Import/export HS code 521225: Printed cotton fabrics (lightweight)
Lightweight printed woven cotton fabrics, often mixed with other fibers
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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 | 631,099 |
| Spain | 589,002 |
| France | 219,810 |
| United States | 84,693 |
| India | 81,265 |
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 | 373,004 | 258,095 | -114,909 |
| Spain | 228,484 | 360,518 | +132,034 |
| France | 141,875 | 77,935 | -63,940 |
| United States | 48,229 | 36,464 | -11,765 |
| India | 49,928 | 31,337 | -18,591 |
| Austria | 23,319 | 28,939 | +5,620 |
| Belgium | 6,245 | 15,634 | +9,389 |
| Pakistan | 8,580 | 8,086 | -494 |
| Denmark | 12,770 | 1,520 | -11,250 |
| Germany | 11,862 | 1,942 | -9,920 |
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 | 702,999 |
| Spain | 664,533 |
| France | 99,027 |
| India | 94,741 |
| Austria | 47,374 |
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 | 436,036 | 266,963 | -169,073 |
| Spain | 246,182 | 418,351 | +172,169 |
| France | 68,657 | 30,370 | -38,287 |
| India | 57,414 | 37,327 | -20,087 |
| Austria | 18,435 | 28,939 | +10,504 |
| United States | 30,295 | 15,018 | -15,277 |
| United Kingdom | 26,805 | 5,590 | -21,215 |
| Pakistan | 14,585 | 8,086 | -6,499 |
| China | 5,603 | 10,737 | +5,134 |
| Japan | 9,607 | 5,484 | -4,123 |
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 |
| Inner London - East | 7 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 | 13 | 9 | -4 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 1 | -5 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -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) | 758,168 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 650,816 |
| Air transport | 373,854 |
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) | 306,324 | 451,844 | +145,520 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 394,112 | 256,704 | -137,408 |
| Air transport | 240,029 | 133,825 | -106,204 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 573,816 |
| Thamesport | 560,733 |
| Dover | 139,159 |
| East Midlands Airport | 132,445 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 129,228 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 204,074 | 369,742 | +165,668 |
| Thamesport | 331,874 | 228,859 | -103,015 |
| Dover | 67,320 | 71,839 | +4,519 |
| East Midlands Airport | 78,174 | 54,271 | -23,903 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 90,000 | 39,228 | -50,772 |
| London Stansted Airport | 47,509 | 20,842 | -26,667 |
| London Gateway Port | 45,606 | 14,648 | -30,958 |
| Birmingham Airport | 21,970 | 12,802 | -9,168 |
| Portsmouth | 25,846 | 1,905 | -23,941 |
| Felixstowe | 11,802 | 8,086 | -3,716 |
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 | 35 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 21 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 9 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 4 |
| 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 | 11 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROMO LIMITED | 55 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 40 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 39 |
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 35 |
| EASTWOOD PROPERTIES LTD | 27 |
| OSBORNE & LITTLE LIMITED | 26 |
| ASHLEY WILDE GROUP LIMITED | 20 |
| GP & J BAKER LIMITED | 19 |
| SMD (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 18 |
| THIBAUT INC. | 18 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 34 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 528,924 |
| China | 112,591 |
| France | 94,500 |
| Canada | 73,685 |
| Austria | 51,000 |
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 | 296,132 | 232,792 | -63,340 |
| China | 99,539 | 13,052 | -86,487 |
| France | 57,517 | 36,983 | -20,534 |
| Canada | 18,299 | 55,386 | +37,087 |
| Austria | 51,000 | 0 | -51,000 |
| Spain | 11,001 | 38,703 | +27,702 |
| Netherlands | 11,605 | 20,633 | +9,028 |
| Australia | 15,566 | 5,407 | -10,159 |
| Germany | 17,769 | 926 | -16,843 |
| Italy | 3,631 | 8,237 | +4,606 |
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 | 713,623 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 250,469 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 133,139 |
| Road transport | 1,991 |
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 | 414,637 | 298,986 | -115,651 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 129,053 | 121,416 | -7,637 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 92,095 | 41,044 | -51,051 |
| Road transport | 1,991 | 0 | -1,991 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 240,818 |
| East Midlands Airport | 168,273 |
| Manchester Airport | 150,137 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 147,253 |
| Dover | 91,613 |
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 Stansted Airport | 166,612 | 74,206 | -92,406 |
| East Midlands Airport | 102,988 | 65,285 | -37,703 |
| Manchester Airport | 37,423 | 112,714 | +75,291 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 84,084 | 63,169 | -20,915 |
| Dover | 43,758 | 47,855 | +4,097 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 54,953 | 28,968 | -25,985 |
| ZLC | 54,652 | 17,813 | -36,839 |
| London Gateway Port | 69,223 | 0 | -69,223 |
| Liverpool Docks | 18,443 | 15,911 | -2,532 |
| Southampton | 3,531 | 22,909 | +19,378 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 521225
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Lightweight printed woven cotton fabrics, often mixed with other fibers