Import/export HS code 521222: Bleached cotton fabrics (lightweight)
Lightweight bleached 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 19,704 |
| United States | 17,790 |
| Pakistan | 14,359 |
| Netherlands | 12,488 |
| India | 7,057 |
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 | 15,230 | 4,474 | -10,756 |
| United States | 5,969 | 11,821 | +5,852 |
| Pakistan | 3,526 | 10,833 | +7,307 |
| Netherlands | 4,743 | 7,745 | +3,002 |
| India | 3,252 | 3,805 | +553 |
| Austria | 3,508 | 1,669 | -1,839 |
| France | 1,430 | 1,770 | +340 |
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 | 23,355 |
| Italy | 18,779 |
| Pakistan | 14,359 |
| Belarus | 11,589 |
| Austria | 5,177 |
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 | 9,221 | 14,134 | +4,913 |
| Italy | 15,230 | 3,549 | -11,681 |
| Pakistan | 3,526 | 10,833 | +7,307 |
| Belarus | 3,844 | 7,745 | +3,901 |
| Austria | 3,508 | 1,669 | -1,839 |
| France | 1,430 | 1,770 | +340 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 1,492 | +1,492 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 925 | +925 |
| China | 899 | 0 | -899 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 40,002 |
| Air transport | 22,825 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,948 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,755 | 20,247 | +492 |
| Air transport | 5,969 | 16,856 | +10,887 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,934 | 5,014 | -6,920 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 17,890 |
| East Midlands Airport | 13,587 |
| Dover | 12,403 |
| Harwich | 11,589 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,898 |
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 | 3,252 | 14,638 | +11,386 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,146 | 10,441 | +7,295 |
| Dover | 12,403 | 0 | -12,403 |
| Harwich | 3,844 | 7,745 | +3,901 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,913 | 3,985 | +2,072 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,257 | 1,209 | -3,048 |
| London | 3,508 | 1,669 | -1,839 |
| Southampton | 3,526 | 0 | -3,526 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 910 | 925 | +15 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 1,505 | +1,505 |
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 | 2 |
| Wholesale 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 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SEW-IT-ALL LIMITED | 1 |
| DEDAR (UK) LIMITED | 1 |
| PHOEBE PHILO LIMITED | 1 |
| FOX LINTON LIMITED | 1 |
| NASHES CAMSPACE LTD | 1 |
| HADDOW GROUP LIMITED | 1 |
| BEPIONEER LIMITED | 1 |
| VILSHENKO FASHION LIMITED | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 44,262 |
| Latvia | 2,609 |
| France | 935 |
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 | 15,350 | 28,912 | +13,562 |
| Latvia | 0 | 2,609 | +2,609 |
| France | 935 | 0 | -935 |
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 | 24,342 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,920 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,609 |
| Road transport | 935 |
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 | 12,098 | 12,244 | +146 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,252 | 16,668 | +13,416 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 2,609 | +2,609 |
| Road transport | 935 | 0 | -935 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 16,668 |
| London Stansted Airport | 15,970 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,932 |
| ZLC | 3,375 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,252 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 0 | 16,668 | +16,668 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,726 | 12,244 | +8,518 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,932 | 0 | -5,932 |
| ZLC | 3,375 | 0 | -3,375 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,252 | 0 | -3,252 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 2,609 | +2,609 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 521222
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Lightweight bleached woven cotton fabrics, often mixed with other fibers