Import/export HS code 521215: Printed cotton fabrics
Printed woven cotton fabrics, often mixed with other fibers
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 77,321 |
| Spain | 49,091 |
| China | 45,274 |
| Italy | 40,425 |
| United States | 21,294 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 48,411 | 28,910 | -19,501 |
| Spain | 20,167 | 28,924 | +8,757 |
| China | 24,714 | 20,560 | -4,154 |
| Italy | 26,075 | 14,350 | -11,725 |
| United States | 17,560 | 3,734 | -13,826 |
| Pakistan | 10,267 | 2,763 | -7,504 |
| Thailand | 6,005 | 5,967 | -38 |
| Belgium | 9,399 | 2,421 | -6,978 |
| France | 4,975 | 0 | -4,975 |
| Germany | 1,891 | 2,348 | +457 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 78,865 |
| China | 56,086 |
| Spain | 50,279 |
| Italy | 44,611 |
| Pakistan | 13,967 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 49,955 | 28,910 | -21,045 |
| China | 33,105 | 22,981 | -10,124 |
| Spain | 21,355 | 28,924 | +7,569 |
| Italy | 26,527 | 18,084 | -8,443 |
| Pakistan | 11,204 | 2,763 | -8,441 |
| Thailand | 6,005 | 5,967 | -38 |
| United Kingdom | 9,465 | 2,348 | -7,117 |
| United States | 10,668 | 0 | -10,668 |
| Bulgaria | 2,008 | 0 | -2,008 |
| Brazil | 0 | 1,147 | +1,147 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
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 | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 124,420 |
| Air transport | 99,775 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 53,811 |
| Other | 6,243 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 69,653 | 54,767 | -14,886 |
| Air transport | 72,342 | 27,433 | -44,909 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 24,887 | 28,924 | +4,037 |
| Other | 5,971 | 272 | -5,699 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 62,289 |
| Eurotunnel | 49,091 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 43,454 |
| Thamesport | 27,170 |
| London Stansted Airport | 19,464 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 47,269 | 15,020 | -32,249 |
| Eurotunnel | 20,167 | 28,924 | +8,757 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 29,236 | 14,218 | -15,018 |
| Thamesport | 10,399 | 16,771 | +6,372 |
| London Stansted Airport | 14,911 | 4,553 | -10,358 |
| Southampton | 10,094 | 8,570 | -1,524 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,891 | 14,406 | +12,515 |
| East Midlands Airport | 10,391 | 4,881 | -5,510 |
| 499 | 9,557 | 0 | -9,557 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,114 | 3,781 | -1,333 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 1 |
| Human health activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
| 2025-04 | 2 |
| 2024-12 | 4 |
| 2024-11 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TURNBULL PRINTS LTD | 19 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 12 |
| VISAGE TEXTILES LIMITED | 12 |
| PENHALIGON'S LIMITED | 11 |
| SHOAN LIMITED | 9 |
| SHAUKAT & CO LTD | 8 |
| JOHN LEWIS PLC | 8 |
| MICHAEL ABAKHAN LIMITED | 8 |
| CLASSIC TEXTILES UK LTD | 6 |
| M.T. LONDON FABRICS LIMITED | 6 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | 15,539 |
| Kuwait | 11,414 |
| France | 9,603 |
| Kazakhstan | 7,020 |
| Netherlands | 6,048 |
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 | 8,745 | 6,794 | -1,951 |
| Kuwait | 11,414 | 0 | -11,414 |
| France | 4,603 | 5,000 | +397 |
| Kazakhstan | 0 | 7,020 | +7,020 |
| Netherlands | 2,457 | 3,591 | +1,134 |
| Armenia | 0 | 5,315 | +5,315 |
| New Zealand | 0 | 3,632 | +3,632 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 1,928 | +1,928 |
| Italy | 1,554 | 0 | -1,554 |
| Canada | 937 | 0 | -937 |
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 | 33,379 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,353 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,258 |
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 | 12,554 | 20,825 | +8,271 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,742 | 10,611 | +4,869 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,414 | 1,844 | -9,570 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 19,297 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,414 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,305 |
| London Stansted Airport | 8,427 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,048 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 3,472 | 15,825 | +12,353 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,414 | 0 | -11,414 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,285 | 7,020 | +3,735 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,427 | 5,000 | +1,573 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,457 | 3,591 | +1,134 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,101 | 0 | -4,101 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 1,844 | +1,844 |
| ZLC | 1,554 | 0 | -1,554 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 521215
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Printed woven cotton fabrics, often mixed with other fibers