Import/export HS code 581091: Cotton embroidery
Embroidery made from cotton fabric, sold in pieces, strips, or designs
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 1,479,074 |
| Austria | 1,378,451 |
| China | 383,373 |
| Thailand | 237,596 |
| France | 227,240 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 876,494 | 602,580 | -273,914 |
| Austria | 711,518 | 666,933 | -44,585 |
| China | 205,631 | 177,742 | -27,889 |
| Thailand | 58,157 | 179,439 | +121,282 |
| France | 96,904 | 130,336 | +33,432 |
| Moldova | 79,802 | 130,883 | +51,081 |
| Switzerland | 55,987 | 79,003 | +23,016 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 30,549 | 84,052 | +53,503 |
| Italy | 66,615 | 44,076 | -22,539 |
| United States | 14,133 | 24,267 | +10,134 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 1,565,998 |
| Austria | 1,154,050 |
| China | 580,242 |
| Thailand | 273,891 |
| Turkey | 212,807 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 917,939 | 648,059 | -269,880 |
| Austria | 567,239 | 586,811 | +19,572 |
| China | 293,371 | 286,871 | -6,500 |
| Thailand | 62,246 | 211,645 | +149,399 |
| Turkey | 134,887 | 77,920 | -56,967 |
| Moldova | 79,802 | 130,883 | +51,081 |
| France | 89,212 | 102,899 | +13,687 |
| Italy | 53,057 | 41,987 | -11,070 |
| Switzerland | 39,285 | 54,286 | +15,001 |
| Pakistan | 14,066 | 12,944 | -1,122 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 29 |
| Inner London - East | 10 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | 19 | 18 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 7 | 10 | +3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,941,551 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,319,967 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,096,922 |
| Other | 97,549 |
| Road transport | 38,145 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,040,401 | 901,150 | -139,251 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 684,969 | 634,998 | -49,971 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 495,558 | 601,364 | +105,806 |
| Other | 76,727 | 20,822 | -55,905 |
| Road transport | 9,785 | 28,360 | +18,575 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,407,145 |
| London | 1,321,237 |
| Thamesport | 592,034 |
| East Midlands Airport | 261,359 |
| Felixstowe | 230,289 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 798,745 | 608,400 | -190,345 |
| London | 678,873 | 642,364 | -36,509 |
| Thamesport | 254,072 | 337,962 | +83,890 |
| East Midlands Airport | 129,553 | 131,806 | +2,253 |
| Felixstowe | 113,241 | 117,048 | +3,807 |
| London Stansted Airport | 33,834 | 107,857 | +74,023 |
| Southampton | 64,127 | 53,131 | -10,996 |
| Birmingham Airport | 72,335 | 35,954 | -36,381 |
| London Gateway Port | 37,674 | 66,231 | +28,557 |
| 000 | 76,727 | 20,822 | -55,905 |
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 | 41 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 36 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 9 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 5 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 17 |
| 2025-09 | 18 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 113 |
| AMMO & COMPANY LTD. | 93 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 90 |
| HILTON TEXTILES LIMITED | 79 |
| OSBORNE & LITTLE LIMITED | 66 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 60 |
| AMDA TRADING LIMITED | 53 |
| TURNELL AND GIGON LIMITED | 48 |
| TKS REALISATIONS LIMITED | 45 |
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 44 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 46 |
| 0-1m | 27 |
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | 916,679 |
| France | 278,324 |
| United States | 234,139 |
| Nigeria | 85,045 |
| Switzerland | 58,378 |
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 | 508,985 | 407,694 | -101,291 |
| France | 67,948 | 210,376 | +142,428 |
| United States | 151,191 | 82,948 | -68,243 |
| Nigeria | 46,553 | 38,492 | -8,061 |
| Switzerland | 26,779 | 31,599 | +4,820 |
| Canada | 35,198 | 19,220 | -15,978 |
| Germany | 36,484 | 8,313 | -28,171 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 12,407 | 31,894 | +19,487 |
| Morocco | 25,790 | 5,450 | -20,340 |
| Australia | 20,216 | 9,689 | -10,527 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 840,845 |
| Portugal | 42,394 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 438,993 | 401,852 | -37,141 |
| Portugal | 42,394 | 0 | -42,394 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 883,239 |
| Air transport | 879,178 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 242,117 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,275 |
| Road transport | 899 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 481,387 | 401,852 | -79,535 |
| Air transport | 495,568 | 383,610 | -111,958 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 102,633 | 139,484 | +36,851 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 13,275 | +13,275 |
| Road transport | 899 | 0 | -899 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 883,239 |
| ZLC | 248,839 |
| London Stansted Airport | 222,595 |
| East Midlands Airport | 202,658 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 184,186 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 481,387 | 401,852 | -79,535 |
| ZLC | 115,233 | 133,606 | +18,373 |
| London Stansted Airport | 149,111 | 73,484 | -75,627 |
| East Midlands Airport | 132,848 | 69,810 | -63,038 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 83,258 | 100,928 | +17,670 |
| Dover | 28,612 | 109,709 | +81,097 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 62,489 | 28,835 | -33,654 |
| Manchester Airport | 13,467 | 5,782 | -7,685 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 13,275 | +13,275 |
| Holyhead | 11,532 | 940 | -10,592 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 581091
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Embroidery made from cotton fabric, sold in pieces, strips, or designs