Import/export HS code 521149: Various dyed cotton fabrics
Various dyed cotton fabrics, not classified elsewhere
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 3,839,134 |
| Belgium | 2,921,232 |
| France | 971,979 |
| India | 807,147 |
| Spain | 730,056 |
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 | 2,100,479 | 1,738,655 | -361,824 |
| Belgium | 1,487,897 | 1,433,335 | -54,562 |
| France | 464,652 | 507,327 | +42,675 |
| India | 403,144 | 404,003 | +859 |
| Spain | 425,897 | 304,159 | -121,738 |
| Turkey | 314,581 | 340,539 | +25,958 |
| United States | 130,641 | 96,016 | -34,625 |
| Portugal | 88,917 | 71,128 | -17,789 |
| Denmark | 86,348 | 63,878 | -22,470 |
| Germany | 59,596 | 64,816 | +5,220 |
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 | 4,369,012 |
| Belgium | 2,993,745 |
| India | 885,020 |
| Spain | 820,398 |
| Turkey | 715,149 |
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 | 2,392,496 | 1,976,516 | -415,980 |
| Belgium | 1,585,999 | 1,407,746 | -178,253 |
| India | 438,632 | 446,388 | +7,756 |
| Spain | 431,013 | 389,385 | -41,628 |
| Turkey | 356,492 | 358,657 | +2,165 |
| France | 205,301 | 264,098 | +58,797 |
| Portugal | 88,917 | 66,874 | -22,043 |
| Norway | 66,338 | 62,452 | -3,886 |
| United Kingdom | 9,780 | 38,946 | +29,166 |
| United States | 35,138 | 9,906 | -25,232 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 40 |
| West Yorkshire | 10 |
| Inner London - East | 9 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 |
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 | 30 | 27 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 4 | 3 | -1 |
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) | 6,546,706 |
| Air transport | 2,339,180 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,662,458 |
| Road transport | 154,161 |
| Other | 17,866 |
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) | 3,401,326 | 3,145,380 | -255,946 |
| Air transport | 1,299,408 | 1,039,772 | -259,636 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 821,693 | 840,765 | +19,072 |
| Road transport | 109,778 | 44,383 | -65,395 |
| Other | 10,913 | 6,953 | -3,960 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 3,510,672 |
| Dover | 1,668,407 |
| Thamesport | 1,151,581 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 841,343 |
| East Midlands Airport | 690,330 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 1,816,254 | 1,694,418 | -121,836 |
| Dover | 876,594 | 791,813 | -84,781 |
| Thamesport | 585,309 | 566,272 | -19,037 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 462,298 | 379,045 | -83,253 |
| East Midlands Airport | 289,220 | 401,110 | +111,890 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 215,226 | 272,759 | +57,533 |
| London | 249,241 | 222,052 | -27,189 |
| London Stansted Airport | 267,130 | 174,026 | -93,104 |
| London Gateway Port | 154,957 | 143,992 | -10,965 |
| Killingholme | 140,807 | 98,625 | -42,182 |
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 | 46 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 33 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 17 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 14 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 24 |
| 2025-11 | 37 |
| 2025-10 | 39 |
| 2025-09 | 23 |
| 2025-08 | 28 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 100 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 99 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 90 |
| FRYETT'S FABRICS LIMITED | 90 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 73 |
| OSBORNE & LITTLE LIMITED | 67 |
| GP & J BAKER LIMITED | 64 |
| DESIGNERS GUILD LIMITED | 63 |
| ALTFIELD LIMITED | 61 |
| THIBAUT INC. | 60 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 50 |
| 0-1m | 26 |
| 54m+ | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 19 |
| Other | 13 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 1,470,491 |
| United States | 1,244,406 |
| Romania | 151,224 |
| Canada | 140,623 |
| Italy | 136,043 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 987,740 | 482,751 | -504,989 |
| United States | 538,372 | 706,034 | +167,662 |
| Romania | 101,507 | 49,717 | -51,790 |
| Canada | 70,052 | 70,571 | +519 |
| Italy | 90,974 | 45,069 | -45,905 |
| Netherlands | 85,321 | 48,112 | -37,209 |
| Switzerland | 16,612 | 66,444 | +49,832 |
| United Arab Emirates | 24,975 | 44,889 | +19,914 |
| Germany | 17,838 | 38,020 | +20,182 |
| New Zealand | 38,480 | 17,169 | -21,311 |
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 | 2,941,530 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,123,371 |
| Road transport | 80,038 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,183 |
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 | 1,634,637 | 1,306,893 | -327,744 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 596,778 | 526,593 | -70,185 |
| Road transport | 80,038 | 0 | -80,038 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,422 | 6,761 | -3,661 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,094,873 |
| London Stansted Airport | 931,005 |
| ZLC | 651,063 |
| Dover | 627,280 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 441,847 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 794,252 | 300,621 | -493,631 |
| London Stansted Airport | 379,932 | 551,073 | +171,141 |
| ZLC | 376,466 | 274,597 | -101,869 |
| Dover | 266,563 | 360,717 | +94,154 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 301,914 | 139,933 | -161,981 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 151,995 | 145,471 | -6,524 |
| Manchester Airport | 8,399 | 31,415 | +23,016 |
| Harwich | 14,706 | 14,496 | -210 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,371 | 7,393 | +22 |
| Holyhead | 7,838 | 4,054 | -3,784 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 521149
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various dyed cotton fabrics, not classified elsewhere