Import/export HS code 52121410: Multi-colored cotton mixed with flax
Multi-colored cotton fabrics mainly mixed with flax 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 72,674 |
| United States | 35,160 |
| France | 20,597 |
| Turkey | 16,082 |
| India | 15,064 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 28,077 | 44,597 | +16,520 |
| United States | 28,442 | 6,718 | -21,724 |
| France | 12,730 | 7,867 | -4,863 |
| Turkey | 0 | 16,082 | +16,082 |
| India | 11,823 | 3,241 | -8,582 |
| Germany | 2,694 | 5,334 | +2,640 |
| Japan | 0 | 5,764 | +5,764 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 79,675 |
| United States | 35,160 |
| India | 23,334 |
| Turkey | 17,402 |
| Japan | 5,764 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 32,948 | 46,727 | +13,779 |
| United States | 28,442 | 6,718 | -21,724 |
| India | 15,652 | 7,682 | -7,970 |
| Turkey | 0 | 17,402 | +17,402 |
| Japan | 0 | 5,764 | +5,764 |
| Egypt | 0 | 5,310 | +5,310 |
| France | 4,557 | 0 | -4,557 |
| Spain | 4,434 | 0 | -4,434 |
| Czechia | 2,167 | 0 | -2,167 |
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 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 |
| Outer London - South | 2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | 6 | 1 | -5 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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 | 89,754 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 64,544 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,195 |
| Road transport | 4,310 |
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 | 48,444 | 41,310 | -7,134 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 25,895 | 38,649 | +12,754 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,861 | 5,334 | -8,527 |
| Road transport | 0 | 4,310 | +4,310 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 45,306 |
| East Midlands Airport | 40,966 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 26,775 |
| London Gateway Port | 19,195 |
| London Stansted Airport | 15,374 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 21,800 | 23,506 | +1,706 |
| East Midlands Airport | 24,063 | 16,903 | -7,160 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,770 | 9,005 | -8,765 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,861 | 5,334 | -8,527 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,602 | 9,772 | +4,170 |
| ZLC | 0 | 11,620 | +11,620 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,095 | 5,310 | +1,215 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 5,630 | +5,630 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 2,523 | +2,523 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 1,009 | 0 | -1,009 |
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 | 10 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 3 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 2 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2024-11 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JAMB LIMITED | 25 |
| OSBORNE & LITTLE LIMITED | 14 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 11 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 10 |
| JAMES HARE LIMITED | 8 |
| EMMA WILLIS LIMITED | 7 |
| HOLLAND & SHERRY LIMITED | 5 |
| DESIGNERS GUILD LIMITED | 5 |
| DORMEUIL MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 5 |
| PAUL SMITH 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 | 9 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 90,074 |
| Kuwait | 56,679 |
| India | 24,757 |
| France | 9,004 |
| Italy | 8,428 |
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 | 53,313 | 36,761 | -16,552 |
| Kuwait | 0 | 56,679 | +56,679 |
| India | 0 | 24,757 | +24,757 |
| France | 0 | 9,004 | +9,004 |
| Italy | 0 | 8,428 | +8,428 |
| China | 1,450 | 3,288 | +1,838 |
| Netherlands | 2,502 | 1,510 | -992 |
| Japan | 0 | 2,339 | +2,339 |
| Ireland | 0 | 2,298 | +2,298 |
| Belgium | 0 | 1,862 | +1,862 |
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 | 205,212 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,751 |
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 | 58,286 | 146,926 | +88,640 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 1,751 | +1,751 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 70,227 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 56,679 |
| East Midlands Airport | 34,929 |
| Manchester Airport | 24,757 |
| ZLC | 16,118 |
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 | 41,993 | 28,234 | -13,759 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 56,679 | +56,679 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,471 | 32,458 | +29,987 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 24,757 | +24,757 |
| ZLC | 11,320 | 4,798 | -6,522 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 2,502 | 0 | -2,502 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 1,751 | +1,751 |
Quick facts
HS code: 52121410
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Multi-colored cotton fabrics mainly mixed with flax fibers