Import/export HS code 521213: Dyed cotton fabrics
Dyed woven cotton fabrics, often mixed with other fibers
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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 | 262,563 |
| China | 140,884 |
| United States | 107,951 |
| Pakistan | 94,585 |
| South Korea | 81,126 |
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 | 171,351 | 91,212 | -80,139 |
| China | 77,901 | 62,983 | -14,918 |
| United States | 59,152 | 48,799 | -10,353 |
| Pakistan | 79,456 | 15,129 | -64,327 |
| South Korea | 50,612 | 30,514 | -20,098 |
| Italy | 44,764 | 29,404 | -15,360 |
| Turkey | 0 | 42,404 | +42,404 |
| Spain | 7,884 | 16,790 | +8,906 |
| France | 9,148 | 5,888 | -3,260 |
| Germany | 4,050 | 2,692 | -1,358 |
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 | 274,046 |
| China | 161,990 |
| Pakistan | 147,270 |
| South Korea | 94,876 |
| Italy | 75,110 |
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 | 178,111 | 95,935 | -82,176 |
| China | 99,007 | 62,983 | -36,024 |
| Pakistan | 106,819 | 40,451 | -66,368 |
| South Korea | 47,251 | 47,625 | +374 |
| Italy | 45,706 | 29,404 | -16,302 |
| Turkey | 0 | 42,404 | +42,404 |
| Spain | 9,750 | 16,790 | +7,040 |
| United Kingdom | 7,658 | 3,195 | -4,463 |
| France | 1,742 | 5,859 | +4,117 |
| Belgium | 5,889 | 0 | -5,889 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | 6 | 1 | -5 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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) | 549,159 |
| Air transport | 228,309 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 47,103 |
| Road transport | 39,197 |
| Other | 1,554 |
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) | 342,953 | 206,206 | -136,747 |
| Air transport | 140,163 | 88,146 | -52,017 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 28,003 | 19,100 | -8,903 |
| Road transport | 0 | 39,197 | +39,197 |
| Other | 1,554 | 0 | -1,554 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 235,146 |
| Southampton | 226,690 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 133,619 |
| ZLC | 39,197 |
| London Gateway Port | 35,278 |
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 | 148,483 | 86,663 | -61,820 |
| Southampton | 163,473 | 63,217 | -100,256 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 84,519 | 49,100 | -35,419 |
| ZLC | 0 | 39,197 | +39,197 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,052 | 27,226 | +19,174 |
| London Stansted Airport | 15,707 | 19,361 | +3,654 |
| London | 4,920 | 28,220 | +23,300 |
| Manchester Airport | 18,803 | 7,693 | -11,110 |
| Dover | 13,274 | 9,550 | -3,724 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,818 | 11,992 | +3,174 |
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 | 16 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 4 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FRYETT'S FABRICS LIMITED | 59 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 53 |
| NUTEX UK LIMITED | 50 |
| JOHN LEWIS PLC | 26 |
| ASHLEY WILDE GROUP LIMITED | 19 |
| RIVER ISLAND CLOTHING CO. LIMITED | 19 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 15 |
| MERCHANT & MILLS LTD | 13 |
| GROVES OF THAME LIMITED | 11 |
| VISAGE TEXTILES LIMITED | 10 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
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 | 223,690 |
| United Arab Emirates | 87,996 |
| France | 52,108 |
| Italy | 29,873 |
| Ireland | 23,564 |
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 | 123,537 | 100,153 | -23,384 |
| United Arab Emirates | 40,297 | 47,699 | +7,402 |
| France | 3,219 | 48,889 | +45,670 |
| Italy | 1,940 | 27,933 | +25,993 |
| Ireland | 4,801 | 18,763 | +13,962 |
| Portugal | 11,368 | 3,058 | -8,310 |
| Poland | 9,750 | 1,028 | -8,722 |
| Spain | 4,206 | 4,931 | +725 |
| Australia | 6,266 | 2,268 | -3,998 |
| Austria | 0 | 8,310 | +8,310 |
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 | 483,219 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 23,969 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,437 |
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 | 224,391 | 258,828 | +34,437 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,985 | 10,984 | -2,001 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,631 | 2,806 | +1,175 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 168,825 |
| London Stansted Airport | 115,613 |
| East Midlands Airport | 97,765 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 89,098 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,131 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 103,188 | 65,637 | -37,551 |
| London Stansted Airport | 34,761 | 80,852 | +46,091 |
| East Midlands Airport | 34,942 | 62,823 | +27,881 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 41,750 | 47,348 | +5,598 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,569 | 4,562 | -6,007 |
| Manchester Airport | 9,750 | 0 | -9,750 |
| Dover | 2,416 | 1,808 | -608 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 3,687 | +3,687 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,631 | 1,375 | -256 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 0 | 2,168 | +2,168 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 521213
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Dyed woven cotton fabrics, often mixed with other fibers