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 | 6,996,714 |
| Italy | 6,798,453 |
| India | 4,832,484 |
| Germany | 4,794,049 |
| Belgium | 3,570,154 |
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 | 3,962,918 | 3,033,796 | -929,122 |
| Italy | 3,749,211 | 3,049,242 | -699,969 |
| India | 2,602,253 | 2,230,231 | -372,022 |
| Germany | 2,707,891 | 2,086,158 | -621,733 |
| Belgium | 1,751,479 | 1,818,675 | +67,196 |
| Turkey | 910,591 | 872,163 | -38,428 |
| Netherlands | 678,867 | 853,726 | +174,859 |
| Spain | 867,726 | 661,769 | -205,957 |
| France | 722,067 | 606,307 | -115,760 |
| United States | 196,013 | 130,784 | -65,229 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 7,503,462 |
| Pakistan | 7,318,174 |
| India | 5,448,005 |
| Germany | 4,367,428 |
| Belgium | 3,144,064 |
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 | 4,149,304 | 3,354,158 | -795,146 |
| Pakistan | 4,275,914 | 3,042,260 | -1,233,654 |
| India | 2,882,797 | 2,565,208 | -317,589 |
| Germany | 2,482,776 | 1,884,652 | -598,124 |
| Belgium | 1,663,749 | 1,480,315 | -183,434 |
| Turkey | 1,116,290 | 978,904 | -137,386 |
| Spain | 920,351 | 770,180 | -150,171 |
| Netherlands | 308,718 | 813,558 | +504,840 |
| France | 349,204 | 345,173 | -4,031 |
| China | 200,633 | 93,536 | -107,097 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 70 |
| Greater Manchester | 19 |
| Inner London - East | 18 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 17 |
| 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 | 54 | 37 | -17 |
| Greater Manchester | 15 | 12 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 15 | 10 | -5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 | 12 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 13 | 11 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 | 3 | -5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
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) | 14,584,930 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,596,045 |
| Air transport | 4,392,337 |
| Other | 3,403,258 |
| Road transport | 637,200 |
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) | 7,609,767 | 6,975,163 | -634,604 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,167,552 | 5,428,493 | -739,059 |
| Air transport | 2,423,184 | 1,969,153 | -454,031 |
| Other | 2,331,582 | 1,071,676 | -1,259,906 |
| Road transport | 324,002 | 313,198 | -10,804 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 6,863,485 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,717,598 |
| 000 | 3,403,258 |
| Dover | 3,402,564 |
| Felixstowe | 2,829,755 |
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 | 3,603,034 | 3,260,451 | -342,583 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,595,980 | 2,121,618 | -474,362 |
| 000 | 2,331,582 | 1,071,676 | -1,259,906 |
| Dover | 1,828,787 | 1,573,777 | -255,010 |
| Felixstowe | 1,770,912 | 1,058,843 | -712,069 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 767,190 | 763,555 | -3,635 |
| London | 744,437 | 747,995 | +3,558 |
| London Gateway Port | 740,569 | 726,619 | -13,950 |
| Thamesport | 696,109 | 631,916 | -64,193 |
| Immingham Docks | 521,911 | 767,431 | +245,520 |
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 | 83 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 36 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 23 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 19 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 60 |
| 2025-10 | 64 |
| 2025-09 | 46 |
| 2025-08 | 50 |
| 2025-07 | 56 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FRYETT'S FABRICS LIMITED | 118 |
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 117 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 113 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 112 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 111 |
| SMD (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 95 |
| ASHLEY WILDE GROUP LIMITED | 89 |
| OSBORNE & LITTLE LIMITED | 83 |
| WARWICK FABRICS (UK) LIMITED | 83 |
| DESIGNERS GUILD LIMITED | 79 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 128 |
| 0-1m | 49 |
| 54m+ | 45 |
| 15m-54m | 37 |
| Other | 16 |
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 | 8,127,190 |
| Germany | 6,824,041 |
| France | 3,810,548 |
| Morocco | 3,371,136 |
| United States | 3,152,167 |
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 | 4,435,917 | 3,691,273 | -744,644 |
| Germany | 3,639,753 | 3,184,288 | -455,465 |
| France | 2,110,229 | 1,700,319 | -409,910 |
| Morocco | 1,511,004 | 1,860,132 | +349,128 |
| United States | 1,226,685 | 1,925,482 | +698,797 |
| Tunisia | 1,095,893 | 1,024,817 | -71,076 |
| Latvia | 1,051,163 | 273,869 | -777,294 |
| China | 526,870 | 574,943 | +48,073 |
| Madagascar | 467,180 | 590,056 | +122,876 |
| Estonia | 501,670 | 467,907 | -33,763 |
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 | 29,616 |
| China | 11,117 |
| XU | 1,948 |
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 | 18,301 | 11,315 | -6,986 |
| China | 7,316 | 3,801 | -3,515 |
| XU | 0 | 1,948 | +1,948 |
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) | 25,699,053 |
| Air transport | 9,116,923 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,832,695 |
| Road transport | 103,977 |
| Other | 42,681 |
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) | 13,013,140 | 12,685,913 | -327,227 |
| Air transport | 4,341,633 | 4,775,290 | +433,657 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,913,392 | 919,303 | -1,994,089 |
| Road transport | 103,977 | 0 | -103,977 |
| Other | 25,617 | 17,064 | -8,553 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,620,922 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,217,412 |
| Dover | 5,340,026 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,813,416 |
| ZLC | 2,118,142 |
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 | 9,281,155 | 6,339,767 | -2,941,388 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,350,676 | 2,866,736 | -483,940 |
| Dover | 1,909,707 | 3,430,319 | +1,520,612 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,675,045 | 1,138,371 | -536,674 |
| ZLC | 968,887 | 1,149,255 | +180,368 |
| London Stansted Airport | 631,487 | 1,027,625 | +396,138 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 746,068 | 704,113 | -41,955 |
| London Gateway Port | 659,407 | 356,824 | -302,583 |
| Manchester Airport | 357,112 | 648,340 | +291,228 |
| Felixstowe | 581,626 | 245,989 | -335,637 |
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