Import/export HS code 580631: Cotton woven fabrics
Woven fabrics made entirely or mostly from cotton, lightweight and breathable
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 1,168,551 |
| Belgium | 740,658 |
| China | 522,139 |
| Czechia | 453,525 |
| Netherlands | 249,934 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 632,428 | 536,123 | -96,305 |
| Belgium | 390,542 | 350,116 | -40,426 |
| China | 340,541 | 181,598 | -158,943 |
| Czechia | 220,832 | 232,693 | +11,861 |
| Netherlands | 117,812 | 132,122 | +14,310 |
| Germany | 119,113 | 123,402 | +4,289 |
| Italy | 87,191 | 63,137 | -24,054 |
| Portugal | 43,746 | 63,350 | +19,604 |
| India | 59,332 | 36,976 | -22,356 |
| Spain | 34,693 | 33,375 | -1,318 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 1,096,592 |
| China | 717,532 |
| Belgium | 638,595 |
| Czechia | 463,876 |
| Germany | 214,703 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 590,135 | 506,457 | -83,678 |
| China | 410,658 | 306,874 | -103,784 |
| Belgium | 308,107 | 330,488 | +22,381 |
| Czechia | 231,183 | 232,693 | +1,510 |
| Germany | 120,614 | 94,089 | -26,525 |
| Italy | 110,092 | 71,348 | -38,744 |
| Netherlands | 79,527 | 99,754 | +20,227 |
| India | 65,121 | 36,014 | -29,107 |
| Viet Nam | 69,959 | 14,169 | -55,790 |
| United States | 30,702 | 46,022 | +15,320 |
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 | 8 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
| West Midlands | 6 |
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 | 12 | 13 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Essex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 2 | -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) | 2,229,177 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,095,076 |
| Air transport | 666,327 |
| Other | 71,423 |
| Road transport | 17,683 |
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) | 1,179,110 | 1,050,067 | -129,043 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 662,262 | 432,814 | -229,448 |
| Air transport | 315,551 | 350,776 | +35,225 |
| Other | 18,930 | 52,493 | +33,563 |
| Road transport | 9,682 | 8,001 | -1,681 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 958,864 |
| Dover | 640,555 |
| Thamesport | 545,905 |
| London | 254,728 |
| Birmingham Airport | 209,539 |
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 | 519,789 | 439,075 | -80,714 |
| Dover | 346,633 | 293,922 | -52,711 |
| Thamesport | 293,792 | 252,113 | -41,679 |
| London | 153,105 | 101,623 | -51,482 |
| Birmingham Airport | 61,960 | 147,579 | +85,619 |
| Felixstowe | 135,203 | 73,670 | -61,533 |
| East Midlands Airport | 88,940 | 91,710 | +2,770 |
| Southampton | 140,066 | 9,704 | -130,362 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 76,781 | 69,632 | -7,149 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 49,017 | 74,247 | +25,230 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 46 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 38 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 11 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 6 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 18 |
| 2025-11 | 17 |
| 2025-10 | 17 |
| 2025-09 | 19 |
| 2025-08 | 22 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| COLE FABRICS PLC | 91 |
| SUSIE WATSON DESIGNS LTD | 85 |
| ESTEE LAUDER COSMETICS LIMITED | 61 |
| GROVES OF THAME LIMITED | 47 |
| PMV ESSEX LIMITED | 46 |
| HATTERSLEY ALADDIN LIMITED | 43 |
| RYKNELD TEAN LIMITED | 42 |
| HFD LIMITED | 40 |
| FIBRE TRADING LTD. | 36 |
| GUCCI LIMITED | 32 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 40 |
| 54m+ | 33 |
| 0-1m | 26 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 134,885 |
| Belgium | 117,349 |
| United States | 106,043 |
| India | 89,052 |
| Sweden | 86,566 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 57,752 | 77,133 | +19,381 |
| Belgium | 8,406 | 108,943 | +100,537 |
| United States | 20,906 | 85,137 | +64,231 |
| India | 25,133 | 63,919 | +38,786 |
| Sweden | 85,124 | 1,442 | -83,682 |
| Australia | 55,938 | 9,924 | -46,014 |
| France | 26,628 | 16,370 | -10,258 |
| Slovakia | 14,295 | 12,704 | -1,591 |
| Romania | 1,200 | 21,451 | +20,251 |
| Turkey | 14,895 | 0 | -14,895 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 3,610 |
| Portugal | 318 |
| XI | 94 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1,910 | 1,700 | -210 |
| Portugal | 0 | 318 | +318 |
| XI | 0 | 94 | +94 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 445,263 |
| Air transport | 326,213 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 69,999 |
| Road transport | 10,125 |
| Other | 4,022 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 200,470 | 244,793 | +44,323 |
| Air transport | 111,220 | 214,993 | +103,773 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 52,150 | 17,849 | -34,301 |
| Road transport | 10,125 | 0 | -10,125 |
| Other | 1,910 | 2,112 | +202 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 310,893 |
| Holyhead | 117,522 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 103,561 |
| East Midlands Airport | 94,347 |
| London Stansted Airport | 84,123 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 141,618 | 169,275 | +27,657 |
| Holyhead | 49,199 | 68,323 | +19,124 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 26,933 | 76,628 | +49,695 |
| East Midlands Airport | 34,004 | 60,343 | +26,339 |
| London Stansted Airport | 25,212 | 58,911 | +33,699 |
| Southampton | 50,688 | 8,184 | -42,504 |
| ZLC | 31,666 | 19,111 | -12,555 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,462 | 9,665 | +8,203 |
| Portsmouth | 975 | 7,195 | +6,220 |
| 000 | 1,910 | 2,112 | +202 |
Quick facts
HS code: 580631
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Woven fabrics made entirely or mostly from cotton, lightweight and breathable