Import/export HS code 482290: Various winding supports
Other types of bobbins, spools, and supports not specifically for 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 8,150,053 |
| Netherlands | 2,213,661 |
| France | 1,590,371 |
| Ireland | 1,292,634 |
| Poland | 829,760 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 4,435,994 | 3,714,059 | -721,935 |
| Netherlands | 1,244,909 | 968,752 | -276,157 |
| France | 819,740 | 770,631 | -49,109 |
| Ireland | 579,052 | 713,582 | +134,530 |
| Poland | 362,527 | 467,233 | +104,706 |
| Turkey | 449,853 | 364,315 | -85,538 |
| Belgium | 389,624 | 318,048 | -71,576 |
| China | 318,467 | 369,346 | +50,879 |
| Spain | 336,639 | 304,148 | -32,491 |
| Italy | 312,169 | 203,233 | -108,936 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 9,514,171 |
| Netherlands | 2,204,367 |
| Spain | 975,244 |
| China | 870,994 |
| Turkey | 814,168 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 4,953,305 | 4,560,866 | -392,439 |
| Netherlands | 1,255,852 | 948,515 | -307,337 |
| Spain | 520,454 | 454,790 | -65,664 |
| China | 451,003 | 419,991 | -31,012 |
| Turkey | 449,853 | 364,315 | -85,538 |
| Belgium | 391,494 | 297,326 | -94,168 |
| Poland | 376,468 | 244,924 | -131,544 |
| Italy | 305,424 | 168,391 | -137,033 |
| Estonia | 17,594 | 47,134 | +29,540 |
| Denmark | 0 | 47,987 | +47,987 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 13 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 4 | -5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Lincolnshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 4 | +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) | 14,015,689 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,089,455 |
| Other | 1,305,639 |
| Air transport | 413,342 |
| Road transport | 13,264 |
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) | 7,559,255 | 6,456,434 | -1,102,821 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,054,555 | 1,034,900 | -19,655 |
| Other | 601,109 | 704,530 | +103,421 |
| Air transport | 256,574 | 156,768 | -99,806 |
| Road transport | 13,264 | 0 | -13,264 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 9,189,930 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,591,489 |
| Harwich | 1,576,048 |
| 000 | 1,305,639 |
| Felixstowe | 966,253 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 5,116,383 | 4,073,547 | -1,042,836 |
| Eurotunnel | 858,767 | 732,722 | -126,045 |
| Harwich | 731,355 | 844,693 | +113,338 |
| 000 | 601,109 | 704,530 | +103,421 |
| Felixstowe | 427,484 | 538,769 | +111,285 |
| London | 275,954 | 403,576 | +127,622 |
| London Gateway Port | 371,869 | 111,542 | -260,327 |
| Killingholme | 232,148 | 88,846 | -143,302 |
| Immingham Docks | 90,400 | 183,839 | +93,439 |
| Southampton | 82,641 | 174,414 | +91,773 |
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 | 33 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 26 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 20 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 16 |
| Other manufacturing | 12 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 37 |
| 2025-11 | 38 |
| 2025-10 | 33 |
| 2025-09 | 44 |
| 2025-08 | 33 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KINGDOM PACKAGING LIMITED | 65 |
| INVISTA TEXTILES (U.K.) LIMITED | 48 |
| PALM PAPER LIMITED | 46 |
| CEDO LIMITED | 43 |
| LEONHARD KURZ (U.K.) LIMITED | 43 |
| PRECON PRODUCTS LTD | 43 |
| PPM INDUSTRIES UK LIMITED | 43 |
| GLATFELTER LYDNEY, LTD. | 42 |
| SCHADES LIMITED | 41 |
| BRITISH POLYTHENE INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 40 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 52 |
| 54m+ | 45 |
| 15m-54m | 20 |
| 0-1m | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
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 | 4,699,555 |
| Romania | 1,464,932 |
| Italy | 430,944 |
| Belgium | 351,966 |
| Austria | 218,639 |
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 | 2,765,671 | 1,933,884 | -831,787 |
| Romania | 799,342 | 665,590 | -133,752 |
| Italy | 221,233 | 209,711 | -11,522 |
| Belgium | 193,486 | 158,480 | -35,006 |
| Austria | 136,939 | 81,700 | -55,239 |
| Germany | 150,222 | 41,028 | -109,194 |
| Norway | 129,213 | 39,641 | -89,572 |
| Netherlands | 86,532 | 78,316 | -8,216 |
| France | 34,522 | 107,727 | +73,205 |
| United States | 48,545 | 36,246 | -12,299 |
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 | 571,114 |
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 | 571,114 | 0 | -571,114 |
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) | 7,417,795 |
| Other | 571,114 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 351,323 |
| Air transport | 91,282 |
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) | 3,996,721 | 3,421,074 | -575,647 |
| Other | 571,114 | 0 | -571,114 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 231,621 | 119,702 | -111,919 |
| Air transport | 26,828 | 64,454 | +37,626 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Heysham | 3,722,570 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,593,528 |
| 000 | 571,114 |
| Immingham Docks | 402,723 |
| London | 259,905 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heysham | 1,938,266 | 1,784,304 | -153,962 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,497,249 | 1,096,279 | -400,970 |
| 000 | 571,114 | 0 | -571,114 |
| Immingham Docks | 216,821 | 185,902 | -30,919 |
| London | 188,052 | 71,853 | -116,199 |
| Holyhead | 134,716 | 87,749 | -46,967 |
| Liverpool Docks | 139,552 | 51,472 | -88,080 |
| Harwich | 37,309 | 83,969 | +46,660 |
| Dover | 25,651 | 58,977 | +33,326 |
| East Midlands Airport | 14,720 | 29,758 | +15,038 |
Quick facts
HS code: 482290
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of bobbins, spools, and supports not specifically for textile yarn