Import/export HS code 521139: Various bleached cotton fabrics
Other types of bleached cotton fabrics, not classified elsewhere
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,097,431 |
| India | 1,050,434 |
| Italy | 593,409 |
| Turkey | 544,999 |
| Belgium | 353,985 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 485,342 | 612,089 | +126,747 |
| India | 630,805 | 419,629 | -211,176 |
| Italy | 405,636 | 187,773 | -217,863 |
| Turkey | 292,211 | 252,788 | -39,423 |
| Belgium | 186,218 | 167,767 | -18,451 |
| Germany | 68,615 | 21,927 | -46,688 |
| France | 46,037 | 30,244 | -15,793 |
| Pakistan | 12,690 | 42,834 | +30,144 |
| China | 38,153 | 16,329 | -21,824 |
| Thailand | 24,765 | 19,718 | -5,047 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 1,419,753 |
| Netherlands | 836,261 |
| Italy | 629,978 |
| Turkey | 552,777 |
| Pakistan | 306,999 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 813,624 | 606,129 | -207,495 |
| Netherlands | 229,281 | 606,980 | +377,699 |
| Italy | 411,845 | 218,133 | -193,712 |
| Turkey | 300,458 | 252,319 | -48,139 |
| Pakistan | 264,165 | 42,834 | -221,331 |
| China | 47,356 | 20,653 | -26,703 |
| Germany | 58,040 | 3,761 | -54,279 |
| France | 37,870 | 18,282 | -19,588 |
| Thailand | 24,765 | 19,718 | -5,047 |
| Spain | 11,654 | 9,380 | -2,274 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 20 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 |
| Lancashire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 |
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 | 12 | 15 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
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) | 1,846,648 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,772,759 |
| Air transport | 271,649 |
| Road transport | 79,626 |
| Other | 65,968 |
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) | 1,096,404 | 750,244 | -346,160 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 895,212 | 877,547 | -17,665 |
| Air transport | 138,737 | 132,912 | -5,825 |
| Road transport | 33,205 | 46,421 | +13,216 |
| Other | 65,968 | 0 | -65,968 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,021,368 |
| Felixstowe | 772,998 |
| Dover | 431,908 |
| Southampton | 366,674 |
| Eurotunnel | 328,564 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 432,849 | 588,519 | +155,670 |
| Felixstowe | 476,450 | 296,548 | -179,902 |
| Dover | 259,270 | 172,638 | -86,632 |
| Southampton | 219,675 | 146,999 | -72,676 |
| Eurotunnel | 213,276 | 115,288 | -97,988 |
| London | 175,392 | 85,526 | -89,866 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 93,895 | 94,024 | +129 |
| London Gateway Port | 102,681 | 65,545 | -37,136 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 59,988 | 38,650 | -21,338 |
| ZLC | 33,205 | 46,421 | +13,216 |
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 | 34 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 12 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 7 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-11 | 19 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 21 |
| 2025-08 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 108 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 93 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 87 |
| WARWICK FABRICS (UK) LIMITED | 75 |
| FRYETT'S FABRICS LIMITED | 69 |
| DESIGNERS GUILD LIMITED | 49 |
| ASHLEY WILDE GROUP LIMITED | 46 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 39 |
| OSBORNE & LITTLE LIMITED | 35 |
| HUNTER DOUGLAS UK RETAIL LIMITED | 33 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 36 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | 636,087 |
| France | 306,463 |
| China | 285,328 |
| Germany | 191,242 |
| Bangladesh | 48,907 |
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 | 132,686 | 503,401 | +370,715 |
| France | 60,941 | 245,522 | +184,581 |
| China | 158,921 | 126,407 | -32,514 |
| Germany | 117,071 | 74,171 | -42,900 |
| Bangladesh | 39,264 | 9,643 | -29,621 |
| South Korea | 42,519 | 6,220 | -36,299 |
| Japan | 17,111 | 18,985 | +1,874 |
| Romania | 0 | 30,497 | +30,497 |
| Senegal | 0 | 25,928 | +25,928 |
| Italy | 24,485 | 0 | -24,485 |
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 | 1,378,525 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 385,386 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 78,178 |
| Road transport | 5,853 |
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 | 412,079 | 966,446 | +554,367 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 198,880 | 186,506 | -12,374 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 65,097 | 13,081 | -52,016 |
| Road transport | 5,853 | 0 | -5,853 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 604,062 |
| Manchester Airport | 270,385 |
| East Midlands Airport | 224,875 |
| London Stansted Airport | 178,422 |
| Dover | 153,671 |
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 | 117,141 | 486,921 | +369,780 |
| Manchester Airport | 130,572 | 139,813 | +9,241 |
| East Midlands Airport | 99,238 | 125,637 | +26,399 |
| London Stansted Airport | 25,611 | 152,811 | +127,200 |
| Dover | 72,488 | 81,183 | +8,695 |
| Immingham Docks | 72,728 | 66,885 | -5,843 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 40,962 | 61,264 | +20,302 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 46,848 | 31,023 | -15,825 |
| London Gateway Port | 49,005 | 7,728 | -41,277 |
| Felixstowe | 14,056 | 1,915 | -12,141 |
Quick facts
HS code: 521139
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of bleached cotton fabrics, not classified elsewhere