Import/export HS code 5211: Cotton fabrics mixed with man-made fibers
Woven cotton fabrics with less than 85% cotton, mainly mixed with synthetic fibers, weighing over 200g/m²
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | 6,757,855 |
| Italy | 6,706,945 |
| India | 4,866,360 |
| Germany | 4,683,818 |
| Belgium | 3,534,777 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 4,259,980 | 2,497,875 | -1,762,105 |
| Italy | 3,595,824 | 3,111,121 | -484,703 |
| India | 2,709,212 | 2,157,148 | -552,064 |
| Germany | 2,655,741 | 2,028,077 | -627,664 |
| Belgium | 1,740,366 | 1,794,411 | +54,045 |
| Turkey | 893,557 | 844,644 | -48,913 |
| Netherlands | 734,705 | 812,185 | +77,480 |
| Spain | 864,480 | 669,210 | -195,270 |
| France | 704,713 | 622,388 | -82,325 |
| United States | 199,539 | 128,773 | -70,766 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 7,401,994 |
| Pakistan | 7,079,315 |
| India | 5,534,777 |
| Germany | 4,260,484 |
| Belgium | 3,047,611 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 4,002,025 | 3,399,969 | -602,056 |
| Pakistan | 4,572,976 | 2,506,339 | -2,066,637 |
| India | 2,979,907 | 2,554,870 | -425,037 |
| Germany | 2,437,703 | 1,822,781 | -614,922 |
| Belgium | 1,614,575 | 1,433,036 | -181,539 |
| Turkey | 1,110,289 | 942,746 | -167,543 |
| Spain | 918,820 | 770,627 | -148,193 |
| Netherlands | 363,543 | 773,427 | +409,884 |
| France | 330,209 | 346,392 | +16,183 |
| China | 199,372 | 91,762 | -107,610 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 69 |
| Greater Manchester | 19 |
| Inner London - East | 17 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 16 |
| West Yorkshire | 15 |
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 | 56 | 35 | -21 |
| Greater Manchester | 17 | 11 | -6 |
| Inner London - East | 14 | 9 | -5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 | 13 | +5 |
| West Yorkshire | 13 | 11 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 | 3 | -5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 5 | +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) | 14,315,797 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,519,761 |
| Air transport | 4,340,673 |
| Other | 3,275,878 |
| Road transport | 641,844 |
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) | 7,871,787 | 6,444,010 | -1,427,777 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,080,600 | 5,439,161 | -641,439 |
| Air transport | 2,433,646 | 1,907,027 | -526,619 |
| Other | 2,314,564 | 961,314 | -1,353,250 |
| Road transport | 347,184 | 294,660 | -52,524 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 6,561,448 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,658,187 |
| Dover | 3,357,882 |
| 000 | 3,275,878 |
| Felixstowe | 2,875,441 |
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 | 3,877,121 | 2,684,327 | -1,192,794 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,478,302 | 2,179,885 | -298,417 |
| Dover | 1,791,177 | 1,566,705 | -224,472 |
| 000 | 2,314,564 | 961,314 | -1,353,250 |
| Felixstowe | 1,793,068 | 1,082,373 | -710,695 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 866,405 | 716,257 | -150,148 |
| London | 787,627 | 718,938 | -68,689 |
| London Gateway Port | 729,936 | 738,696 | +8,760 |
| Immingham Docks | 546,522 | 764,484 | +217,962 |
| Thamesport | 663,712 | 643,298 | -20,414 |
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 | 92 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 81 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 36 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 23 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 17 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 43 |
| 2025-11 | 60 |
| 2025-10 | 64 |
| 2025-09 | 46 |
| 2025-08 | 50 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FRYETT'S FABRICS LIMITED | 119 |
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 118 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 114 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 113 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 112 |
| SMD (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 96 |
| ASHLEY WILDE GROUP LIMITED | 90 |
| WARWICK FABRICS (UK) LIMITED | 84 |
| OSBORNE & LITTLE LIMITED | 83 |
| DESIGNERS GUILD LIMITED | 80 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 129 |
| 0-1m | 47 |
| 54m+ | 43 |
| 15m-54m | 34 |
| Other | 15 |
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 | 8,125,063 |
| Germany | 6,553,401 |
| France | 3,757,607 |
| Morocco | 3,424,617 |
| United States | 3,220,941 |
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 | 4,369,203 | 3,755,860 | -613,343 |
| Germany | 3,459,413 | 3,093,988 | -365,425 |
| France | 1,966,504 | 1,791,103 | -175,401 |
| Morocco | 1,575,460 | 1,849,157 | +273,697 |
| United States | 1,288,692 | 1,932,249 | +643,557 |
| Tunisia | 1,101,365 | 975,140 | -126,225 |
| Latvia | 897,639 | 334,140 | -563,499 |
| China | 501,780 | 587,450 | +85,670 |
| Madagascar | 569,797 | 487,439 | -82,358 |
| Estonia | 484,563 | 490,988 | +6,425 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 29,557 |
| China | 11,898 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 19,026 | 10,531 | -8,495 |
| China | 7,049 | 4,849 | -2,200 |
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) | 25,664,805 |
| Air transport | 9,048,031 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,403,787 |
| Road transport | 97,061 |
| Other | 43,403 |
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) | 12,980,798 | 12,684,007 | -296,791 |
| Air transport | 4,260,978 | 4,787,053 | +526,075 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,589,820 | 813,967 | -1,775,853 |
| Road transport | 97,061 | 0 | -97,061 |
| Other | 26,075 | 17,328 | -8,747 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,335,500 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,929,965 |
| Dover | 5,440,873 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,726,889 |
| ZLC | 2,177,604 |
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 | 8,765,790 | 6,569,710 | -2,196,080 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,145,341 | 2,784,624 | -360,717 |
| Dover | 2,156,060 | 3,284,813 | +1,128,753 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,540,606 | 1,186,283 | -354,323 |
| ZLC | 1,005,257 | 1,172,347 | +167,090 |
| London Stansted Airport | 647,709 | 1,002,974 | +355,265 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 746,134 | 656,507 | -89,627 |
| London Gateway Port | 670,036 | 346,195 | -323,841 |
| Manchester Airport | 347,914 | 663,667 | +315,753 |
| Felixstowe | 684,243 | 143,372 | -540,871 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
- 521111 – Plain weave cotton fabrics
- 521112 – Twill weave cotton fabrics
- 521119 – Various cotton fabric types
- 521120 – Bleached cotton fabrics
- 521131 – Plain weave bleached fabrics
- 521132 – Twill weave bleached fabrics
- 521139 – Various bleached cotton fabrics
- 521141 – Plain weave dyed fabrics
- 521142 – Denim fabrics
- 521143 – Twill weave dyed fabrics
- 521149 – Various dyed cotton fabrics
- 521151 – Plain weave printed fabrics
- 521152 – Twill weave printed fabrics
- 521159 – Various printed cotton fabrics
Quick facts
HS code: 5211
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Woven cotton fabrics with less than 85% cotton, mainly mixed with synthetic fibers, weighing over 200g/m²