Import/export HS code 52121390: Various dyed cotton mixes
Dyed cotton fabrics mixed with other 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 252,136 |
| Pakistan | 70,993 |
| China | 60,855 |
| Italy | 51,808 |
| South Korea | 27,717 |
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 | 165,206 | 86,930 | -78,276 |
| Pakistan | 70,993 | 0 | -70,993 |
| China | 28,916 | 31,939 | +3,023 |
| Italy | 31,542 | 20,266 | -11,276 |
| South Korea | 24,739 | 2,978 | -21,761 |
| United States | 11,091 | 4,312 | -6,779 |
| France | 6,401 | 5,888 | -513 |
| Germany | 4,050 | 2,692 | -1,358 |
| Turkey | 0 | 3,729 | +3,729 |
| Thailand | 2,983 | 0 | -2,983 |
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 | 262,738 |
| China | 73,044 |
| Pakistan | 70,993 |
| Italy | 55,806 |
| South Korea | 15,345 |
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 | 171,085 | 91,653 | -79,432 |
| China | 41,105 | 31,939 | -9,166 |
| Pakistan | 70,993 | 0 | -70,993 |
| Italy | 35,540 | 20,266 | -15,274 |
| South Korea | 13,252 | 2,093 | -11,159 |
| United Kingdom | 7,658 | 3,195 | -4,463 |
| France | 1,742 | 5,859 | +4,117 |
| Belgium | 5,889 | 0 | -5,889 |
| Turkey | 0 | 3,729 | +3,729 |
| Thailand | 2,983 | 0 | -2,983 |
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 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| 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 | 6 | 1 | -5 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Devon | 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) | 309,962 |
| Air transport | 180,727 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,411 |
| Other | 1,554 |
| Road transport | 1,458 |
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) | 207,843 | 102,119 | -105,724 |
| Air transport | 125,777 | 54,950 | -70,827 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,119 | 1,292 | -14,827 |
| Other | 1,554 | 0 | -1,554 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,458 | +1,458 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 151,011 |
| Southampton | 135,550 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 103,654 |
| London Stansted Airport | 31,293 |
| Manchester Airport | 26,496 |
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 | 86,305 | 64,706 | -21,599 |
| Southampton | 110,072 | 25,478 | -84,594 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 80,066 | 23,588 | -56,478 |
| London Stansted Airport | 15,707 | 15,586 | -121 |
| Manchester Airport | 18,803 | 7,693 | -11,110 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,052 | 9,763 | +1,711 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,818 | 8,083 | -735 |
| Dover | 10,487 | 0 | -10,487 |
| Thamesport | 4,470 | 2,172 | -2,298 |
| London | 3,667 | 1,292 | -2,375 |
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 | 14 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| 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 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 5 |
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 | 52 |
| ASHLEY WILDE GROUP LIMITED | 19 |
| JOHN LEWIS PLC | 15 |
| RIVER ISLAND CLOTHING CO. LIMITED | 15 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 12 |
| GROVES OF THAME LIMITED | 10 |
| MERCHANT & MILLS LTD | 10 |
| YARROW ART & DESIGN LIMITED | 10 |
| DECKCHAIRSTRIPES LTD | 9 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
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 | 181,662 |
| United Arab Emirates | 87,996 |
| France | 45,347 |
| Italy | 27,441 |
| Portugal | 13,453 |
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 | 97,806 | 83,856 | -13,950 |
| United Arab Emirates | 40,297 | 47,699 | +7,402 |
| France | 3,219 | 42,128 | +38,909 |
| Italy | 1,940 | 25,501 | +23,561 |
| Portugal | 11,368 | 2,085 | -9,283 |
| Ireland | 3,654 | 9,008 | +5,354 |
| Poland | 9,750 | 0 | -9,750 |
| Germany | 6,300 | 0 | -6,300 |
| Spain | 4,206 | 2,000 | -2,206 |
| Australia | 3,882 | 1,260 | -2,622 |
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 | 400,334 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,702 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,431 |
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 | 192,636 | 207,698 | +15,062 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,405 | 7,297 | -3,108 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 1,431 | +1,431 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 145,502 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 88,018 |
| London Stansted Airport | 82,033 |
| East Midlands Airport | 72,863 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,551 |
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 | 99,893 | 45,609 | -54,284 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 41,750 | 46,268 | +4,518 |
| London Stansted Airport | 11,367 | 70,666 | +59,299 |
| East Midlands Airport | 29,876 | 42,987 | +13,111 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,989 | 4,562 | -3,427 |
| Manchester Airport | 9,750 | 0 | -9,750 |
| Dover | 2,416 | 1,808 | -608 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 0 | 2,168 | +2,168 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 1,431 | +1,431 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 927 | +927 |
Quick facts
HS code: 52121390
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Dyed cotton fabrics mixed with other fibers