Import/export HS code 521223: Dyed cotton fabrics (lightweight)
Lightweight dyed 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 | 5,784,844 |
| India | 750,414 |
| Turkey | 446,348 |
| Spain | 374,397 |
| China | 250,407 |
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 | 3,139,050 | 2,645,794 | -493,256 |
| India | 462,756 | 287,658 | -175,098 |
| Turkey | 131,728 | 314,620 | +182,892 |
| Spain | 197,790 | 176,607 | -21,183 |
| China | 137,636 | 112,771 | -24,865 |
| Israel | 35,968 | 78,745 | +42,777 |
| France | 46,989 | 20,819 | -26,170 |
| United States | 15,496 | 30,993 | +15,497 |
| Japan | 6,314 | 28,160 | +21,846 |
| Germany | 18,419 | 5,017 | -13,402 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 5,856,363 |
| India | 816,213 |
| Turkey | 453,641 |
| Spain | 384,340 |
| China | 354,459 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 3,175,534 | 2,680,829 | -494,705 |
| India | 492,571 | 323,642 | -168,929 |
| Turkey | 133,962 | 319,679 | +185,717 |
| Spain | 209,088 | 175,252 | -33,836 |
| China | 174,837 | 179,622 | +4,785 |
| Japan | 7,199 | 28,160 | +20,961 |
| France | 20,626 | 7,408 | -13,218 |
| Lao People's Democratic Republic | 9,255 | 9,353 | +98 |
| Pakistan | 7,370 | 3,111 | -4,259 |
| United States | 1,021 | 8,560 | +7,539 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 19 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Lancashire | 3 |
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 | 10 | 13 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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) | 6,355,445 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,018,190 |
| Air transport | 605,395 |
| Road transport | 11,309 |
| Other | 3,253 |
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) | 3,554,826 | 2,800,619 | -754,207 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 357,846 | 660,344 | +302,498 |
| Air transport | 317,840 | 287,555 | -30,285 |
| Road transport | 11,309 | 0 | -11,309 |
| Other | 3,253 | 0 | -3,253 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Thamesport | 5,718,001 |
| Felixstowe | 450,837 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 440,610 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 347,377 |
| Eurotunnel | 302,494 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thamesport | 3,148,228 | 2,569,773 | -578,455 |
| Felixstowe | 277,644 | 173,193 | -104,451 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 125,990 | 314,620 | +188,630 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 175,071 | 172,306 | -2,765 |
| Eurotunnel | 161,131 | 141,363 | -19,768 |
| Dover | 34,455 | 166,366 | +131,911 |
| Liverpool Docks | 47,731 | 41,092 | -6,639 |
| East Midlands Airport | 44,504 | 34,589 | -9,915 |
| Birmingham Airport | 33,792 | 35,522 | +1,730 |
| London Stansted Airport | 31,551 | 36,352 | +4,801 |
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 | 34 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 8 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FRYETT'S FABRICS LIMITED | 96 |
| JAMES HARE LIMITED | 74 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 53 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 51 |
| J. BROWN FABRICS LIMITED | 47 |
| GLOBALTEX LIMITED | 38 |
| WOVEN ART COMPANY LIMITED | 35 |
| MICHAEL ABAKHAN LIMITED | 35 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 33 |
| CHAIRS LIMITED | 30 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 26 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 3,102,493 |
| United States | 1,122,077 |
| Poland | 239,326 |
| Canada | 118,687 |
| Ireland | 91,446 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1,607,907 | 1,494,586 | -113,321 |
| United States | 536,979 | 585,098 | +48,119 |
| Poland | 139,080 | 100,246 | -38,834 |
| Canada | 54,140 | 64,547 | +10,407 |
| Ireland | 39,706 | 51,740 | +12,034 |
| South Africa | 30,427 | 47,864 | +17,437 |
| Australia | 34,091 | 38,240 | +4,149 |
| Greece | 23,418 | 24,735 | +1,317 |
| Romania | 23,865 | 18,374 | -5,491 |
| Japan | 20,342 | 20,790 | +448 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,335,748 |
| Air transport | 1,771,635 |
| Road transport | 261,912 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,665 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,619,092 | 1,716,656 | +97,564 |
| Air transport | 843,381 | 928,254 | +84,873 |
| Road transport | 261,912 | 0 | -261,912 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,665 | 0 | -4,665 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,899,887 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,165,274 |
| ZLC | 329,980 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 292,717 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 279,698 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 1,376,076 | 1,523,811 | +147,735 |
| London Stansted Airport | 567,758 | 597,516 | +29,758 |
| ZLC | 273,794 | 56,186 | -217,608 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 136,641 | 156,076 | +19,435 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 179,419 | 100,279 | -79,140 |
| East Midlands Airport | 125,786 | 108,661 | -17,125 |
| Harwich | 60,166 | 78,556 | +18,390 |
| London | 0 | 12,830 | +12,830 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,314 | 6,948 | +5,634 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,660 | 1,180 | -5,480 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 521223
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Lightweight dyed woven cotton fabrics, often mixed with other fibers