Import/export HS code 50050090: Various silk waste yarn
Silk waste yarn that doesn’t fall into unbleached, scoured, or bleached categories
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 473,735 |
| Switzerland | 8,289 |
| Denmark | 8,104 |
| Belgium | 6,400 |
| Japan | 5,864 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 228,353 | 245,382 | +17,029 |
| Switzerland | 2,780 | 5,509 | +2,729 |
| Denmark | 0 | 8,104 | +8,104 |
| Belgium | 6,400 | 0 | -6,400 |
| Japan | 970 | 4,894 | +3,924 |
| Spain | 3,835 | 0 | -3,835 |
| China | 2,440 | 0 | -2,440 |
| United States | 0 | 1,950 | +1,950 |
| Portugal | 0 | 1,260 | +1,260 |
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 | 324,476 |
| Italy | 159,803 |
| Switzerland | 8,289 |
| Japan | 7,685 |
| Belgium | 6,400 |
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 | 147,765 | 176,711 | +28,946 |
| Italy | 83,028 | 76,775 | -6,253 |
| Switzerland | 2,780 | 5,509 | +2,729 |
| Japan | 2,791 | 4,894 | +2,103 |
| Belgium | 6,400 | 0 | -6,400 |
| Spain | 2,014 | 0 | -2,014 |
| United States | 0 | 1,950 | +1,950 |
| Portugal | 0 | 1,260 | +1,260 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Highlands and Islands | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cumbria | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Highlands and Islands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Southern Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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 | 369,694 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 90,094 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 52,089 |
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 | 161,142 | 208,552 | +47,410 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 69,224 | 20,870 | -48,354 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,412 | 37,677 | +23,265 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 232,775 |
| East Midlands Airport | 95,009 |
| Dover | 69,224 |
| Thamesport | 31,713 |
| London Stansted Airport | 21,290 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 96,919 | 135,856 | +38,937 |
| East Midlands Airport | 31,189 | 63,820 | +32,631 |
| Dover | 69,224 | 0 | -69,224 |
| Thamesport | 11,315 | 20,398 | +9,083 |
| London Stansted Airport | 12,414 | 8,876 | -3,538 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 20,870 | +20,870 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,097 | 17,279 | +14,182 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 18,180 | 0 | -18,180 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,440 | 0 | -2,440 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
8 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
2 |
|
Education
|
1 |
|
Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of wearing apparel
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 54m+ | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 22,666 |
| Italy | 7,049 |
| United States | 6,943 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 22,666 | 0 | -22,666 |
| Italy | 1,242 | 5,807 | +4,565 |
| United States | 6,943 | 0 | -6,943 |
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 | 32,902 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,756 |
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 | 30,851 | 2,051 | -28,800 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 3,756 | +3,756 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,594 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,543 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,714 |
| Dover | 3,756 |
| ZLC | 2,051 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,594 | 0 | -14,594 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,543 | 0 | -11,543 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,714 | 0 | -4,714 |
| Dover | 0 | 3,756 | +3,756 |
| ZLC | 0 | 2,051 | +2,051 |
Quick facts
HS code: 50050090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Silk waste yarn that doesn’t fall into unbleached, scoured, or bleached categories