Import/export HS code 52122310: Dyed cotton mixed with flax (lightweight)
Lightweight dyed cotton fabrics mainly mixed with flax 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 | 5,707,207 |
| Turkey | 453,857 |
| Spain | 388,426 |
| China | 176,372 |
| India | 116,095 |
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 | 3,074,576 | 2,632,631 | -441,945 |
| Turkey | 140,923 | 312,934 | +172,011 |
| Spain | 198,250 | 190,176 | -8,074 |
| China | 128,784 | 47,588 | -81,196 |
| India | 89,724 | 26,371 | -63,353 |
| Israel | 35,968 | 65,661 | +29,693 |
| France | 25,958 | 6,730 | -19,228 |
| Germany | 13,336 | 5,017 | -8,319 |
| Netherlands | 13,684 | 3,497 | -10,187 |
| Belgium | 2,099 | 9,283 | +7,184 |
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 | 5,756,665 |
| Turkey | 461,150 |
| Spain | 398,369 |
| China | 274,517 |
| India | 131,696 |
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 | 3,101,296 | 2,655,369 | -445,927 |
| Turkey | 143,157 | 317,993 | +174,836 |
| Spain | 209,548 | 188,821 | -20,727 |
| China | 165,956 | 108,561 | -57,395 |
| India | 102,094 | 29,602 | -72,492 |
| Japan | 6,314 | 3,731 | -2,583 |
| Israel | 0 | 4,688 | +4,688 |
| Belgium | 1,007 | 2,340 | +1,333 |
| Netherlands | 2,386 | 0 | -2,386 |
| France | 980 | 0 | -980 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 |
| Outer London - South | 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 | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 5,804,358 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 992,915 |
| Air transport | 233,941 |
| Road transport | 11,309 |
| Other | 2,005 |
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) | 3,223,108 | 2,581,250 | -641,858 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 353,633 | 639,282 | +285,649 |
| Air transport | 143,368 | 90,573 | -52,795 |
| Road transport | 11,309 | 0 | -11,309 |
| Other | 2,005 | 0 | -2,005 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Thamesport | 5,633,046 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 448,119 |
| Eurotunnel | 310,442 |
| Dover | 184,331 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 180,460 |
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 | 3,069,329 | 2,563,717 | -505,612 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 135,185 | 312,934 | +177,749 |
| Eurotunnel | 173,547 | 136,895 | -36,652 |
| Dover | 21,671 | 162,660 | +140,989 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 106,502 | 73,958 | -32,544 |
| Felixstowe | 95,508 | 6,450 | -89,058 |
| East Midlands Airport | 26,576 | 13,118 | -13,458 |
| London | 37,194 | 0 | -37,194 |
| Portsmouth | 11,953 | 20,485 | +8,532 |
| London Gateway Port | 14,317 | 11,083 | -3,234 |
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 | 16 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 3 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
| 2025-07 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROMO LIMITED | 48 |
| DESIGNERS GUILD LIMITED | 27 |
| WOVEN ART COMPANY LIMITED | 25 |
| CASAMANCE LIMITED | 22 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 19 |
| VI - SPRING LIMITED | 16 |
| PARRY MURRAY & COMPANY LIMITED | 14 |
| SWAFFER LIMITED | 13 |
| JAMES HARE LIMITED | 12 |
| JAB INTERNATIONAL FURNISHINGS LIMITED | 9 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 3,117,526 |
| United States | 1,052,172 |
| Poland | 236,986 |
| Canada | 109,227 |
| Ireland | 87,331 |
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 | 1,618,982 | 1,498,544 | -120,438 |
| United States | 483,279 | 568,893 | +85,614 |
| Poland | 135,739 | 101,247 | -34,492 |
| Canada | 46,973 | 62,254 | +15,281 |
| Ireland | 39,077 | 48,254 | +9,177 |
| South Africa | 30,383 | 47,864 | +17,481 |
| Australia | 34,152 | 38,366 | +4,214 |
| China | 47,262 | 19,457 | -27,805 |
| Greece | 19,408 | 26,528 | +7,120 |
| Romania | 23,865 | 18,374 | -5,491 |
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) | 3,273,572 |
| Air transport | 1,682,698 |
| Road transport | 304,427 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,436 |
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) | 1,559,544 | 1,714,028 | +154,484 |
| Air transport | 802,010 | 880,688 | +78,678 |
| Road transport | 304,427 | 0 | -304,427 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,436 | 0 | -1,436 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,874,049 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,116,454 |
| ZLC | 343,116 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 314,764 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 280,974 |
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 | 1,346,396 | 1,527,653 | +181,257 |
| London Stansted Airport | 521,094 | 595,360 | +74,266 |
| ZLC | 306,742 | 36,374 | -270,368 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 177,970 | 136,794 | -41,176 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 175,262 | 105,712 | -69,550 |
| East Midlands Airport | 99,317 | 102,345 | +3,028 |
| Harwich | 34,176 | 80,663 | +46,487 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,314 | 6,948 | +5,634 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,710 | 0 | -3,710 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 2,867 | +2,867 |
Quick facts
HS code: 52122310
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Lightweight dyed cotton fabrics mainly mixed with flax fibers