Import/export HS code 50060010: Silk yarn
Pure silk yarn, ready for retail sale
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 71,838 |
| Italy | 37,692 |
| Germany | 32,017 |
| Malta | 24,094 |
| United States | 17,477 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 11,463 | 60,375 | +48,912 |
| Italy | 11,897 | 25,795 | +13,898 |
| Germany | 14,110 | 17,907 | +3,797 |
| Malta | 9,429 | 14,665 | +5,236 |
| United States | 7,451 | 10,026 | +2,575 |
| India | 8,451 | 7,346 | -1,105 |
| China | 0 | 11,716 | +11,716 |
| Netherlands | 11,223 | 0 | -11,223 |
| Denmark | 6,251 | 1,056 | -5,195 |
| Czechia | 2,236 | 916 | -1,320 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 67,678 |
| Italy | 39,440 |
| China | 27,278 |
| Germany | 26,498 |
| India | 15,797 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 7,303 | 60,375 | +53,072 |
| Italy | 13,645 | 25,795 | +12,150 |
| China | 13,684 | 13,594 | -90 |
| Germany | 9,042 | 17,456 | +8,414 |
| India | 8,451 | 7,346 | -1,105 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 11,716 | +11,716 |
| Netherlands | 11,223 | 0 | -11,223 |
| United States | 4,141 | 6,301 | +2,160 |
| Japan | 6,089 | 1,884 | -4,205 |
| Denmark | 6,251 | 1,056 | -5,195 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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) | 110,006 |
| Air transport | 97,893 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 28,212 |
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) | 25,296 | 84,710 | +59,414 |
| Air transport | 50,226 | 47,667 | -2,559 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,450 | 18,762 | +9,312 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 76,558 |
| East Midlands Airport | 31,686 |
| London Stansted Airport | 24,844 |
| Dover | 24,052 |
| Thamesport | 21,732 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 19,759 | 56,799 | +37,040 |
| East Midlands Airport | 17,450 | 14,236 | -3,214 |
| London Stansted Airport | 15,136 | 9,708 | -5,428 |
| Dover | 5,290 | 18,762 | +13,472 |
| Thamesport | 5,537 | 16,195 | +10,658 |
| Birmingham Airport | 6,225 | 10,996 | +4,771 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 4,485 | 10,490 | +6,005 |
| Southampton | 0 | 11,716 | +11,716 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,160 | 0 | -4,160 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,060 | 900 | -2,160 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
6 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
4 |
|
Other professional, scientific and technical activities
|
1 |
|
Publishing activities
|
1 |
|
Rental and leasing activities
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 1 |
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 17,261 |
| France | 6,861 |
| Denmark | 4,032 |
| Italy | 3,086 |
| Iceland | 2,891 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 3,571 | 13,690 | +10,119 |
| France | 4,554 | 2,307 | -2,247 |
| Denmark | 1,945 | 2,087 | +142 |
| Italy | 3,086 | 0 | -3,086 |
| Iceland | 2,891 | 0 | -2,891 |
| Ireland | 2,348 | 0 | -2,348 |
| Germany | 1,200 | 0 | -1,200 |
| Finland | 0 | 939 | +939 |
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 | 37,418 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,200 |
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 | 18,395 | 19,023 | +628 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,200 | 0 | -1,200 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 22,843 |
| ZLC | 8,325 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,759 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,491 |
| Harwich | 1,200 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 10,070 | 12,773 | +2,703 |
| ZLC | 8,325 | 0 | -8,325 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 3,759 | +3,759 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 2,491 | +2,491 |
| Harwich | 1,200 | 0 | -1,200 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 50060010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Pure silk yarn, ready for retail sale