Import/export HS code 50072011: Unbleached or bleached high-silk fabrics
High-silk fabrics that are unbleached, scoured, or bleached for a natural or clean finish
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,107,571 |
| Italy | 402,620 |
| India | 156,773 |
| Germany | 19,230 |
| France | 16,496 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 657,943 | 449,628 | -208,315 |
| Italy | 207,859 | 194,761 | -13,098 |
| India | 62,654 | 94,119 | +31,465 |
| Germany | 0 | 19,230 | +19,230 |
| France | 16,496 | 0 | -16,496 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 9,473 | 2,793 | -6,680 |
| United States | 7,530 | 2,795 | -4,735 |
| Thailand | 4,191 | 960 | -3,231 |
| Spain | 0 | 1,881 | +1,881 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,206,556 |
| Italy | 332,338 |
| India | 162,318 |
| France | 9,853 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 7,416 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 719,124 | 487,432 | -231,692 |
| Italy | 155,927 | 176,411 | +20,484 |
| India | 67,362 | 94,956 | +27,594 |
| France | 9,853 | 0 | -9,853 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 4,623 | 2,793 | -1,830 |
| Thailand | 5,894 | 960 | -4,934 |
| United States | 3,363 | 0 | -3,363 |
| Spain | 0 | 1,881 | +1,881 |
| South Korea | 0 | 1,734 | +1,734 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 13 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
| Cheshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lincolnshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Norfolk | 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 | 1,289,443 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 188,014 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 147,737 |
| Other | 107,119 |
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 | 698,556 | 590,887 | -107,669 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 126,918 | 61,096 | -65,822 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 41,534 | 106,203 | +64,669 |
| Other | 99,138 | 7,981 | -91,157 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 568,195 |
| Manchester Airport | 385,531 |
| East Midlands Airport | 223,720 |
| 000 | 107,119 |
| Dover | 106,767 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 292,881 | 275,314 | -17,567 |
| Manchester Airport | 241,515 | 144,016 | -97,499 |
| East Midlands Airport | 84,755 | 138,965 | +54,210 |
| 000 | 99,138 | 7,981 | -91,157 |
| Dover | 73,266 | 33,501 | -39,765 |
| Eurotunnel | 43,799 | 27,595 | -16,204 |
| Felixstowe | 32,736 | 37,406 | +4,670 |
| 499 | 0 | 64,728 | +64,728 |
| London Stansted Airport | 26,604 | 28,928 | +2,324 |
| Birmingham Airport | 52,801 | 2,671 | -50,130 |
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
|
12 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
10 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of wearing apparel
|
5 |
|
Other professional, scientific and technical activities
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 5 |
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PONGEES LIMITED | 98 |
| WHALEYS(BRADFORD)LIMITED | 66 |
| R.A. SMART (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 55 |
| VIVIENNE WESTWOOD LIMITED | 31 |
| DE GOURNAY LIMITED | 31 |
| MEDAAX LIMITED | 17 |
| GP & J BAKER LIMITED | 12 |
| THE SILK BUREAU LIMITED | 11 |
| JAMES HARE LIMITED | 11 |
| TAMARA RALPH LIMITED | 9 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | 765,223 |
| France | 502,348 |
| Netherlands | 306,327 |
| Italy | 144,674 |
| Japan | 84,567 |
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 | 459,538 | 305,685 | -153,853 |
| France | 255,630 | 246,718 | -8,912 |
| Netherlands | 184,079 | 122,248 | -61,831 |
| Italy | 69,552 | 75,122 | +5,570 |
| Japan | 82,629 | 1,938 | -80,691 |
| United Arab Emirates | 28,610 | 49,743 | +21,133 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 66,138 | 3,509 | -62,629 |
| China, Macao Special Administrative Region | 53,257 | 0 | -53,257 |
| Qatar | 24,970 | 16,407 | -8,563 |
| Bahrain | 39,098 | 0 | -39,098 |
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 | 2,198,459 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 149,208 |
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 | 1,337,062 | 861,397 | -475,665 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 44,872 | 104,336 | +59,464 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 933,538 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 574,700 |
| London Stansted Airport | 435,201 |
| ZLC | 249,742 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 101,522 |
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 | 526,475 | 407,063 | -119,412 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 388,804 | 185,896 | -202,908 |
| London Stansted Airport | 193,994 | 241,207 | +47,213 |
| ZLC | 222,511 | 27,231 | -195,280 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 21,764 | 79,758 | +57,994 |
| Dover | 23,108 | 24,578 | +1,470 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,140 | 0 | -4,140 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 1,138 | 0 | -1,138 |
Quick facts
HS code: 50072011
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: High-silk fabrics that are unbleached, scoured, or bleached for a natural or clean finish