Import/export HS code 521152: Twill weave printed fabrics
Printed cotton fabrics with a 3 or 4-thread twill weave
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 71,444 |
| Italy | 50,287 |
| Netherlands | 12,153 |
| Eswatini | 1,546 |
| Belgium | 1,365 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 46,171 | 25,273 | -20,898 |
| Italy | 23,257 | 27,030 | +3,773 |
| Netherlands | 8,971 | 3,182 | -5,789 |
| Eswatini | 0 | 1,546 | +1,546 |
| Belgium | 1,365 | 0 | -1,365 |
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 | 90,373 |
| France | 18,620 |
| Netherlands | 12,833 |
| Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba | 8,394 |
| Japan | 2,556 |
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 | 53,810 | 36,563 | -17,247 |
| France | 2,880 | 15,740 | +12,860 |
| Netherlands | 9,651 | 3,182 | -6,469 |
| Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba | 8,394 | 0 | -8,394 |
| Japan | 2,556 | 0 | -2,556 |
| United Kingdom | 2,473 | 0 | -2,473 |
| Eswatini | 0 | 1,546 | +1,546 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Lancashire | 1 |
| North Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 0 | 1 | +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) | 102,802 |
| Air transport | 32,885 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,108 |
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) | 67,897 | 34,905 | -32,992 |
| Air transport | 10,759 | 22,126 | +11,367 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,108 | 0 | -1,108 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 62,048 |
| Dover | 40,754 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,640 |
| Birmingham Airport | 12,833 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,060 |
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 | 52,937 | 9,111 | -43,826 |
| Dover | 14,960 | 25,794 | +10,834 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,108 | 13,532 | +12,424 |
| Birmingham Airport | 9,651 | 3,182 | -6,469 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 3,060 | +3,060 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 2,352 | +2,352 |
| Thamesport | 1,108 | 0 | -1,108 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 8 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-03 | 4 |
| 2025-02 | 5 |
| 2025-01 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WEARWELL (UK) LIMITED | 12 |
| HG3 LIMITED | 4 |
| CARRINGTON TEXTILES LTD | 4 |
| STUDIO WYLDER LIMITED | 3 |
| PROVINCIAL SAFETY SERVICES LIMITED | 2 |
| SANNE LIMITED | 2 |
| H.BULL & SON(TEXTILES)LIMITED | 2 |
| BRS STUDIO LIMITED | 2 |
| SWAINE GROUP LIMITED | 2 |
| LUSH FABRIC LTD | 2 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Morocco | 2,920,488 |
| Netherlands | 2,231,537 |
| Tunisia | 1,967,151 |
| Madagascar | 1,057,236 |
| Sri Lanka | 519,810 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco | 1,327,030 | 1,593,458 | +266,428 |
| Netherlands | 1,350,445 | 881,092 | -469,353 |
| Tunisia | 1,048,491 | 918,660 | -129,831 |
| Madagascar | 467,180 | 590,056 | +122,876 |
| Sri Lanka | 372,115 | 147,695 | -224,420 |
| France | 189,405 | 131,094 | -58,311 |
| Germany | 107,751 | 110,420 | +2,669 |
| Latvia | 142,333 | 13,388 | -128,945 |
| Lithuania | 75,836 | 25,319 | -50,517 |
| Switzerland | 48,289 | 50,937 | +2,648 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,684,861 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,566,996 |
| Air transport | 15,763 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,717,828 | 3,967,033 | -750,795 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 767,027 | 799,969 | +32,942 |
| Air transport | 1,855 | 13,908 | +12,053 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,489,802 |
| Dover | 1,165,734 |
| London Gateway Port | 702,103 |
| Felixstowe | 697,740 |
| Liverpool Docks | 184,470 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,220,613 | 3,269,189 | -951,424 |
| Dover | 391,505 | 774,229 | +382,724 |
| London Gateway Port | 383,702 | 318,401 | -65,301 |
| Felixstowe | 487,576 | 210,164 | -277,412 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,459 | 183,011 | +181,552 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 7,662 | +7,662 |
| Southampton | 0 | 6,800 | +6,800 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 5,208 | +5,208 |
| East Midlands Airport | 922 | 2,945 | +2,023 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 2,264 | +2,264 |
Quick facts
HS code: 521152
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Printed cotton fabrics with a 3 or 4-thread twill weave