Import/export HS code 52121490: Various multi-colored cotton mixes
Multi-colored 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 621,914 |
| United States | 398,433 |
| Italy | 184,265 |
| India | 63,924 |
| 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 | 79,614 | 542,300 | +462,686 |
| United States | 189,082 | 209,351 | +20,269 |
| Italy | 78,691 | 105,574 | +26,883 |
| India | 42,296 | 21,628 | -20,668 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 28,770 | +28,770 |
| China | 7,452 | 9,216 | +1,764 |
| Japan | 0 | 9,682 | +9,682 |
| Germany | 5,999 | 813 | -5,186 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 2,680 | +2,680 |
| Czechia | 2,637 | 0 | -2,637 |
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 | 590,527 |
| United States | 369,149 |
| Italy | 220,149 |
| India | 74,620 |
| 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 | 71,429 | 519,098 | +447,669 |
| United States | 178,265 | 190,884 | +12,619 |
| Italy | 95,082 | 125,067 | +29,985 |
| India | 49,633 | 24,987 | -24,646 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 28,770 | +28,770 |
| United Kingdom | 1,952 | 17,722 | +15,770 |
| China | 7,452 | 9,216 | +1,764 |
| Japan | 0 | 9,682 | +9,682 |
| Germany | 3,910 | 0 | -3,910 |
| Egypt | 0 | 3,044 | +3,044 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 25 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | 18 | 15 | -3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 | 2 | -5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 | 959,485 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 262,886 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 116,502 |
| 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 | 313,246 | 646,239 | +332,993 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 30,106 | 232,780 | +202,674 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 64,371 | 52,131 | -12,240 |
| 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 | 582,363 |
| Dover | 242,910 |
| London Stansted Airport | 201,581 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 166,003 |
| London Gateway Port | 52,568 |
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 | 123,349 | 459,014 | +335,665 |
| Dover | 10,130 | 232,780 | +222,650 |
| London Stansted Airport | 95,480 | 106,101 | +10,621 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 87,673 | 78,330 | -9,343 |
| London Gateway Port | 14,353 | 38,215 | +23,862 |
| Thamesport | 39,243 | 4,700 | -34,543 |
| London | 11,825 | 0 | -11,825 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 0 | 9,216 | +9,216 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,564 | 0 | -7,564 |
| Southampton | 7,452 | 0 | -7,452 |
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 | 23 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 17 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 7 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 3 |
| 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 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TURNELL AND GIGON LIMITED | 38 |
| JAMB LIMITED | 30 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 24 |
| GP & J BAKER LIMITED | 21 |
| OSBORNE & LITTLE LIMITED | 18 |
| DESIGNERS GUILD LIMITED | 15 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 14 |
| VISCOUNT TEXTILES LIMITED | 14 |
| FABRICS & YARNS (MACCLESFIELD) LTD | 12 |
| HOLLAND & SHERRY LIMITED | 8 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 24 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
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 | 458,601 |
| India | 363,217 |
| France | 207,440 |
| Portugal | 179,942 |
| China | 105,416 |
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 | 208,741 | 249,860 | +41,119 |
| India | 291,299 | 71,918 | -219,381 |
| France | 37,110 | 170,330 | +133,220 |
| Portugal | 124,376 | 55,566 | -68,810 |
| China | 98,864 | 6,552 | -92,312 |
| Viet Nam | 63,491 | 0 | -63,491 |
| Spain | 956 | 21,847 | +20,891 |
| Kuwait | 0 | 20,978 | +20,978 |
| Italy | 10,020 | 10,035 | +15 |
| 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 | 1,110,068 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 284,356 |
| 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 | 607,078 | 502,990 | -104,088 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 137,290 | 147,066 | +9,776 |
| 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 | 350,083 |
| East Midlands Airport | 247,639 |
| Manchester Airport | 234,168 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 186,309 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 164,274 |
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 | 145,263 | 204,820 | +59,557 |
| East Midlands Airport | 75,432 | 172,207 | +96,775 |
| Manchester Airport | 138,262 | 95,906 | -42,356 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 173,496 | 12,813 | -160,683 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 132,775 | 31,499 | -101,276 |
| Dover | 4,515 | 115,567 | +111,052 |
| ZLC | 77,104 | 16,188 | -60,916 |
| London Gateway Port | 78,644 | 0 | -78,644 |
| Southampton | 69,247 | 0 | -69,247 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 1,150 | 0 | -1,150 |
Quick facts
HS code: 52121490
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Multi-colored cotton fabrics mixed with other fibers