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 | 624,627 |
| United States | 397,757 |
| Italy | 199,314 |
| India | 67,368 |
| 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 | 84,943 | 539,684 | +454,741 |
| United States | 155,288 | 242,469 | +87,181 |
| Italy | 90,417 | 108,897 | +18,480 |
| India | 23,936 | 43,432 | +19,496 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 28,770 | +28,770 |
| China | 7,452 | 9,216 | +1,764 |
| Japan | 0 | 9,682 | +9,682 |
| Germany | 4,971 | 1,841 | -3,130 |
| Netherlands | 3,162 | 0 | -3,162 |
| 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 | 595,705 |
| United States | 367,431 |
| Italy | 233,543 |
| India | 78,064 |
| 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 | 79,223 | 516,482 | +437,259 |
| United States | 143,429 | 224,002 | +80,573 |
| Italy | 104,125 | 129,418 | +25,293 |
| India | 31,273 | 46,791 | +15,518 |
| 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 | 26 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 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 | 15 | -4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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 |
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 | 962,766 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 264,309 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 135,415 |
| 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 | 285,791 | 676,975 | +391,184 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 27,412 | 236,897 | +209,485 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 61,480 | 73,935 | +12,455 |
| 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 | 578,909 |
| Dover | 244,333 |
| London Stansted Airport | 201,266 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 173,053 |
| London Gateway Port | 58,306 |
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 | 124,381 | 454,528 | +330,147 |
| Dover | 10,525 | 233,808 | +223,283 |
| London Stansted Airport | 95,511 | 105,755 | +10,244 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 59,155 | 113,898 | +54,743 |
| London Gateway Port | 20,091 | 38,215 | +18,124 |
| Thamesport | 27,170 | 26,504 | -666 |
| London | 12,180 | 3,089 | -9,091 |
| 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 | 25 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 19 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 8 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 4 |
| Specialised construction activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TURNELL AND GIGON LIMITED | 37 |
| JAMB LIMITED | 29 |
| 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 | 26 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 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 | 446,190 |
| India | 363,217 |
| France | 218,347 |
| 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 | 207,101 | 239,089 | +31,988 |
| India | 291,299 | 71,918 | -219,381 |
| France | 48,017 | 170,330 | +122,313 |
| 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 | 1,102,913 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 284,356 |
| 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 | 601,166 | 501,747 | -99,419 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 135,284 | 149,072 | +13,788 |
| 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 | 336,637 |
| East Midlands Airport | 253,930 |
| 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 | 141,131 | 195,506 | +54,375 |
| East Midlands Airport | 73,652 | 180,278 | +106,626 |
| 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 | 2,509 | 117,573 | +115,064 |
| ZLC | 83,026 | 16,188 | -66,838 |
| 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