Import/export HS code 50060010: Silk yarn
Pure silk yarn, ready for retail sale
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 34,328 |
| Italy | 23,770 |
| Germany | 23,659 |
| Malta | 23,566 |
| Netherlands | 11,223 |
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 | 5,040 | 29,288 | +24,248 |
| Italy | 14,125 | 9,645 | -4,480 |
| Germany | 12,173 | 11,486 | -687 |
| Malta | 10,177 | 13,389 | +3,212 |
| Netherlands | 11,223 | 0 | -11,223 |
| United States | 1,023 | 3,759 | +2,736 |
| Czechia | 2,236 | 0 | -2,236 |
| Peru | 899 | 1,337 | +438 |
| Japan | 1,283 | 0 | -1,283 |
| India | 1,199 | 0 | -1,199 |
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 | 30,168 |
| China | 28,660 |
| Italy | 21,587 |
| Germany | 14,583 |
| Netherlands | 11,223 |
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 | 880 | 29,288 | +28,408 |
| China | 18,516 | 10,144 | -8,372 |
| Italy | 11,942 | 9,645 | -2,297 |
| Germany | 3,215 | 11,368 | +8,153 |
| Netherlands | 11,223 | 0 | -11,223 |
| Malta | 6,962 | 3,363 | -3,599 |
| United States | 1,023 | 3,759 | +2,736 |
| Czechia | 2,236 | 0 | -2,236 |
| Peru | 899 | 1,337 | +438 |
| Japan | 1,283 | 0 | -1,283 |
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 | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 | 0 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | 59,564 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 59,268 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,450 |
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 | 31,732 | 27,832 | -3,900 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,538 | 39,730 | +20,192 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,108 | 1,342 | -6,766 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 42,415 |
| East Midlands Airport | 18,611 |
| Thamesport | 16,853 |
| Birmingham Airport | 15,360 |
| London Stansted Airport | 12,246 |
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 | 13,508 | 28,907 | +15,399 |
| East Midlands Airport | 13,539 | 5,072 | -8,467 |
| Thamesport | 6,030 | 10,823 | +4,793 |
| Birmingham Airport | 5,048 | 10,312 | +5,264 |
| London Stansted Airport | 12,246 | 0 | -12,246 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 0 | 11,111 | +11,111 |
| Dover | 3,948 | 1,342 | -2,606 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,160 | 0 | -4,160 |
| 499 | 899 | 1,337 | +438 |
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 | 2 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Rental and leasing activities | 1 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2024-11 | 1 |
| 2024-09 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 5,438 |
| United States | 5,323 |
| Sweden | 3,557 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 0 | 5,438 | +5,438 |
| United States | 3,571 | 1,752 | -1,819 |
| Sweden | 3,557 | 0 | -3,557 |
| Italy | 3,086 | 0 | -3,086 |
| Iceland | 2,891 | 0 | -2,891 |
| Ireland | 2,348 | 0 | -2,348 |
| Denmark | 1,945 | 0 | -1,945 |
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 | 24,588 |
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 | 17,398 | 7,190 | -10,208 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 12,706 |
| ZLC | 11,882 |
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 | 5,516 | 7,190 | +1,674 |
| ZLC | 11,882 | 0 | -11,882 |
Quick facts
HS code: 50060010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Pure silk yarn, ready for retail sale