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 | 270,706 |
| India | 124,111 |
| Italy | 72,615 |
| China | 18,525 |
| 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 | 160,879 | 109,827 | -51,052 |
| India | 50,872 | 73,239 | +22,367 |
| Italy | 24,297 | 48,318 | +24,021 |
| China | 11,963 | 6,562 | -5,401 |
| 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 | 8,058 | 0 | -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 | 250,898 |
| India | 124,111 |
| Italy | 75,441 |
| China | 18,525 |
| 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 | 142,616 | 108,282 | -34,334 |
| India | 50,872 | 73,239 | +22,367 |
| Italy | 27,123 | 48,318 | +21,195 |
| China | 11,963 | 6,562 | -5,401 |
| Kenya | 14,622 | 0 | -14,622 |
| Turkey | 11,001 | 0 | -11,001 |
| Thailand | 0 | 10,984 | +10,984 |
| Pakistan | 8,058 | 0 | -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 | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 233,474 |
| Air transport | 189,911 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 98,624 |
| Other | 40,353 |
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) | 142,813 | 90,661 | -52,152 |
| Air transport | 88,796 | 101,115 | +12,319 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 42,037 | 56,587 | +14,550 |
| Other | 21,517 | 18,836 | -2,681 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 207,064 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 88,233 |
| East Midlands Airport | 74,179 |
| London | 49,535 |
| 000 | 40,353 |
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 | 119,636 | 87,428 | -32,208 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 54,193 | 34,040 | -20,153 |
| East Midlands Airport | 26,768 | 47,411 | +20,643 |
| London | 17,328 | 32,207 | +14,879 |
| 000 | 21,517 | 18,836 | -2,681 |
| Thamesport | 15,541 | 17,727 | +2,186 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,132 | 14,017 | +9,885 |
| Dover | 9,212 | 3,233 | -5,979 |
| Felixstowe | 8,058 | 3,605 | -4,453 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
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 | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 33,231 |
| United States | 32,945 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 19,026 | 14,205 | -4,821 |
| United States | 12,847 | 20,098 | +7,251 |
| Bulgaria | 16,544 | 2,742 | -13,802 |
| New Zealand | 909 | 7,155 | +6,246 |
| France | 7,601 | 0 | -7,601 |
| Romania | 6,512 | 1,020 | -5,492 |
| 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 | 29,557 |
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 | 19,026 | 10,531 | -8,495 |
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 | 73,701 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 36,632 |
| Other | 29,557 |
| 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 | 39,210 | 34,491 | -4,719 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 26,209 | 10,423 | -15,786 |
| Other | 19,026 | 10,531 | -8,495 |
| 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 | 29,557 |
| London Stansted Airport | 26,561 |
| 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 | 22,805 | 9,353 | -13,452 |
| 000 | 19,026 | 10,531 | -8,495 |
| London Stansted Airport | 13,544 | 13,017 | -527 |
| Southampton | 0 | 7,155 | +7,155 |
| ZLC | 1,711 | 4,442 | +2,731 |
| 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