 20,079 |
| India | 11,740 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 331,246 | 393,995 | +62,749 |
| China | 152,489 | 154,344 | +1,855 |
| Pakistan | 61,498 | 0 | -61,498 |
| Italy | 5,782 | 14,297 | +8,515 |
| India | 10,113 | 1,627 | -8,486 |
| Netherlands | 5,626 | 0 | -5,626 |
| United States | 0 | 3,839 | +3,839 |
| Turkey | 0 | 1,883 | +1,883 |
| Spain | 0 | 1,149 | +1,149 |
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 | 1,030,998 |
| Pakistan | 61,498 |
| Italy | 20,079 |
| India | 12,816 |
| Netherlands | 5,626 |
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 | 482,659 | 548,339 | +65,680 |
| Pakistan | 61,498 | 0 | -61,498 |
| Italy | 5,782 | 14,297 | +8,515 |
| India | 11,189 | 1,627 | -9,562 |
| Netherlands | 5,626 | 0 | -5,626 |
| United States | 0 | 3,839 | +3,839 |
| Turkey | 0 | 1,883 | +1,883 |
| Spain | 0 | 1,149 | +1,149 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 731,188 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 376,418 |
| Air transport | 30,282 |
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) | 332,303 | 398,885 | +66,582 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 218,712 | 157,706 | -61,006 |
| Air transport | 15,739 | 14,543 | -1,196 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 687,938 |
| Southampton | 192,896 |
| Felixstowe | 165,614 |
| Dover | 43,250 |
| East Midlands Airport | 10,673 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 327,347 | 360,591 | +33,244 |
| Southampton | 145,523 | 47,373 | -98,150 |
| Felixstowe | 59,529 | 106,085 | +46,556 |
| Dover | 4,956 | 38,294 | +33,338 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,834 | 3,839 | -2,995 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,239 | 9,077 | +7,838 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,859 | 886 | -6,973 |
| Thamesport | 4,725 | 3,362 | -1,363 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,975 | 0 | -5,975 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,691 | 0 | -1,691 |
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 | 6 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 1 |
| 2025-04 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FIBRELINE LIMITED | 14 |
| PARRY MURRAY & COMPANY LIMITED | 12 |
| FRYETT'S FABRICS LIMITED | 12 |
| M.& N.TEXTILES LIMITED | 10 |
| GP & J BAKER LIMITED | 6 |
| BERNSTEIN & BANLEYS LIMITED | 6 |
| WOOL AND THE GANG LTD | 5 |
| P.& R.FABRICS LIMITED | 4 |
| SUNSPEL LIMITED | 4 |
| FLAMEPROOFINGS LIMITED | 3 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 54m+ | 1 |
| Other | 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 | 56,962 |
| Poland | 39,471 |
| France | 17,919 |
| Ireland | 11,163 |
| Netherlands | 10,000 |
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 | 45,709 | 11,253 | -34,456 |
| Poland | 18,720 | 20,751 | +2,031 |
| France | 1,100 | 16,819 | +15,719 |
| Ireland | 3,216 | 7,947 | +4,731 |
| Netherlands | 10,000 | 0 | -10,000 |
| Viet Nam | 7,395 | 0 | -7,395 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 5,400 | +5,400 |
| Malaysia | 4,665 | 0 | -4,665 |
| Spain | 0 | 4,337 | +4,337 |
| New Zealand | 4,030 | 0 | -4,030 |
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 | 100,320 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 77,870 |
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 | 78,956 | 21,364 | -57,592 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 23,831 | 54,039 | +30,208 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 58,174 |
| East Midlands Airport | 43,538 |
| ZLC | 39,261 |
| London Stansted Airport | 17,521 |
| Dover | 8,533 |
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 | 18,720 | 39,454 | +20,734 |
| East Midlands Airport | 33,878 | 9,660 | -24,218 |
| ZLC | 32,006 | 7,255 | -24,751 |
| London Stansted Airport | 13,072 | 4,449 | -8,623 |
| Dover | 1,895 | 6,638 | +4,743 |
| Heysham | 0 | 5,288 | +5,288 |
| Holyhead | 1,732 | 2,659 | +927 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,484 | 0 | -1,484 |
Quick facts
HS code: 521011
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Simple and lightweight cotton fabric, ideal for casual and summer wear