Import/export HS code 521159: Various printed cotton fabrics
Various printed 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 696,555 |
| Italy | 163,020 |
| Spain | 127,280 |
| Netherlands | 106,928 |
| China | 77,444 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 438,271 | 258,284 | -179,987 |
| Italy | 119,696 | 43,324 | -76,372 |
| Spain | 74,970 | 52,310 | -22,660 |
| Netherlands | 96,132 | 10,796 | -85,336 |
| China | 53,788 | 23,656 | -30,132 |
| Japan | 42,725 | 4,347 | -38,378 |
| United States | 22,902 | 18,236 | -4,666 |
| Turkey | 6,142 | 27,171 | +21,029 |
| France | 12,529 | 7,927 | -4,602 |
| Chile | 16,124 | 0 | -16,124 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 698,847 |
| Spain | 192,594 |
| Italy | 176,717 |
| China | 85,734 |
| Netherlands | 41,614 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 438,271 | 260,576 | -177,695 |
| Spain | 133,329 | 59,265 | -74,064 |
| Italy | 141,692 | 35,025 | -106,667 |
| China | 58,327 | 27,407 | -30,920 |
| Netherlands | 37,773 | 3,841 | -33,932 |
| Turkey | 6,142 | 27,171 | +21,029 |
| Japan | 29,343 | 3,385 | -25,958 |
| United States | 21,585 | 9,994 | -11,591 |
| Chile | 16,124 | 0 | -16,124 |
| Egypt | 0 | 14,249 | +14,249 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 24 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Lancashire | 5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 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 | 18 | 8 | -10 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 1 | -5 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lincolnshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 635,416 |
| Air transport | 519,416 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 222,303 |
| Other | 5,260 |
| Road transport | 2,668 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 409,074 | 226,342 | -182,732 |
| Air transport | 374,900 | 144,516 | -230,384 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 143,460 | 78,843 | -64,617 |
| Other | 2,599 | 2,661 | +62 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,668 | +2,668 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 456,648 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 225,239 |
| East Midlands Airport | 188,899 |
| Eurotunnel | 160,028 |
| Southampton | 102,997 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 293,962 | 162,686 | -131,276 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 147,565 | 77,674 | -69,891 |
| East Midlands Airport | 138,141 | 50,758 | -87,383 |
| Eurotunnel | 116,410 | 43,618 | -72,792 |
| Southampton | 79,047 | 23,950 | -55,097 |
| London Gateway Port | 19,367 | 29,372 | +10,005 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 32,404 | 6,955 | -25,449 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 24,503 | +24,503 |
| London | 22,997 | 0 | -22,997 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 22,741 | 0 | -22,741 |
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 | 28 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 27 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 8 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 102 |
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 84 |
| ASHLEY WILDE GROUP LIMITED | 61 |
| BILL BEAUMONT TEXTILES LTD | 52 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 47 |
| GLOBALTEX LIMITED | 43 |
| FRYETT'S FABRICS LIMITED | 41 |
| BF1 REALISATIONS LIMITED | 33 |
| WOVEN ART COMPANY LIMITED | 21 |
| JOHN LEWIS PLC | 21 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 33 |
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 5,643,660 |
| Latvia | 1,093,821 |
| Estonia | 889,563 |
| France | 745,072 |
| Morocco | 397,213 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,921,293 | 2,722,367 | -198,926 |
| Latvia | 776,668 | 317,153 | -459,515 |
| Estonia | 430,894 | 458,669 | +27,775 |
| France | 247,431 | 497,641 | +250,210 |
| Morocco | 153,128 | 244,085 | +90,957 |
| Lithuania | 158,140 | 187,522 | +29,382 |
| Germany | 113,852 | 153,983 | +40,131 |
| Finland | 85,079 | 82,465 | -2,614 |
| Poland | 94,023 | 49,988 | -44,035 |
| Hungary | 67,586 | 59,911 | -7,675 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 11,898 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 7,049 | 4,849 | -2,200 |
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) | 10,006,827 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 157,632 |
| Air transport | 130,313 |
| Other | 11,898 |
| Road transport | 899 |
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) | 5,126,010 | 4,880,817 | -245,193 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 90,708 | 66,924 | -23,784 |
| Air transport | 50,476 | 79,837 | +29,361 |
| Other | 7,049 | 4,849 | -2,200 |
| Road transport | 899 | 0 | -899 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,798,622 |
| Dover | 3,208,205 |
| East Midlands Airport | 94,789 |
| Felixstowe | 90,912 |
| Liverpool Docks | 30,022 |
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 | 3,913,469 | 2,885,153 | -1,028,316 |
| Dover | 1,212,541 | 1,995,664 | +783,123 |
| East Midlands Airport | 45,214 | 49,575 | +4,361 |
| Felixstowe | 65,322 | 25,590 | -39,732 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,583 | 24,439 | +18,856 |
| London Gateway Port | 16,599 | 7,818 | -8,781 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,069 | 18,360 | +17,291 |
| Southampton | 3,204 | 9,077 | +5,873 |
| 000 | 7,049 | 4,849 | -2,200 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,157 | 8,680 | +5,523 |
Quick facts
HS code: 521159
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various printed cotton fabrics, not classified elsewhere