Import/export HS code 521214: Multi-colored cotton fabrics
Woven cotton fabrics made from yarns of different colors
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 645,224 |
| United States | 432,917 |
| Italy | 271,988 |
| India | 82,432 |
| Pakistan | 28,770 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 97,673 | 547,551 | +449,878 |
| United States | 183,730 | 249,187 | +65,457 |
| Italy | 118,494 | 153,494 | +35,000 |
| India | 35,759 | 46,673 | +10,914 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 28,770 | +28,770 |
| China | 7,452 | 9,216 | +1,764 |
| Turkey | 0 | 16,082 | +16,082 |
| Japan | 0 | 15,446 | +15,446 |
| Germany | 7,665 | 7,175 | -490 |
| Spain | 4,434 | 0 | -4,434 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 600,262 |
| United States | 402,591 |
| Italy | 313,218 |
| India | 101,398 |
| Pakistan | 28,770 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 83,780 | 516,482 | +432,702 |
| United States | 171,871 | 230,720 | +58,849 |
| Italy | 137,073 | 176,145 | +39,072 |
| India | 46,925 | 54,473 | +7,548 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 28,770 | +28,770 |
| United Kingdom | 1,952 | 17,722 | +15,770 |
| Turkey | 0 | 17,402 | +17,402 |
| China | 7,452 | 9,216 | +1,764 |
| Japan | 0 | 15,446 | +15,446 |
| Egypt | 0 | 8,354 | +8,354 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 28 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | 20 | 16 | -4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,052,520 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 328,853 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 154,610 |
| Road transport | 4,310 |
| Other | 1,710 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 334,235 | 718,285 | +384,050 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 53,307 | 275,546 | +222,239 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 75,341 | 79,269 | +3,928 |
| Road transport | 0 | 4,310 | +4,310 |
| Other | 232 | 1,478 | +1,246 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 619,875 |
| Dover | 289,639 |
| London Stansted Airport | 216,640 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 199,828 |
| London Gateway Port | 77,501 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 148,444 | 471,431 | +322,987 |
| Dover | 32,325 | 257,314 | +224,989 |
| London Stansted Airport | 101,113 | 115,527 | +14,414 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 76,925 | 122,903 | +45,978 |
| London Gateway Port | 33,952 | 43,549 | +9,597 |
| Thamesport | 27,170 | 26,504 | -666 |
| Eurotunnel | 11,659 | 5,310 | -6,349 |
| London | 12,180 | 3,089 | -9,091 |
| ZLC | 0 | 11,620 | +11,620 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 0 | 9,216 | +9,216 |
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 | 31 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 23 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 10 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 7 |
| Specialised construction activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
| 2025-07 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JAMB LIMITED | 42 |
| TURNELL AND GIGON LIMITED | 38 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 34 |
| OSBORNE & LITTLE LIMITED | 30 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 23 |
| GP & J BAKER LIMITED | 21 |
| DESIGNERS GUILD LIMITED | 20 |
| JAMES HARE LIMITED | 16 |
| VISCOUNT TEXTILES LIMITED | 14 |
| FABRICS & YARNS (MACCLESFIELD) LTD | 13 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 35 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | 536,264 |
| India | 387,974 |
| France | 227,351 |
| Portugal | 179,942 |
| China | 110,154 |
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 | 260,414 | 275,850 | +15,436 |
| India | 291,299 | 96,675 | -194,624 |
| France | 48,017 | 179,334 | +131,317 |
| Portugal | 124,376 | 55,566 | -68,810 |
| China | 100,314 | 9,840 | -90,474 |
| Kuwait | 0 | 77,657 | +77,657 |
| Viet Nam | 63,491 | 0 | -63,491 |
| Italy | 10,020 | 18,463 | +8,443 |
| Spain | 956 | 21,847 | +20,891 |
| Egypt | 14,295 | 4,100 | -10,195 |
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 | 1,308,125 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 286,107 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 147,891 |
| Road transport | 9,551 |
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 | 659,452 | 648,673 | -10,779 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 135,284 | 150,823 | +15,539 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 147,891 | 0 | -147,891 |
| Road transport | 9,551 | 0 | -9,551 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 406,864 |
| East Midlands Airport | 288,859 |
| Manchester Airport | 258,925 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 242,988 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 166,025 |
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 | 183,124 | 223,740 | +40,616 |
| East Midlands Airport | 76,123 | 212,736 | +136,613 |
| Manchester Airport | 138,262 | 120,663 | -17,599 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 173,496 | 69,492 | -104,004 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 132,775 | 33,250 | -99,525 |
| Dover | 2,509 | 117,573 | +115,064 |
| ZLC | 94,346 | 20,986 | -73,360 |
| London Gateway Port | 78,644 | 0 | -78,644 |
| Southampton | 69,247 | 0 | -69,247 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 3,652 | 0 | -3,652 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 521214
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Woven cotton fabrics made from yarns of different colors