Import/export HS code 521039: Various mixed cotton woven fabrics
Other cotton fabrics blended with man-made fibers, for various applications
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 312,595 |
| Pakistan | 187,550 |
| China | 146,012 |
| Turkey | 115,018 |
| Italy | 90,781 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 103,108 | 209,487 | +106,379 |
| Pakistan | 45,524 | 142,026 | +96,502 |
| China | 77,120 | 68,892 | -8,228 |
| Turkey | 29,846 | 85,172 | +55,326 |
| Italy | 45,400 | 45,381 | -19 |
| India | 45,911 | 17,622 | -28,289 |
| France | 2,980 | 27,062 | +24,082 |
| Sweden | 2,754 | 0 | -2,754 |
| United States | 2,237 | 0 | -2,237 |
| Spain | 1,229 | 0 | -1,229 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 309,336 |
| Pakistan | 187,550 |
| China | 146,012 |
| Turkey | 116,444 |
| Italy | 82,339 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 99,849 | 209,487 | +109,638 |
| Pakistan | 45,524 | 142,026 | +96,502 |
| China | 77,120 | 68,892 | -8,228 |
| Turkey | 31,272 | 85,172 | +53,900 |
| Italy | 36,958 | 45,381 | +8,423 |
| India | 47,744 | 17,622 | -30,122 |
| France | 2,980 | 27,062 | +24,082 |
| United Kingdom | 5,710 | 0 | -5,710 |
| Viet Nam | 2,754 | 0 | -2,754 |
| Romania | 2,732 | 0 | -2,732 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 |
| Inner London - East | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 0 | -5 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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) | 454,442 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 336,672 |
| Air transport | 150,241 |
| Road transport | 10,396 |
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) | 145,860 | 308,582 | +162,722 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 128,114 | 208,558 | +80,444 |
| Air transport | 76,556 | 73,685 | -2,871 |
| Road transport | 5,579 | 4,817 | -762 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 385,842 |
| London Gateway Port | 107,630 |
| Dover | 91,076 |
| Southampton | 67,358 |
| Felixstowe | 59,615 |
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 | 137,603 | 248,239 | +110,636 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,152 | 95,478 | +83,326 |
| Dover | 30,656 | 60,420 | +29,764 |
| Southampton | 40,799 | 26,559 | -14,240 |
| Felixstowe | 30,656 | 28,959 | -1,697 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,792 | 47,577 | +39,785 |
| Manchester Airport | 16,704 | 11,346 | -5,358 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 27,062 | +27,062 |
| Thamesport | 7,823 | 18,810 | +10,987 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,285 | 11,613 | -2,672 |
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 | 21 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 5 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROMO LIMITED | 65 |
| HILTON TEXTILES LIMITED | 32 |
| AVOCA HOME TECHNICAL TEXTILES LIMITED | 31 |
| VISION LINENS GROUP LIMITED | 30 |
| RIVER ISLAND CLOTHING CO. LIMITED | 25 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 24 |
| SMD (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 13 |
| EXCELSIOR TEXTILES LIMITED | 12 |
| MICHAEL ABAKHAN LIMITED | 10 |
| PAUL SMITH LIMITED | 8 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 42,086 |
| Nigeria | 40,423 |
| Ireland | 38,931 |
| Switzerland | 37,608 |
| Australia | 8,949 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 18,460 | 23,626 | +5,166 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 40,423 | +40,423 |
| Ireland | 33,278 | 5,653 | -27,625 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 37,608 | +37,608 |
| Australia | 8,949 | 0 | -8,949 |
| Italy | 7,699 | 1,152 | -6,547 |
| France | 3,050 | 2,728 | -322 |
| Canada | 5,003 | 0 | -5,003 |
| Norway | 4,268 | 0 | -4,268 |
| China | 3,520 | 0 | -3,520 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 199 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 199 | 0 | -199 |
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 | 117,314 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 92,440 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,403 |
| Other | 199 |
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 | 65,758 | 51,556 | -14,202 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 27,691 | 64,749 | +37,058 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 1,403 | +1,403 |
| Other | 199 | 0 | -199 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 64,371 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 45,618 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 44,538 |
| Holyhead | 20,935 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,760 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 58,353 | 6,018 | -52,335 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,010 | 37,608 | +29,598 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,105 | 43,433 | +42,328 |
| Holyhead | 15,282 | 5,653 | -9,629 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 18,760 | +18,760 |
| Dover | 3,050 | 2,728 | -322 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,472 | 0 | -4,472 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,828 | 2,105 | +277 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 1,403 | +1,403 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,349 | 0 | -1,349 |
Quick facts
HS code: 521039
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other cotton fabrics blended with man-made fibers, for various applications