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 | 513,587 |
| Switzerland | 8,289 |
| Denmark | 6,990 |
| 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 | 242,872 | 270,715 | +27,843 |
| Switzerland | 2,780 | 5,509 | +2,729 |
| Denmark | 0 | 6,990 | +6,990 |
| Belgium | 6,400 | 0 | -6,400 |
| Japan | 970 | 4,894 | +3,924 |
| Spain | 1,821 | 2,014 | +193 |
| China | 3,353 | 0 | -3,353 |
| 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 | 347,229 |
| Italy | 176,701 |
| 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 | 156,899 | 190,330 | +33,431 |
| Italy | 89,326 | 87,375 | -1,951 |
| Switzerland | 2,780 | 5,509 | +2,729 |
| Japan | 2,791 | 4,894 | +2,103 |
| Belgium | 6,400 | 0 | -6,400 |
| Spain | 0 | 2,014 | +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 |
| 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 | 382,520 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 122,824 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 46,184 |
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 | 144,479 | 238,041 | +93,562 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 98,587 | 24,237 | -74,350 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,130 | 31,054 | +15,924 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 243,830 |
| Dover | 101,954 |
| East Midlands Airport | 95,867 |
| Thamesport | 28,944 |
| London Stansted Airport | 22,203 |
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 | 87,340 | 156,490 | +69,150 |
| Dover | 98,587 | 3,367 | -95,220 |
| East Midlands Airport | 24,329 | 71,538 | +47,209 |
| Thamesport | 12,033 | 16,911 | +4,878 |
| London Stansted Airport | 12,190 | 10,013 | -2,177 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 20,870 | +20,870 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 18,180 | 0 | -18,180 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,097 | 14,143 | +11,046 |
| 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 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Education | 1 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 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 | 3 |
| 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 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 22,666 | 0 | -22,666 |
| Italy | 1,242 | 5,807 | +4,565 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 34,327 |
| 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 | 32,276 | 2,051 | -30,225 |
| 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 | 12,968 |
| 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 | 12,968 | 0 | -12,968 |
| 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