Import/export HS code 521119: Various cotton fabric types
Various woven cotton fabrics mixed with man-made fibers, not classified elsewhere
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | 2,951,313 |
| Italy | 394,314 |
| Germany | 182,514 |
| Sweden | 19,686 |
| Lithuania | 13,316 |
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 | 1,472,755 | 1,478,558 | +5,803 |
| Italy | 152,439 | 241,875 | +89,436 |
| Germany | 100,018 | 82,496 | -17,522 |
| Sweden | 19,686 | 0 | -19,686 |
| Lithuania | 8,146 | 5,170 | -2,976 |
| Turkey | 3,353 | 8,113 | +4,760 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 7,397 | +7,397 |
| South Korea | 0 | 3,726 | +3,726 |
| Spain | 879 | 1,599 | +720 |
| France | 2,150 | 0 | -2,150 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | 2,951,313 |
| Italy | 394,716 |
| Germany | 112,842 |
| Czechia | 72,953 |
| Turkey | 14,747 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 1,472,755 | 1,478,558 | +5,803 |
| Italy | 152,841 | 241,875 | +89,034 |
| Germany | 73,645 | 39,197 | -34,448 |
| Czechia | 29,654 | 43,299 | +13,645 |
| Turkey | 6,634 | 8,113 | +1,479 |
| Lithuania | 8,146 | 5,170 | -2,976 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 7,397 | +7,397 |
| United Kingdom | 7,043 | 0 | -7,043 |
| South Korea | 0 | 3,726 | +3,726 |
| China | 3,281 | 0 | -3,281 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Lancashire | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 3,072,653 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 290,263 |
| Air transport | 139,698 |
| Other | 83,952 |
| Road transport | 1,794 |
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) | 1,501,740 | 1,570,913 | +69,173 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 130,006 | 160,257 | +30,251 |
| Air transport | 99,078 | 40,620 | -58,458 |
| Other | 28,602 | 55,350 | +26,748 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,794 | +1,794 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,792,335 |
| London | 199,267 |
| London Gateway Port | 179,103 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 107,328 |
| 000 | 83,952 |
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 | 1,330,319 | 1,462,016 | +131,697 |
| London | 94,832 | 104,435 | +9,603 |
| London Gateway Port | 79,489 | 99,614 | +20,125 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 83,380 | 23,948 | -59,432 |
| 000 | 28,602 | 55,350 | +26,748 |
| Felixstowe | 63,830 | 1,755 | -62,075 |
| Dover | 23,116 | 21,658 | -1,458 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,705 | 31,776 | +23,071 |
| Immingham Docks | 19,686 | 0 | -19,686 |
| Birmingham Airport | 5,357 | 11,523 | +6,166 |
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 | 14 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
| 2025-05 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 12 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 10 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 9 |
| COXBURY LIMITED | 8 |
| HOLLAND & SHERRY LIMITED | 8 |
| EDDINGTONS LIMITED | 5 |
| FOTEX LIMITED | 4 |
| ROCHDALE TEXTILE SUPPLIES LIMITED | 4 |
| SEVERNSIDE FABRICS LIMITED | 3 |
| SMD (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 2 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 228,558 |
| Netherlands | 34,720 |
| France | 16,840 |
| Poland | 10,025 |
| Italy | 8,310 |
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 | 86,361 | 142,197 | +55,836 |
| Netherlands | 10,663 | 24,057 | +13,394 |
| France | 14,480 | 2,360 | -12,120 |
| Poland | 8,900 | 1,125 | -7,775 |
| Italy | 5,171 | 3,139 | -2,032 |
| Indonesia | 5,397 | 0 | -5,397 |
| Japan | 2,475 | 2,554 | +79 |
| Germany | 1,190 | 3,729 | +2,539 |
| Singapore | 0 | 4,207 | +4,207 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4,050 | 0 | -4,050 |
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 | 291,782 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 50,352 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,614 |
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 | 130,678 | 161,104 | +30,426 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,200 | 30,152 | +9,952 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,614 | 0 | -6,614 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 108,336 |
| East Midlands Airport | 98,455 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 67,383 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 35,823 |
| London Stansted Airport | 17,608 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 3,204 | 105,132 | +101,928 |
| East Midlands Airport | 68,226 | 30,229 | -37,997 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 48,300 | 19,083 | -29,217 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,641 | 25,182 | +14,541 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,948 | 6,660 | -4,288 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,001 | 2,570 | -2,431 |
| Dover | 4,558 | 2,400 | -2,158 |
| Felixstowe | 6,614 | 0 | -6,614 |
Quick facts
HS code: 521119
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various woven cotton fabrics mixed with man-made fibers, not classified elsewhere