Import/export HS code 521224: Multi-colored cotton fabrics (lightweight)
Lightweight woven cotton fabrics made from yarns of different colors
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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 | 1,219,653 |
| France | 376,132 |
| Belgium | 332,019 |
| India | 243,442 |
| United States | 75,953 |
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 | 611,197 | 608,456 | -2,741 |
| France | 195,917 | 180,215 | -15,702 |
| Belgium | 167,868 | 164,151 | -3,717 |
| India | 83,282 | 160,160 | +76,878 |
| United States | 35,816 | 40,137 | +4,321 |
| Germany | 33,755 | 12,798 | -20,957 |
| Spain | 21,489 | 18,024 | -3,465 |
| Turkey | 20,549 | 11,132 | -9,417 |
| Barbados | 0 | 22,885 | +22,885 |
| Japan | 2,699 | 15,359 | +12,660 |
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 | 1,257,814 |
| Belgium | 365,165 |
| France | 315,525 |
| India | 284,427 |
| Spain | 39,513 |
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 | 621,298 | 636,516 | +15,218 |
| Belgium | 190,236 | 174,929 | -15,307 |
| France | 155,278 | 160,247 | +4,969 |
| India | 112,910 | 171,517 | +58,607 |
| Spain | 21,489 | 18,024 | -3,465 |
| Turkey | 24,709 | 11,132 | -13,577 |
| United Kingdom | 4,717 | 22,885 | +18,168 |
| United States | 5,413 | 15,528 | +10,115 |
| Japan | 2,699 | 13,337 | +10,638 |
| Morocco | 7,315 | 4,645 | -2,670 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 30 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 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 | 24 | 18 | -6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Kent | 1 | 2 | +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) | 1,179,453 |
| Air transport | 911,495 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 328,733 |
| Other | 10,932 |
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) | 598,765 | 580,688 | -18,077 |
| Air transport | 421,104 | 490,391 | +69,287 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 159,359 | 169,374 | +10,015 |
| Other | 9,789 | 1,143 | -8,646 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 540,848 |
| East Midlands Airport | 309,544 |
| Eurotunnel | 305,812 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 266,592 |
| London | 238,939 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 268,775 | 272,073 | +3,298 |
| East Midlands Airport | 118,826 | 190,718 | +71,892 |
| Eurotunnel | 170,243 | 135,569 | -34,674 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 101,970 | 164,622 | +62,652 |
| London | 98,188 | 140,751 | +42,563 |
| London Stansted Airport | 116,100 | 111,272 | -4,828 |
| Thamesport | 68,446 | 81,290 | +12,844 |
| London Gateway Port | 71,619 | 42,725 | -28,894 |
| Killingholme | 46,092 | 33,350 | -12,742 |
| Birmingham Airport | 33,236 | 15,472 | -17,764 |
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 | 30 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 21 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 11 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 18 |
| 2025-11 | 17 |
| 2025-10 | 19 |
| 2025-09 | 14 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROMO LIMITED | 86 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 70 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 66 |
| CHASE ERWIN LIMITED | 58 |
| OSBORNE & LITTLE LIMITED | 56 |
| JAMES HARE LIMITED | 47 |
| CHRISTOPHER FARR CLOTH LIMITED | 37 |
| TURNELL AND GIGON LIMITED | 33 |
| DEDAR (UK) LIMITED | 33 |
| PIERRE FREY (UK) LIMITED | 31 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 33 |
| 0-1m | 19 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| Other | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
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 | 1,147,244 |
| India | 366,789 |
| France | 277,808 |
| Italy | 136,020 |
| China | 59,079 |
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 | 615,174 | 532,070 | -83,104 |
| India | 0 | 366,789 | +366,789 |
| France | 80,690 | 197,118 | +116,428 |
| Italy | 55,493 | 80,527 | +25,034 |
| China | 59,079 | 0 | -59,079 |
| Qatar | 0 | 54,071 | +54,071 |
| Netherlands | 25,930 | 18,215 | -7,715 |
| Romania | 0 | 30,263 | +30,263 |
| Portugal | 27,406 | 0 | -27,406 |
| Germany | 13,640 | 12,585 | -1,055 |
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 | 2,130,749 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 301,192 |
| Road transport | 5,603 |
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 | 864,217 | 1,266,532 | +402,315 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 142,487 | 158,705 | +16,218 |
| Road transport | 5,603 | 0 | -5,603 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 703,938 |
| London Stansted Airport | 656,771 |
| East Midlands Airport | 450,243 |
| ZLC | 305,424 |
| Dover | 153,013 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 128,710 | 575,228 | +446,518 |
| London Stansted Airport | 481,466 | 175,305 | -306,161 |
| East Midlands Airport | 199,100 | 251,143 | +52,043 |
| ZLC | 51,139 | 254,285 | +203,146 |
| Dover | 62,349 | 90,664 | +28,315 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 80,138 | 64,645 | -15,493 |
| Manchester Airport | 8,235 | 10,571 | +2,336 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 3,396 | +3,396 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 1,170 | 0 | -1,170 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 521224
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Lightweight woven cotton fabrics made from yarns of different colors