Import/export HS code 521051: Plain weave lightweight blended fabric
Lightweight cotton fabric blended with man-made fibers, ideal for summer wear
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | 127,187 |
| Pakistan | 101,725 |
| France | 24,330 |
| Italy | 22,880 |
| Belgium | 17,294 |
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 | 42,457 | 84,730 | +42,273 |
| Pakistan | 71,905 | 29,820 | -42,085 |
| France | 4,686 | 19,644 | +14,958 |
| Italy | 13,668 | 9,212 | -4,456 |
| Belgium | 13,800 | 3,494 | -10,306 |
| China | 8,788 | 5,863 | -2,925 |
| South Korea | 3,283 | 2,776 | -507 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 5,700 | +5,700 |
| Germany | 0 | 4,551 | +4,551 |
| India | 0 | 2,802 | +2,802 |
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 | 130,914 |
| Pakistan | 101,725 |
| Italy | 22,880 |
| France | 20,603 |
| India | 20,096 |
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 | 46,184 | 84,730 | +38,546 |
| Pakistan | 71,905 | 29,820 | -42,085 |
| Italy | 13,668 | 9,212 | -4,456 |
| France | 959 | 19,644 | +18,685 |
| India | 13,800 | 6,296 | -7,504 |
| China | 8,788 | 5,863 | -2,925 |
| Turkey | 0 | 10,251 | +10,251 |
| South Korea | 3,283 | 2,776 | -507 |
| Japan | 2,655 | 0 | -2,655 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 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 | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Wales | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 139,984 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 131,699 |
| Air transport | 58,151 |
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) | 85,488 | 54,496 | -30,992 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 66,114 | 65,585 | -529 |
| Air transport | 9,640 | 48,511 | +38,871 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 99,336 |
| Eurotunnel | 75,620 |
| Dover | 31,319 |
| London Stansted Airport | 30,525 |
| Thamesport | 23,412 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 76,807 | 22,529 | -54,278 |
| Eurotunnel | 42,745 | 32,875 | -9,870 |
| Dover | 13,393 | 17,926 | +4,533 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,980 | 25,545 | +20,565 |
| Thamesport | 1,512 | 21,900 | +20,388 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 16,885 | +16,885 |
| Felixstowe | 7,169 | 7,327 | +158 |
| London | 8,437 | 4,634 | -3,803 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 7,291 | +7,291 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,660 | 1,018 | -3,642 |
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 | 11 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 5 |
| 2025-06 | 5 |
| 2025-04 | 3 |
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 | 10 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | 49,440 |
| Egypt | 41,272 |
| Switzerland | 14,310 |
| United States | 8,526 |
| Ireland | 5,448 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | 43,260 | 6,180 | -37,080 |
| Egypt | 41,272 | 0 | -41,272 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 14,310 | +14,310 |
| United States | 0 | 8,526 | +8,526 |
| Ireland | 0 | 5,448 | +5,448 |
| New Zealand | 4,131 | 0 | -4,131 |
| Finland | 3,014 | 0 | -3,014 |
| Turkey | 1,155 | 0 | -1,155 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 1,080 | 0 | -1,080 |
| Germany | 0 | 1,059 | +1,059 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 94,843 |
| Air transport | 27,075 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,521 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 88,663 | 6,180 | -82,483 |
| Air transport | 4,239 | 22,836 | +18,597 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,014 | 6,507 | +3,493 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 72,172 |
| London | 18,540 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,349 |
| London Stansted Airport | 7,561 |
| Holyhead | 5,448 |
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 Gateway Port | 65,992 | 6,180 | -59,812 |
| London | 18,540 | 0 | -18,540 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,039 | 14,310 | +13,271 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 7,561 | +7,561 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 5,448 | +5,448 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,200 | 965 | -2,235 |
| Southampton | 4,131 | 0 | -4,131 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,014 | 0 | -3,014 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 1,059 | +1,059 |
Quick facts
HS code: 521051
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Lightweight cotton fabric blended with man-made fibers, ideal for summer wear