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 | 53,513 |
| Italy | 38,377 |
| Germany | 24,532 |
| 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 | 48,473 | +43,433 |
| Italy | 9,978 | 28,399 | +18,421 |
| Germany | 12,173 | 12,359 | +186 |
| Malta | 12,534 | 11,032 | -1,502 |
| Netherlands | 11,223 | 0 | -11,223 |
| United States | 2,670 | 3,953 | +1,283 |
| 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 | 49,353 |
| Italy | 40,341 |
| China | 25,386 |
| Germany | 16,424 |
| 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 | 48,473 | +47,593 |
| Italy | 11,942 | 28,399 | +16,457 |
| China | 14,369 | 11,017 | -3,352 |
| Germany | 5,572 | 10,852 | +5,280 |
| Netherlands | 11,223 | 0 | -11,223 |
| Malta | 6,962 | 3,363 | -3,599 |
| United States | 2,670 | 2,112 | -558 |
| 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 |
| 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) | 76,105 |
| Air transport | 61,678 |
| 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) | 19,538 | 56,567 | +37,029 |
| Air transport | 31,589 | 30,089 | -1,500 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,108 | 18,897 | +10,789 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 59,252 |
| East Midlands Airport | 23,031 |
| Dover | 22,845 |
| Thamesport | 16,853 |
| London Stansted Airport | 14,087 |
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 | 45,744 | +32,236 |
| East Midlands Airport | 15,186 | 7,845 | -7,341 |
| Dover | 3,948 | 18,897 | +14,949 |
| Thamesport | 6,030 | 10,823 | +4,793 |
| London Stansted Airport | 12,246 | 1,841 | -10,405 |
| Birmingham Airport | 901 | 10,312 | +9,411 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 2,357 | 8,754 | +6,397 |
| 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 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2024-11 | 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 | 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 |
| 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Quick facts
HS code: 50060010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Pure silk yarn, ready for retail sale