Import/export HS code 521151: Plain weave printed fabrics
Printed 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 273,393 |
| India | 120,261 |
| Italy | 72,615 |
| China | 19,745 |
| Belgium | 17,291 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 173,545 | 99,848 | -73,697 |
| India | 50,499 | 69,762 | +19,263 |
| Italy | 24,297 | 48,318 | +24,021 |
| China | 13,183 | 6,562 | -6,621 |
| Belgium | 0 | 17,291 | +17,291 |
| Kenya | 14,622 | 0 | -14,622 |
| France | 12,187 | 978 | -11,209 |
| Netherlands | 11,001 | 0 | -11,001 |
| Thailand | 0 | 10,984 | +10,984 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 8,058 | +8,058 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 257,025 |
| India | 120,261 |
| Italy | 75,441 |
| China | 19,745 |
| Kenya | 14,622 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 154,981 | 102,044 | -52,937 |
| India | 50,499 | 69,762 | +19,263 |
| Italy | 27,123 | 48,318 | +21,195 |
| China | 13,183 | 6,562 | -6,621 |
| Kenya | 14,622 | 0 | -14,622 |
| Turkey | 11,001 | 0 | -11,001 |
| Thailand | 0 | 10,984 | +10,984 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 8,058 | +8,058 |
| France | 6,281 | 0 | -6,281 |
| Portugal | 1,110 | 0 | -1,110 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +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) | 236,910 |
| Air transport | 188,228 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 100,368 |
| Other | 36,913 |
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) | 152,487 | 84,423 | -68,064 |
| Air transport | 90,016 | 98,212 | +8,196 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 36,297 | 64,071 | +27,774 |
| Other | 21,768 | 15,145 | -6,623 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 209,471 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 85,330 |
| East Midlands Airport | 74,179 |
| London | 48,588 |
| 000 | 36,913 |
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 | 129,458 | 80,013 | -49,445 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 54,193 | 31,137 | -23,056 |
| East Midlands Airport | 26,768 | 47,411 | +20,643 |
| London | 16,955 | 31,633 | +14,678 |
| 000 | 21,768 | 15,145 | -6,623 |
| Thamesport | 18,232 | 17,727 | -505 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,132 | 14,017 | +9,885 |
| Dover | 9,064 | 4,410 | -4,654 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 11,663 | +11,663 |
| Harwich | 11,001 | 0 | -11,001 |
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 | 9 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 1 |
| Other | 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 | 34,457 |
| Ireland | 33,290 |
| Bulgaria | 19,286 |
| New Zealand | 8,064 |
| France | 7,601 |
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 | 12,648 | 21,809 | +9,161 |
| Ireland | 18,301 | 14,989 | -3,312 |
| Bulgaria | 13,996 | 5,290 | -8,706 |
| New Zealand | 909 | 7,155 | +6,246 |
| France | 7,601 | 0 | -7,601 |
| Romania | 5,427 | 2,105 | -3,322 |
| Netherlands | 7,272 | 0 | -7,272 |
| Italy | 3,461 | 2,074 | -1,387 |
| Poland | 2,184 | 2,928 | +744 |
| Spain | 0 | 3,735 | +3,735 |
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 |
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 |
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 | 75,213 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 36,632 |
| Other | 29,616 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,064 |
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 | 36,463 | 38,750 | +2,287 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 25,124 | 11,508 | -13,616 |
| Other | 18,301 | 11,315 | -6,986 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 909 | 7,155 | +6,246 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 40,987 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 32,158 |
| 000 | 29,616 |
| London Stansted Airport | 28,073 |
| Southampton | 7,155 |
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 | 23,955 | 17,032 | -6,923 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 21,720 | 10,438 | -11,282 |
| 000 | 18,301 | 11,315 | -6,986 |
| London Stansted Airport | 12,508 | 15,565 | +3,057 |
| Southampton | 0 | 7,155 | +7,155 |
| ZLC | 0 | 6,153 | +6,153 |
| Dover | 3,404 | 0 | -3,404 |
| London | 0 | 1,070 | +1,070 |
| London Gateway Port | 909 | 0 | -909 |
Quick facts
HS code: 521151
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Printed cotton fabrics with a plain weave pattern