Import/export HS code 52121310: Dyed cotton mixed with flax
Dyed cotton fabrics mainly mixed with flax fibers
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 96,641 |
| China | 80,029 |
| South Korea | 42,935 |
| Turkey | 38,675 |
| Pakistan | 23,592 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 41,656 | 54,985 | +13,329 |
| China | 48,985 | 31,044 | -17,941 |
| South Korea | 24,875 | 18,060 | -6,815 |
| Turkey | 0 | 38,675 | +38,675 |
| Pakistan | 8,463 | 15,129 | +6,666 |
| Spain | 7,884 | 15,705 | +7,821 |
| Italy | 13,222 | 9,138 | -4,084 |
| India | 6,145 | 4,282 | -1,863 |
| Japan | 0 | 5,107 | +5,107 |
| France | 2,747 | 0 | -2,747 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 88,946 |
| Pakistan | 77,680 |
| South Korea | 70,590 |
| Turkey | 38,675 |
| Spain | 25,455 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 57,902 | 31,044 | -26,858 |
| Pakistan | 35,910 | 41,770 | +5,860 |
| South Korea | 27,719 | 42,871 | +15,152 |
| Turkey | 0 | 38,675 | +38,675 |
| Spain | 9,750 | 15,705 | +5,955 |
| Italy | 10,166 | 9,138 | -1,028 |
| India | 7,026 | 4,282 | -2,744 |
| Indonesia | 2,448 | 3,533 | +1,085 |
| Japan | 0 | 5,107 | +5,107 |
| Malta | 3,056 | 0 | -3,056 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 |
| North Wales | 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 - East | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West of England | 0 | 1 | +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) | 232,816 |
| Air transport | 47,582 |
| Road transport | 37,739 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 30,806 |
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) | 127,707 | 105,109 | -22,598 |
| Air transport | 14,386 | 33,196 | +18,810 |
| Road transport | 0 | 37,739 | +37,739 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,998 | 17,808 | +4,810 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 84,759 |
| Felixstowe | 84,135 |
| ZLC | 37,739 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 29,965 |
| London | 28,181 |
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 | 46,996 | 37,763 | -9,233 |
| Felixstowe | 61,180 | 22,955 | -38,225 |
| ZLC | 0 | 37,739 | +37,739 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,453 | 25,512 | +21,059 |
| London | 1,253 | 26,928 | +25,675 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 17,463 | +17,463 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,958 | 8,258 | -700 |
| Dover | 2,787 | 9,550 | +6,763 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,618 | 0 | -10,618 |
| Birmingham Airport | 9,933 | 0 | -9,933 |
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 | 4 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 1 |
| Manufacture of leather and related products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 3 |
| 2025-05 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NUTEX UK LIMITED | 50 |
| JOHN LEWIS PLC | 11 |
| GREEN & BROWN LTD | 9 |
| MICHAEL ABAKHAN LIMITED | 9 |
| PAUL SMITH LIMITED | 6 |
| SHOAN LIMITED | 6 |
| VILSHENKO FASHION LIMITED | 5 |
| JAMES HARE LIMITED | 5 |
| RIVER ISLAND CLOTHING CO. LIMITED | 4 |
| ROMO 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 | 4 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| 15m-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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 42,028 |
| Ireland | 10,902 |
| Austria | 8,310 |
| France | 5,841 |
| Australia | 3,392 |
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 | 6,257 | 35,771 | +29,514 |
| Ireland | 1,147 | 9,755 | +8,608 |
| Austria | 0 | 8,310 | +8,310 |
| France | 0 | 5,841 | +5,841 |
| Australia | 2,384 | 1,008 | -1,376 |
| Spain | 0 | 2,931 | +2,931 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 2,818 | +2,818 |
| Sweden | 0 | 2,799 | +2,799 |
| Netherlands | 1,222 | 1,358 | +136 |
| China | 0 | 2,493 | +2,493 |
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 | 80,885 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,267 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,006 |
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 | 9,788 | 71,097 | +61,309 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,222 | 5,045 | +3,823 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,631 | 1,375 | -256 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 33,580 |
| East Midlands Airport | 24,902 |
| ZLC | 22,403 |
| Holyhead | 3,687 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,006 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 3,920 | 29,660 | +25,740 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,573 | 22,329 | +19,756 |
| ZLC | 3,295 | 19,108 | +15,813 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 3,687 | +3,687 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,631 | 1,375 | -256 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,222 | 1,358 | +136 |
Quick facts
HS code: 52121310
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Dyed cotton fabrics mainly mixed with flax fibers