Import/export HS code 521141: Plain weave dyed fabrics
Dyed cotton fabrics with a plain weave pattern
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 653,222 |
| India | 335,430 |
| Spain | 330,464 |
| Germany | 236,151 |
| France | 139,055 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 345,150 | 308,072 | -37,078 |
| India | 202,716 | 132,714 | -70,002 |
| Spain | 175,321 | 155,143 | -20,178 |
| Germany | 156,502 | 79,649 | -76,853 |
| France | 100,174 | 38,881 | -61,293 |
| Belgium | 15,090 | 21,363 | +6,273 |
| Denmark | 2,386 | 27,582 | +25,196 |
| Turkey | 11,480 | 17,573 | +6,093 |
| United States | 15,926 | 1,208 | -14,718 |
| Netherlands | 8,092 | 5,930 | -2,162 |
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 | 748,591 |
| Spain | 354,387 |
| India | 343,317 |
| Turkey | 259,541 |
| France | 57,213 |
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 | 417,203 | 331,388 | -85,815 |
| Spain | 185,413 | 168,974 | -16,439 |
| India | 201,197 | 142,120 | -59,077 |
| Turkey | 159,526 | 100,015 | -59,511 |
| France | 48,718 | 8,495 | -40,223 |
| Norway | 0 | 23,779 | +23,779 |
| Belgium | 7,915 | 9,266 | +1,351 |
| Portugal | 958 | 8,473 | +7,515 |
| China | 8,500 | 0 | -8,500 |
| United States | 4,532 | 0 | -4,532 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 11 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
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 | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Eastern Scotland | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 975,292 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 622,268 |
| Air transport | 238,461 |
| Other | 982 |
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) | 573,415 | 401,877 | -171,538 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 326,696 | 295,572 | -31,124 |
| Air transport | 143,400 | 95,061 | -48,339 |
| Other | 574 | 408 | -166 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 528,084 |
| London Gateway Port | 347,372 |
| Eurotunnel | 178,787 |
| Felixstowe | 159,983 |
| London | 154,940 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 301,069 | 227,015 | -74,054 |
| London Gateway Port | 137,679 | 209,693 | +72,014 |
| Eurotunnel | 102,088 | 76,699 | -25,389 |
| Felixstowe | 126,131 | 33,852 | -92,279 |
| London | 109,786 | 45,154 | -64,632 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 60,472 | 43,292 | -17,180 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 61,152 | 40,591 | -20,561 |
| Southampton | 52,138 | 25,612 | -26,526 |
| London Stansted Airport | 27,862 | 36,198 | +8,336 |
| East Midlands Airport | 47,964 | 3,805 | -44,159 |
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 | 20 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 57 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 33 |
| OSBORNE & LITTLE LIMITED | 28 |
| WARWICK FABRICS (UK) LIMITED | 26 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 24 |
| FOX LINTON LIMITED | 24 |
| ZONWERING HOLDINGS LIMITED | 23 |
| GP & J BAKER LIMITED | 21 |
| FRYETT'S FABRICS LIMITED | 20 |
| THE LINWOOD FABRIC COMPANY LIMITED | 17 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | 473,824 |
| France | 334,889 |
| Italy | 58,410 |
| Czechia | 39,067 |
| Ireland | 29,178 |
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 | 342,635 | 131,189 | -211,446 |
| France | 226,124 | 108,765 | -117,359 |
| Italy | 34,905 | 23,505 | -11,400 |
| Czechia | 39,067 | 0 | -39,067 |
| Ireland | 6,590 | 22,588 | +15,998 |
| Spain | 21,715 | 4,265 | -17,450 |
| China | 8,392 | 11,162 | +2,770 |
| Japan | 12,793 | 5,576 | -7,217 |
| Switzerland | 6,420 | 11,558 | +5,138 |
| Romania | 9,398 | 7,496 | -1,902 |
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 | 1,005,300 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 154,642 |
| Road transport | 10,271 |
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 | 684,999 | 320,301 | -364,698 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 68,848 | 85,794 | +16,946 |
| Road transport | 10,271 | 0 | -10,271 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 426,047 |
| East Midlands Airport | 369,141 |
| London Stansted Airport | 143,229 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 75,902 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 59,720 |
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 | 323,188 | 102,859 | -220,329 |
| East Midlands Airport | 270,334 | 98,807 | -171,527 |
| London Stansted Airport | 88,809 | 54,420 | -34,389 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 44,781 | 31,121 | -13,660 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,672 | 54,048 | +48,376 |
| Dover | 17,477 | 33,285 | +15,808 |
| Holyhead | 6,590 | 21,388 | +14,798 |
| Manchester Airport | 7,267 | 10,167 | +2,900 |
Quick facts
HS code: 521141
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Dyed cotton fabrics with a plain weave pattern