Import/export HS code 482210: Supports for textile yarn
Bobbins and spools specifically designed for winding textile yarn
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,259,289 |
| Ireland | 507,019 |
| India | 298,660 |
| Belgium | 195,084 |
| Germany | 153,633 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,311,554 | 947,735 | -363,819 |
| Ireland | 223,924 | 283,095 | +59,171 |
| India | 168,519 | 130,141 | -38,378 |
| Belgium | 37,821 | 157,263 | +119,442 |
| Germany | 125,111 | 28,522 | -96,589 |
| Turkey | 23,362 | 17,646 | -5,716 |
| Spain | 20,330 | 4,588 | -15,742 |
| Netherlands | 2,127 | 17,958 | +15,831 |
| United States | 1,018 | 12,612 | +11,594 |
| Czechia | 13,585 | 0 | -13,585 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,261,365 |
| India | 298,660 |
| Belgium | 194,067 |
| Germany | 166,907 |
| Turkey | 42,671 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,313,630 | 947,735 | -365,895 |
| India | 168,519 | 130,141 | -38,378 |
| Belgium | 36,804 | 157,263 | +120,459 |
| Germany | 125,111 | 41,796 | -83,315 |
| Turkey | 25,025 | 17,646 | -7,379 |
| United States | 14,603 | 12,612 | -1,991 |
| Spain | 20,330 | 1,550 | -18,780 |
| Italy | 8,469 | 1,389 | -7,080 |
| France | 5,124 | 4,180 | -944 |
| Netherlands | 3,144 | 4,684 | +1,540 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,682,715 |
| Other | 499,343 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 315,750 |
| Air transport | 60,872 |
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) | 1,575,300 | 1,107,415 | -467,885 |
| Other | 216,248 | 283,095 | +66,847 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 104,083 | 211,667 | +107,584 |
| Air transport | 53,168 | 7,704 | -45,464 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 2,224,748 |
| 000 | 499,343 |
| Felixstowe | 208,119 |
| Eurotunnel | 98,054 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 90,312 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 1,270,806 | 953,942 | -316,864 |
| 000 | 216,248 | 283,095 | +66,847 |
| Felixstowe | 168,448 | 39,671 | -128,777 |
| Eurotunnel | 30,663 | 67,391 | +36,728 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 90,312 | +90,312 |
| London Gateway Port | 20,424 | 58,295 | +37,871 |
| Killingholme | 76,883 | 0 | -76,883 |
| Southampton | 21,905 | 50,833 | +28,928 |
| Dover | 43,873 | 4,427 | -39,446 |
| Thamesport | 29,273 | 13,435 | -15,838 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 10 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 167,932 |
| United States | 76,929 |
| Italy | 57,585 |
| Netherlands | 24,638 |
| Ireland | 17,904 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 84,215 | 83,717 | -498 |
| United States | 2,994 | 73,935 | +70,941 |
| Italy | 57,585 | 0 | -57,585 |
| Netherlands | 9,424 | 15,214 | +5,790 |
| Ireland | 8,783 | 9,121 | +338 |
| Thailand | 15,000 | 0 | -15,000 |
| Spain | 0 | 12,990 | +12,990 |
| Denmark | 0 | 10,923 | +10,923 |
| Viet Nam | 5,123 | 0 | -5,123 |
| Bahrain | 2,761 | 0 | -2,761 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 49 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 49 | 0 | -49 |
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) | 283,591 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 67,053 |
| Air transport | 42,859 |
| Other | 49 |
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) | 157,616 | 125,975 | -31,641 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,123 | 61,930 | +56,807 |
| Air transport | 23,987 | 18,872 | -5,115 |
| Other | 49 | 0 | -49 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 230,175 |
| Southampton | 67,053 |
| Harwich | 22,251 |
| East Midlands Airport | 19,535 |
| London Stansted Airport | 18,379 |
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 | 139,458 | 90,717 | -48,741 |
| Southampton | 5,123 | 61,930 | +56,807 |
| Harwich | 8,104 | 14,147 | +6,043 |
| East Midlands Airport | 19,535 | 0 | -19,535 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,562 | 14,817 | +11,255 |
| Heysham | 8,734 | 9,121 | +387 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 10,923 | +10,923 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 3,178 | +3,178 |
| London | 1,320 | 1,067 | -253 |
| Manchester Airport | 890 | 0 | -890 |
Quick facts
HS code: 482210
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Bobbins and spools specifically designed for winding textile yarn