Import/export HS code 580210: Cotton terry towelling and fabrics
Soft, looped fabrics made from cotton, perfect for towels and bathrobes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | 6,365,799 |
| China | 1,592,771 |
| Italy | 234,892 |
| India | 169,919 |
| Turkey | 137,951 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 3,061,554 | 3,304,245 | +242,691 |
| China | 632,430 | 960,341 | +327,911 |
| Italy | 117,175 | 117,717 | +542 |
| India | 58,892 | 111,027 | +52,135 |
| Turkey | 61,533 | 76,418 | +14,885 |
| Saudi Arabia | 64,419 | 8,869 | -55,550 |
| Bangladesh | 32,687 | 19,345 | -13,342 |
| France | 3,606 | 29,727 | +26,121 |
| Portugal | 30,113 | 1,682 | -28,431 |
| Germany | 13,121 | 7,760 | -5,361 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | 6,265,186 |
| China | 1,605,764 |
| Italy | 231,164 |
| India | 169,919 |
| Turkey | 143,307 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 2,960,941 | 3,304,245 | +343,304 |
| China | 658,474 | 947,290 | +288,816 |
| Italy | 112,043 | 119,121 | +7,078 |
| India | 58,892 | 111,027 | +52,135 |
| Turkey | 66,889 | 76,418 | +9,529 |
| Bangladesh | 115,633 | 20,887 | -94,746 |
| Saudi Arabia | 64,419 | 8,869 | -55,550 |
| Portugal | 37,713 | 8,120 | -29,593 |
| France | 0 | 28,185 | +28,185 |
| United States | 4,674 | 10,853 | +6,179 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 0 | -2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,661,071 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 630,571 |
| Air transport | 459,059 |
| Road transport | 10,432 |
| Other | 761 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,828,328 | 3,832,743 | +4,415 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 107,903 | 522,668 | +414,765 |
| Air transport | 166,010 | 293,049 | +127,039 |
| Road transport | 0 | 10,432 | +10,432 |
| Other | 737 | 24 | -713 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 4,405,556 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,371,678 |
| Felixstowe | 1,204,043 |
| Liverpool Docks | 533,556 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 460,104 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,259,544 | 2,146,012 | -113,532 |
| London Gateway Port | 379,824 | 991,854 | +612,030 |
| Felixstowe | 878,110 | 325,933 | -552,177 |
| Liverpool Docks | 170,421 | 363,135 | +192,714 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,776 | 458,328 | +456,552 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 62,064 | 70,157 | +8,093 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 41,126 | 87,566 | +46,440 |
| Thamesport | 104,165 | 5,491 | -98,674 |
| Dover | 53,175 | 32,229 | -20,946 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,850 | 54,173 | +50,323 |
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 | 31 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 22 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
| 2025-07 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ONLINE HOME SHOP LIMITED | 21 |
| VISION LINENS GROUP LIMITED | 11 |
| KIMS TRADING LIMITED | 10 |
| THG NUTRITION LIMITED | 8 |
| SOLAR ELECTRONICS LIMITED | 8 |
| MYRA'S FASHION LTD | 7 |
| RALSTON FABRICS LIMITED | 7 |
| ARISTA (U.K.) LIMITED | 5 |
| NATBRANDS LTD | 5 |
| DAISY'S NAIL COMPANY LTD | 5 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 36 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 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 | 327,779 |
| France | 241,723 |
| Oman | 77,896 |
| Germany | 43,455 |
| Netherlands | 40,439 |
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 | 44,169 | 283,610 | +239,441 |
| France | 86,748 | 154,975 | +68,227 |
| Oman | 0 | 77,896 | +77,896 |
| Germany | 3,273 | 40,182 | +36,909 |
| Netherlands | 25,758 | 14,681 | -11,077 |
| India | 18,420 | 20,500 | +2,080 |
| Bahrain | 2,745 | 35,250 | +32,505 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 0 | 37,831 | +37,831 |
| Ireland | 9,174 | 28,258 | +19,084 |
| Canada | 6,318 | 30,425 | +24,107 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 24,997 |
| XU | 4,709 |
| Ireland | 442 |
| XI | 70 |
| Cuba | 2 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 0 | 24,997 | +24,997 |
| XU | 4,709 | 0 | -4,709 |
| Ireland | 275 | 167 | -108 |
| XI | 70 | 0 | -70 |
| Cuba | 2 | 0 | -2 |
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 | 620,232 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 369,855 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 78,816 |
| Other | 30,220 |
| Road transport | 1,633 |
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 | 88,475 | 531,757 | +443,282 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 148,631 | 221,224 | +72,593 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 36,789 | 42,027 | +5,238 |
| Other | 5,056 | 25,164 | +20,108 |
| Road transport | 1,633 | 0 | -1,633 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 347,144 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 255,329 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 213,034 |
| Dover | 148,750 |
| London Gateway Port | 42,143 |
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 | 61,480 | 285,664 | +224,184 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,669 | 239,660 | +223,991 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 107,833 | 105,201 | -2,632 |
| Dover | 35,556 | 113,194 | +77,638 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,442 | 35,701 | +29,259 |
| 000 | 5,056 | 25,164 | +20,108 |
| Liverpool Docks | 20,680 | 5,547 | -15,133 |
| ZLC | 5,938 | 3,283 | -2,655 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,921 | 3,150 | -2,771 |
| Felixstowe | 5,369 | 0 | -5,369 |
Quick facts
HS code: 580210
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Soft, looped fabrics made from cotton, perfect for towels and bathrobes