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 | 644,881 |
| France | 268,412 |
| India | 169,339 |
| United States | 69,393 |
| Belgium | 52,739 |
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 | 327,464 | 317,417 | -10,047 |
| France | 156,831 | 111,581 | -45,250 |
| India | 54,642 | 114,697 | +60,055 |
| United States | 31,404 | 37,989 | +6,585 |
| Belgium | 23,207 | 29,532 | +6,325 |
| Spain | 18,225 | 18,024 | -201 |
| Germany | 27,942 | 4,645 | -23,297 |
| 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 | 675,778 |
| France | 230,627 |
| India | 201,057 |
| Belgium | 65,073 |
| Spain | 36,249 |
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 | 336,149 | 339,629 | +3,480 |
| France | 133,697 | 96,930 | -36,767 |
| India | 79,017 | 122,040 | +43,023 |
| Belgium | 31,565 | 33,508 | +1,943 |
| Spain | 18,225 | 18,024 | -201 |
| Turkey | 22,631 | 9,925 | -12,706 |
| United Kingdom | 4,717 | 22,885 | +18,168 |
| United States | 5,413 | 13,380 | +7,967 |
| Japan | 2,699 | 10,775 | +8,076 |
| 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 | 22 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| 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) | 555,766 |
| Air transport | 525,660 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 267,527 |
| 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) | 312,671 | 243,095 | -69,576 |
| Air transport | 227,615 | 298,045 | +70,430 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 127,255 | 140,272 | +13,017 |
| 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 | 228,563 |
| London Stansted Airport | 203,477 |
| East Midlands Airport | 178,887 |
| London | 167,252 |
| Eurotunnel | 117,338 |
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 | 114,985 | 113,578 | -1,407 |
| London Stansted Airport | 98,090 | 105,387 | +7,297 |
| East Midlands Airport | 71,482 | 107,405 | +35,923 |
| London | 86,610 | 80,642 | -5,968 |
| Eurotunnel | 84,456 | 32,882 | -51,574 |
| Thamesport | 52,718 | 60,744 | +8,026 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 39,276 | 68,697 | +29,421 |
| London Gateway Port | 55,243 | 34,169 | -21,074 |
| Killingholme | 21,901 | 19,448 | -2,453 |
| 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 | 15 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROMO LIMITED | 80 |
| CHASE ERWIN LIMITED | 58 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 53 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 53 |
| OSBORNE & LITTLE LIMITED | 52 |
| JAMES HARE LIMITED | 47 |
| DEDAR (UK) LIMITED | 33 |
| TURNELL AND GIGON LIMITED | 26 |
| CHRISTOPHER FARR CLOTH LIMITED | 24 |
| PONGEES LIMITED | 23 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 26 |
| 0-1m | 16 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 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 | 589,382 |
| France | 173,061 |
| Italy | 116,813 |
| China | 59,079 |
| 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 | 180,242 | 409,140 | +228,898 |
| France | 43,842 | 129,219 | +85,377 |
| Italy | 42,436 | 74,377 | +31,941 |
| China | 59,079 | 0 | -59,079 |
| Qatar | 0 | 54,071 | +54,071 |
| Netherlands | 21,815 | 12,526 | -9,289 |
| 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 | 1,104,243 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 204,990 |
| 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 | 365,343 | 738,900 | +373,557 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 115,860 | 89,130 | -26,730 |
| 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 | 348,906 |
| ZLC | 260,695 |
| London Stansted Airport | 244,632 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 243,425 |
| 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 | 116,780 | 232,126 | +115,346 |
| ZLC | 19,504 | 241,191 | +221,687 |
| London Stansted Airport | 143,366 | 101,266 | -42,100 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 84,776 | 158,649 | +73,873 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 74,814 | 57,138 | -17,676 |
| Dover | 41,046 | 31,992 | -9,054 |
| 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