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 | 642,511 |
| United States | 433,593 |
| Italy | 251,366 |
| India | 74,701 |
| 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 | 92,344 | 550,167 | +457,823 |
| United States | 217,524 | 216,069 | -1,455 |
| Italy | 101,195 | 150,171 | +48,976 |
| India | 49,832 | 24,869 | -24,963 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 28,770 | +28,770 |
| Turkey | 0 | 23,018 | +23,018 |
| China | 7,452 | 9,216 | +1,764 |
| Japan | 0 | 15,446 | +15,446 |
| Germany | 8,693 | 6,147 | -2,546 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 2,680 | +2,680 |
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 | 595,084 |
| United States | 404,309 |
| Italy | 294,251 |
| India | 93,667 |
| 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 | 75,986 | 519,098 | +443,112 |
| United States | 206,707 | 197,602 | -9,105 |
| Italy | 122,457 | 171,794 | +49,337 |
| India | 60,998 | 32,669 | -28,329 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 28,770 | +28,770 |
| Turkey | 0 | 24,338 | +24,338 |
| United Kingdom | 1,952 | 17,722 | +15,770 |
| 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 | 27 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
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 | 19 | 16 | -3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| 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 | 1,039,379 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 322,996 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 135,697 |
| Road transport | 11,246 |
| Other | 1,478 |
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 | 351,830 | 687,549 | +335,719 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 51,567 | 271,429 | +219,862 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 78,232 | 57,465 | -20,767 |
| Road transport | 0 | 11,246 | +11,246 |
| Other | 0 | 1,478 | +1,478 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 613,469 |
| Dover | 283,782 |
| London Stansted Airport | 216,955 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 192,778 |
| London Gateway Port | 71,763 |
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 | 137,552 | 475,917 | +338,365 |
| Dover | 27,496 | 256,286 | +228,790 |
| London Stansted Airport | 101,082 | 115,873 | +14,791 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 105,443 | 87,335 | -18,108 |
| London Gateway Port | 28,214 | 43,549 | +15,335 |
| Thamesport | 39,243 | 4,700 | -34,543 |
| ZLC | 0 | 18,556 | +18,556 |
| Eurotunnel | 11,659 | 5,310 | -6,349 |
| London | 11,825 | 0 | -11,825 |
| 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 | 29 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 20 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 9 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 6 |
| Specialised construction activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JAMB LIMITED | 43 |
| TURNELL AND GIGON LIMITED | 39 |
| 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 | 32 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 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 | 550,296 |
| India | 387,974 |
| France | 216,444 |
| 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 | 263,118 | 287,178 | +24,060 |
| India | 291,299 | 96,675 | -194,624 |
| France | 37,110 | 179,334 | +142,224 |
| 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 | 1,316,901 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 286,107 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 147,891 |
| Road transport | 3,629 |
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 | 666,428 | 650,473 | -15,955 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 139,041 | 147,066 | +8,025 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 147,891 | 0 | -147,891 |
| Road transport | 3,629 | 0 | -3,629 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 421,931 |
| East Midlands Airport | 282,568 |
| 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 | 188,320 | 233,611 | +45,291 |
| East Midlands Airport | 77,903 | 204,665 | +126,762 |
| Manchester Airport | 138,262 | 120,663 | -17,599 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 173,496 | 69,492 | -104,004 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 134,526 | 31,499 | -103,027 |
| Dover | 4,515 | 115,567 | +111,052 |
| ZLC | 88,424 | 20,986 | -67,438 |
| 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