Import/export HS code 52122490: Various multi-colored cotton mixes (lightweight)
Lightweight multi-colored cotton fabrics 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 | 629,472 |
| France | 273,262 |
| India | 173,285 |
| Belgium | 57,980 |
| United States | 56,787 |
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 | 326,503 | 302,969 | -23,534 |
| France | 161,366 | 111,896 | -49,470 |
| India | 60,759 | 112,526 | +51,767 |
| Belgium | 23,570 | 34,410 | +10,840 |
| United States | 31,404 | 25,383 | -6,021 |
| Spain | 18,225 | 16,896 | -1,329 |
| Germany | 15,529 | 17,058 | +1,529 |
| Turkey | 18,471 | 9,925 | -8,546 |
| Barbados | 0 | 22,885 | +22,885 |
| Japan | 2,699 | 10,775 | +8,076 |
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 | 645,120 |
| France | 236,262 |
| India | 205,003 |
| Belgium | 70,314 |
| Spain | 42,522 |
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 | 332,201 | 312,919 | -19,282 |
| France | 133,818 | 102,444 | -31,374 |
| India | 72,721 | 132,282 | +59,561 |
| Belgium | 31,928 | 38,386 | +6,458 |
| Spain | 25,626 | 16,896 | -8,730 |
| Turkey | 22,631 | 9,925 | -12,706 |
| United Kingdom | 4,717 | 22,885 | +18,168 |
| Morocco | 13,967 | 4,645 | -9,322 |
| United States | 5,413 | 9,279 | +3,866 |
| Japan | 2,699 | 10,775 | +8,076 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 22 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 | 18 | 13 | -5 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 557,339 |
| Air transport | 502,660 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 280,500 |
| 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) | 319,642 | 237,697 | -81,945 |
| Air transport | 228,002 | 274,658 | +46,656 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 124,190 | 156,310 | +32,120 |
| 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 | 217,127 |
| London Stansted Airport | 195,440 |
| London | 181,143 |
| East Midlands Airport | 164,177 |
| Thamesport | 123,772 |
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 | 115,870 | 101,257 | -14,613 |
| London Stansted Airport | 97,267 | 98,173 | +906 |
| London | 93,817 | 87,326 | -6,491 |
| East Midlands Airport | 64,437 | 99,740 | +35,303 |
| Thamesport | 59,267 | 64,505 | +5,238 |
| Eurotunnel | 82,972 | 32,200 | -50,772 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 47,531 | 66,582 | +19,051 |
| London Gateway Port | 45,629 | 46,582 | +953 |
| Killingholme | 22,264 | 24,326 | +2,062 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 28,833 | +28,833 |
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 | 24 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 10 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
| 2025-07 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROMO LIMITED | 79 |
| CHASE ERWIN LIMITED | 57 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 53 |
| OSBORNE & LITTLE LIMITED | 52 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 52 |
| JAMES HARE LIMITED | 46 |
| DEDAR (UK) LIMITED | 32 |
| TURNELL AND GIGON LIMITED | 25 |
| CHRISTOPHER FARR CLOTH LIMITED | 24 |
| PONGEES LIMITED | 22 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 25 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 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 | 616,583 |
| Italy | 116,813 |
| France | 113,249 |
| China | 62,417 |
| Qatar | 54,071 |
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 | 213,552 | 403,031 | +189,479 |
| Italy | 37,562 | 79,251 | +41,689 |
| France | 38,656 | 74,593 | +35,937 |
| China | 62,417 | 0 | -62,417 |
| Qatar | 0 | 54,071 | +54,071 |
| Netherlands | 20,079 | 14,262 | -5,817 |
| Romania | 0 | 30,263 | +30,263 |
| Portugal | 27,406 | 0 | -27,406 |
| Germany | 9,182 | 9,682 | +500 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,114 | 14,633 | +11,519 |
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 | 1,060,297 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 196,525 |
| 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 | 388,268 | 672,029 | +283,761 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 116,642 | 79,883 | -36,759 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 340,790 |
| London Stansted Airport | 273,940 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 243,425 |
| ZLC | 195,557 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 131,952 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 124,575 | 216,215 | +91,640 |
| London Stansted Airport | 159,473 | 114,467 | -45,006 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 83,799 | 159,626 | +75,827 |
| ZLC | 19,504 | 176,053 | +156,549 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 73,078 | 58,874 | -14,204 |
| Dover | 43,564 | 21,009 | -22,555 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,350 | 5,668 | +318 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 1,170 | 0 | -1,170 |
Quick facts
HS code: 52122490
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Lightweight multi-colored cotton fabrics mixed with other fibers