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 | 64,125 |
| Italy | 40,789 |
| Germany | 32,010 |
| China | 28,013 |
| Malta | 23,566 |
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 | 6,070 | 58,055 | +51,985 |
| Italy | 12,390 | 28,399 | +16,009 |
| Germany | 13,669 | 18,341 | +4,672 |
| China | 16,297 | 11,716 | -4,581 |
| Malta | 12,534 | 11,032 | -1,502 |
| India | 10,781 | 7,346 | -3,435 |
| United States | 5,520 | 12,352 | +6,832 |
| Netherlands | 11,223 | 0 | -11,223 |
| Denmark | 3,647 | 4,606 | +959 |
| 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 | 59,965 |
| China | 46,672 |
| Italy | 40,341 |
| Germany | 19,829 |
| India | 18,127 |
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 | 1,910 | 58,055 | +56,145 |
| China | 33,078 | 13,594 | -19,484 |
| Italy | 11,942 | 28,399 | +16,457 |
| Germany | 5,572 | 14,257 | +8,685 |
| India | 10,781 | 7,346 | -3,435 |
| United States | 5,520 | 6,301 | +781 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 11,716 | +11,716 |
| Netherlands | 11,223 | 0 | -11,223 |
| Malta | 6,962 | 3,363 | -3,599 |
| Denmark | 3,647 | 4,606 | +959 |
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 | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| 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 | 0 | 1 | +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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 117,279 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 106,336 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 65,256 | 52,023 | -13,233 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,185 | 83,151 | +59,966 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,108 | 20,104 | +11,996 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 69,791 |
| East Midlands Airport | 53,216 |
| Thamesport | 24,829 |
| Dover | 24,052 |
| London Stansted Airport | 23,342 |
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 | 17,155 | 52,636 | +35,481 |
| East Midlands Airport | 36,222 | 16,994 | -19,228 |
| Thamesport | 6,030 | 18,799 | +12,769 |
| Dover | 3,948 | 20,104 | +16,156 |
| London Stansted Airport | 14,769 | 8,573 | -6,196 |
| Birmingham Airport | 5,643 | 13,901 | +8,258 |
| Southampton | 0 | 11,716 | +11,716 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 2,357 | 8,754 | +6,397 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,160 | 0 | -4,160 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,496 | 2,464 | +968 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 15,082 |
| France | 6,861 |
| Denmark | 4,032 |
| Sweden | 3,557 |
| Italy | 3,086 |
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 | 11,511 | +7,940 |
| France | 3,124 | 3,737 | +613 |
| Denmark | 1,945 | 2,087 | +142 |
| Sweden | 3,557 | 0 | -3,557 |
| 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 | 38,796 |
| 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 | 20,522 | 18,274 | -2,248 |
| 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 | 21,864 |
| ZLC | 11,882 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,759 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,291 |
| 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 | 8,640 | 13,224 | +4,584 |
| ZLC | 11,882 | 0 | -11,882 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 3,759 | +3,759 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 1,291 | +1,291 |
| 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