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 | 61,226 |
| Italy | 35,280 |
| Germany | 24,539 |
| Malta | 24,094 |
| 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 | 8,853 | 52,373 | +43,520 |
| Italy | 9,485 | 25,795 | +16,310 |
| Germany | 12,614 | 11,925 | -689 |
| Malta | 9,429 | 14,665 | +5,236 |
| Netherlands | 11,223 | 0 | -11,223 |
| United States | 2,670 | 3,953 | +1,283 |
| Czechia | 2,236 | 0 | -2,236 |
| Peru | 0 | 1,337 | +1,337 |
| 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 | 57,066 |
| Italy | 39,440 |
| Germany | 23,093 |
| China | 22,289 |
| 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 | 4,693 | 52,373 | +47,680 |
| Italy | 13,645 | 25,795 | +12,150 |
| Germany | 9,042 | 14,051 | +5,009 |
| China | 11,272 | 11,017 | -255 |
| Netherlands | 11,223 | 0 | -11,223 |
| Malta | 1,729 | 3,363 | +1,634 |
| United States | 2,670 | 2,112 | -558 |
| Czechia | 2,236 | 0 | -2,236 |
| Peru | 0 | 1,337 | +1,337 |
| 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 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 | 1 | -1 |
| 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 |
| 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) | 80,721 |
| Air transport | 61,314 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 27,005 |
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) | 19,045 | 61,676 | +42,631 |
| Air transport | 30,497 | 30,817 | +320 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,450 | 17,555 | +8,105 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 66,965 |
| Dover | 22,845 |
| East Midlands Airport | 17,798 |
| London Stansted Airport | 15,984 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 14,975 |
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 | 53,457 | +39,949 |
| Dover | 5,290 | 17,555 | +12,265 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,953 | 7,845 | -2,108 |
| London Stansted Airport | 12,246 | 3,738 | -8,508 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 4,485 | 10,490 | +6,005 |
| Thamesport | 5,537 | 8,219 | +2,682 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,813 | 7,407 | +3,594 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,160 | 0 | -4,160 |
| 499 | 0 | 1,337 | +1,337 |
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
|
4 |
|
Other professional, scientific and technical activities
|
1 |
|
Publishing 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 1 |
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 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 | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Quick facts
HS code: 50060010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Pure silk yarn, ready for retail sale