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 | 512,533 |
| Switzerland | 13,162 |
| Belgium | 6,400 |
| China | 5,587 |
| Spain | 3,835 |
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 | 273,004 | 239,529 | -33,475 |
| Switzerland | 7,653 | 5,509 | -2,144 |
| Belgium | 6,400 | 0 | -6,400 |
| China | 3,147 | 2,440 | -707 |
| Spain | 1,821 | 2,014 | +193 |
| Denmark | 0 | 1,127 | +1,127 |
| Japan | 970 | 0 | -970 |
| France | 945 | 0 | -945 |
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 | 350,623 |
| Italy | 168,624 |
| Switzerland | 13,162 |
| Belgium | 6,400 |
| Japan | 2,791 |
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 | 160,399 | 190,224 | +29,825 |
| Italy | 115,752 | 52,872 | -62,880 |
| Switzerland | 7,653 | 5,509 | -2,144 |
| Belgium | 6,400 | 0 | -6,400 |
| Japan | 2,791 | 0 | -2,791 |
| Spain | 0 | 2,014 | +2,014 |
| France | 945 | 0 | -945 |
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 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 0 | -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 | 371,625 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 134,448 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 38,486 |
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 | 176,369 | 195,256 | +18,887 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 93,904 | 40,544 | -53,360 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,667 | 14,819 | -8,848 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 254,276 |
| Dover | 113,578 |
| East Midlands Airport | 79,704 |
| Thamesport | 26,442 |
| Killingholme | 20,870 |
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 | 109,243 | 145,033 | +35,790 |
| Dover | 93,904 | 19,674 | -74,230 |
| East Midlands Airport | 36,164 | 43,540 | +7,376 |
| Thamesport | 13,937 | 12,505 | -1,432 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 20,870 | +20,870 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 18,772 | 1,074 | -17,698 |
| London Stansted Airport | 12,190 | 3,169 | -9,021 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,730 | 2,314 | -7,416 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 2,440 | +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 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 2 |
| Education | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 1 |
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 | 8 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 52,359 |
| China | 22,666 |
| United States | 6,943 |
| Germany | 1,425 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 49,066 | 3,293 | -45,773 |
| China | 22,666 | 0 | -22,666 |
| United States | 6,943 | 0 | -6,943 |
| Germany | 1,425 | 0 | -1,425 |
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) | 49,066 |
| Air transport | 34,327 |
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) | 49,066 | 0 | -49,066 |
| Air transport | 31,034 | 3,293 | -27,741 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 49,066 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,594 |
| East Midlands Airport | 12,968 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,714 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 49,066 | 0 | -49,066 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,594 | 0 | -14,594 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,726 | 1,242 | -10,484 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,714 | 0 | -4,714 |
| 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