Import/export HS code 52121510: Printed cotton mixed with flax
Printed 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 23,117 |
| Spain | 16,469 |
| China | 10,538 |
| Thailand | 8,895 |
| Germany | 4,239 |
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 | 18,712 | 4,405 | -14,307 |
| Spain | 16,469 | 0 | -16,469 |
| China | 0 | 10,538 | +10,538 |
| Thailand | 5,114 | 3,781 | -1,333 |
| Germany | 1,891 | 2,348 | +457 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 2,763 | +2,763 |
| Italy | 960 | 0 | -960 |
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 | 23,117 |
| Spain | 16,469 |
| China | 10,538 |
| Thailand | 8,895 |
| United Kingdom | 4,239 |
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 | 18,712 | 4,405 | -14,307 |
| Spain | 16,469 | 0 | -16,469 |
| China | 0 | 10,538 | +10,538 |
| Thailand | 5,114 | 3,781 | -1,333 |
| United Kingdom | 1,891 | 2,348 | +457 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 2,763 | +2,763 |
| Italy | 960 | 0 | -960 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 35,355 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,469 |
| Air transport | 15,157 |
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) | 19,706 | 15,649 | -4,057 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,469 | 0 | -16,469 |
| Air transport | 6,971 | 8,186 | +1,215 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 28,353 |
| Eurotunnel | 16,469 |
| Manchester Airport | 8,895 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,002 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,302 |
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 | 17,815 | 10,538 | -7,277 |
| Eurotunnel | 16,469 | 0 | -16,469 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,114 | 3,781 | -1,333 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,891 | 5,111 | +3,220 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 897 | 4,405 | +3,508 |
| East Midlands Airport | 960 | 0 | -960 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-04 | 2 |
| 2024-12 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TURNBULL PRINTS LTD | 13 |
| SHOAN LIMITED | 9 |
| M.T. LONDON FABRICS LIMITED | 6 |
| MICHAEL ABAKHAN LIMITED | 4 |
| VISAGE TEXTILES LIMITED | 4 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 2 |
| SUNSPEL LIMITED | 2 |
| SEFAM LTD | 1 |
| LIBERTY RETAIL LIMITED | 1 |
| EASTWOOD PROPERTIES LTD | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 1m-15m | 1 |
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Kuwait | 11,414 |
| United States | 4,355 |
| New Zealand | 3,632 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,928 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | 11,414 | 0 | -11,414 |
| United States | 2,783 | 1,572 | -1,211 |
| New Zealand | 0 | 3,632 | +3,632 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 1,928 | +1,928 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,258 |
| Air transport | 8,071 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,414 | 1,844 | -9,570 |
| Air transport | 2,783 | 5,288 | +2,505 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 11,414 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,288 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,783 |
| Felixstowe | 1,844 |
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 Gateway Port | 11,414 | 0 | -11,414 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 5,288 | +5,288 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,783 | 0 | -2,783 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 1,844 | +1,844 |
Quick facts
HS code: 52121510
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Printed cotton fabrics mainly mixed with flax fibers