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 | 586,426 |
| Spain | 476,920 |
| France | 94,948 |
| India | 49,447 |
| Austria | 37,947 |
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 | 347,025 | 239,401 | -107,624 |
| Spain | 215,897 | 261,023 | +45,126 |
| France | 47,503 | 47,445 | -58 |
| India | 26,287 | 23,160 | -3,127 |
| Austria | 9,008 | 28,939 | +19,931 |
| 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 | 591,630 |
| Spain | 554,505 |
| India | 49,447 |
| Austria | 44,981 |
| France | 27,163 |
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 | 350,823 | 240,807 | -110,016 |
| Spain | 235,649 | 318,856 | +83,207 |
| India | 26,287 | 23,160 | -3,127 |
| Austria | 16,042 | 28,939 | +12,897 |
| France | 25,257 | 1,906 | -23,351 |
| 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 | 4 | -2 |
| 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) | 618,362 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 595,415 |
| Air transport | 91,629 |
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) | 271,464 | 346,898 | +75,434 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 354,587 | 240,828 | -113,759 |
| Air transport | 51,954 | 39,675 | -12,279 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Thamesport | 553,866 |
| Eurotunnel | 453,033 |
| Dover | 125,802 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 50,023 |
| East Midlands Airport | 29,209 |
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 | 327,745 | 226,121 | -101,624 |
| Eurotunnel | 185,243 | 267,790 | +82,547 |
| Dover | 55,748 | 70,054 | +14,306 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 27,748 | 22,275 | -5,473 |
| East Midlands Airport | 23,152 | 6,057 | -17,095 |
| Portsmouth | 25,846 | 1,905 | -23,941 |
| London Gateway Port | 14,573 | 3,622 | -10,951 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
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 | 36 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 32 |
| EASTWOOD PROPERTIES LTD | 27 |
| OSBORNE & LITTLE LIMITED | 24 |
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 24 |
| NEPTUNE (EUROPE) LTD | 17 |
| SMD (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 16 |
| 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 | 403,790 |
| China | 112,591 |
| France | 57,737 |
| Canada | 57,529 |
| Netherlands | 28,478 |
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 | 209,339 | 194,451 | -14,888 |
| China | 99,539 | 13,052 | -86,487 |
| France | 20,754 | 36,983 | +16,229 |
| Canada | 18,299 | 39,230 | +20,931 |
| Netherlands | 9,087 | 19,391 | +10,304 |
| Spain | 1,110 | 24,730 | +23,620 |
| 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 | 482,312 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 142,663 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 130,506 |
| 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 | 260,692 | 221,620 | -39,072 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 33,767 | 108,896 | +75,129 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 89,462 | 41,044 | -48,418 |
| 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 | 151,589 |
| Manchester Airport | 133,981 |
| East Midlands Airport | 103,209 |
| London Gateway Port | 69,223 |
| Dover | 68,310 |
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 | 45,416 | -60,757 |
| Manchester Airport | 37,423 | 96,558 | +59,135 |
| East Midlands Airport | 54,706 | 48,503 | -6,203 |
| London Gateway Port | 69,223 | 0 | -69,223 |
| Dover | 25,001 | 43,309 | +18,308 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,555 | 56,371 | +48,816 |
| ZLC | 45,310 | 4,781 | -40,529 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 19,071 | 26,362 | +7,291 |
| Liverpool Docks | 18,443 | 15,911 | -2,532 |
| Southampton | 898 | 22,909 | +22,011 |
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