Import/export HS code 52121110: Unbleached cotton mixed with flax
Unbleached cotton fabrics mainly mixed with flax fibers
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | 501,982 |
| Italy | 24,465 |
| Spain | 23,473 |
| Turkey | 20,376 |
| Greece | 11,528 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 302,192 | 199,790 | -102,402 |
| Italy | 20,899 | 3,566 | -17,333 |
| Spain | 10,739 | 12,734 | +1,995 |
| Turkey | 0 | 20,376 | +20,376 |
| Greece | 7,889 | 3,639 | -4,250 |
| Portugal | 3,626 | 4,223 | +597 |
| Japan | 6,240 | 0 | -6,240 |
| India | 0 | 1,405 | +1,405 |
| France | 1,352 | 0 | -1,352 |
| Singapore | 0 | 1,165 | +1,165 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | 501,982 |
| Italy | 24,465 |
| Spain | 23,473 |
| Turkey | 20,376 |
| Greece | 11,528 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 302,192 | 199,790 | -102,402 |
| Italy | 20,899 | 3,566 | -17,333 |
| Spain | 10,739 | 12,734 | +1,995 |
| Turkey | 0 | 20,376 | +20,376 |
| Greece | 7,889 | 3,639 | -4,250 |
| Portugal | 3,626 | 4,223 | +597 |
| Japan | 6,240 | 0 | -6,240 |
| India | 0 | 1,405 | +1,405 |
| France | 1,352 | 0 | -1,352 |
| Singapore | 0 | 1,165 | +1,165 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| South East Wales | 1 |
| Tees Valley | 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 | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Tees Valley | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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) | 509,365 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 51,698 |
| Air transport | 38,772 |
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) | 308,410 | 200,955 | -107,455 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,365 | 37,333 | +22,968 |
| Air transport | 30,162 | 8,610 | -21,552 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 444,254 |
| London Gateway Port | 57,728 |
| Dover | 33,532 |
| Eurotunnel | 18,166 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,326 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 302,192 | 142,062 | -160,130 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 57,728 | +57,728 |
| Dover | 1,828 | 31,704 | +29,876 |
| Eurotunnel | 12,537 | 5,629 | -6,908 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,036 | 2,290 | -8,746 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,885 | 2,681 | -7,204 |
| Birmingham Airport | 4,467 | 2,717 | -1,750 |
| Thamesport | 6,218 | 0 | -6,218 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,774 | 922 | -3,852 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 1,165 | +1,165 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 1 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 3 |
| 2025-02 | 3 |
| 2024-12 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LEES-NEWSOME LIMITED | 20 |
| GREEN & BROWN LTD | 13 |
| SW LIVING LTD | 7 |
| LORAX LIMITED | 6 |
| REDWOOD TTM LTD | 6 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 6 |
| GLOBALTEX LIMITED | 5 |
| WARRIOR ASSAULT SYSTEMS LIMITED | 4 |
| THE SILK BUREAU LIMITED | 4 |
| FRYETT'S FABRICS LIMITED | 4 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 26,605 |
| Spain | 19,944 |
| South Korea | 13,870 |
| Kuwait | 7,250 |
| Belgium | 7,113 |
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 | 11,795 | 14,810 | +3,015 |
| Spain | 0 | 19,944 | +19,944 |
| South Korea | 0 | 13,870 | +13,870 |
| Kuwait | 7,250 | 0 | -7,250 |
| Belgium | 0 | 7,113 | +7,113 |
| Greece | 6,372 | 0 | -6,372 |
| Italy | 2,212 | 3,743 | +1,531 |
| Poland | 0 | 5,808 | +5,808 |
| Norway | 2,313 | 3,251 | +938 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4,855 | 0 | -4,855 |
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 | 105,220 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,020 |
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 | 38,217 | 67,003 | +28,786 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,212 | 5,808 | +596 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 62,347 |
| London Stansted Airport | 18,811 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 18,265 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,020 |
| ZLC | 5,797 |
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 | 29,048 | 33,299 | +4,251 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 18,811 | +18,811 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,372 | 14,893 | +11,521 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,212 | 5,808 | +596 |
| ZLC | 5,797 | 0 | -5,797 |
Quick facts
HS code: 52121110
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Unbleached cotton fabrics mainly mixed with flax fibers