Import/export HS code 52122510: Printed cotton mixed with flax (lightweight)
Lightweight printed cotton fabrics mainly mixed with flax fibers
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 581,355 |
| Spain | 500,672 |
| France | 93,042 |
| India | 49,447 |
| Austria | 32,885 |
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 | 338,458 | 242,897 | -95,561 |
| Spain | 257,259 | 243,413 | -13,846 |
| France | 47,503 | 45,539 | -1,964 |
| India | 24,511 | 24,936 | +425 |
| Austria | 9,008 | 23,877 | +14,869 |
| Pakistan | 8,580 | 8,086 | -494 |
| Belgium | 0 | 12,294 | +12,294 |
| Germany | 11,862 | 0 | -11,862 |
| United States | 3,398 | 2,534 | -864 |
| Turkey | 3,702 | 0 | -3,702 |
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 | 586,559 |
| Spain | 578,257 |
| India | 49,447 |
| Austria | 39,919 |
| France | 25,257 |
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 | 342,256 | 244,303 | -97,953 |
| Spain | 277,011 | 301,246 | +24,235 |
| India | 24,511 | 24,936 | +425 |
| Austria | 16,042 | 23,877 | +7,835 |
| France | 25,257 | 0 | -25,257 |
| Pakistan | 8,580 | 8,086 | -494 |
| United States | 3,398 | 1,128 | -2,270 |
| Turkey | 3,702 | 0 | -3,702 |
| Thailand | 3,689 | 0 | -3,689 |
| Germany | 3,524 | 0 | -3,524 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Inner London - 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 | 3 | -3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 0 | -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) | 637,052 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 592,204 |
| Air transport | 87,863 |
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) | 312,826 | 324,226 | +11,400 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 346,020 | 246,184 | -99,836 |
| Air transport | 50,178 | 37,685 | -12,493 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Thamesport | 550,655 |
| Eurotunnel | 474,961 |
| Dover | 122,564 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 50,023 |
| Portsmouth | 27,751 |
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 | 320,797 | 229,858 | -90,939 |
| Eurotunnel | 224,781 | 250,180 | +25,399 |
| Dover | 57,572 | 64,992 | +7,420 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 25,972 | 24,051 | -1,921 |
| Portsmouth | 25,846 | 1,905 | -23,941 |
| East Midlands Airport | 23,152 | 2,291 | -20,861 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,954 | 5,241 | -7,713 |
| Felixstowe | 8,580 | 8,086 | -494 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,627 | 7,149 | +2,522 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 8,213 | +8,213 |
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 | 18 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROMO LIMITED | 54 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 35 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 32 |
| EASTWOOD PROPERTIES LTD | 27 |
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 23 |
| OSBORNE & LITTLE LIMITED | 23 |
| NEPTUNE (EUROPE) LTD | 17 |
| SMD (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 15 |
| WARWICK FABRICS (UK) LIMITED | 9 |
| TURNBULL PRINTS LTD | 7 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 412,814 |
| China | 112,591 |
| Canada | 57,529 |
| France | 53,489 |
| Netherlands | 30,085 |
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 | 165,796 | 247,018 | +81,222 |
| China | 99,539 | 13,052 | -86,487 |
| Canada | 18,299 | 39,230 | +20,931 |
| France | 18,636 | 34,853 | +16,217 |
| Netherlands | 11,220 | 18,865 | +7,645 |
| Spain | 0 | 14,184 | +14,184 |
| Estonia | 0 | 9,216 | +9,216 |
| New Zealand | 4,699 | 4,465 | -234 |
| Australia | 3,524 | 5,407 | +1,883 |
| Italy | 1,874 | 6,158 | +4,284 |
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 | 483,643 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 137,232 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 128,366 |
| 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 | 216,917 | 266,726 | +49,809 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 88,584 | 48,648 | -39,936 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 33,782 | 94,584 | +60,802 |
| 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 | 150,688 |
| Manchester Airport | 133,981 |
| East Midlands Airport | 106,408 |
| London Gateway Port | 76,866 |
| Dover | 64,062 |
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 | 106,173 | 44,515 | -61,658 |
| Manchester Airport | 33,423 | 100,558 | +67,135 |
| East Midlands Airport | 56,795 | 49,613 | -7,182 |
| London Gateway Port | 68,345 | 8,521 | -59,824 |
| Dover | 22,883 | 41,179 | +18,296 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,688 | 44,189 | +34,501 |
| ZLC | 3,446 | 46,645 | +43,199 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 19,071 | 25,395 | +6,324 |
| Liverpool Docks | 18,443 | 15,911 | -2,532 |
| Southampton | 898 | 21,992 | +21,094 |
Quick facts
HS code: 52122510
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Lightweight printed cotton fabrics mainly mixed with flax fibers