Import/export HS code 50072031: Plain-woven high-silk fabrics
Plain-woven high-silk fabrics, ready for use
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 224,680 |
| Thailand | 120,112 |
| India | 18,768 |
| France | 17,108 |
| China | 12,256 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 113,943 | 110,737 | -3,206 |
| Thailand | 43,284 | 76,828 | +33,544 |
| India | 3,027 | 15,741 | +12,714 |
| France | 8,314 | 8,794 | +480 |
| China | 11,625 | 631 | -10,994 |
| Germany | 7,881 | 3,895 | -3,986 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 125,616 |
| India | 121,835 |
| Thailand | 120,112 |
| France | 17,108 |
| China | 12,256 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 63,662 | 61,954 | -1,708 |
| India | 55,429 | 66,406 | +10,977 |
| Thailand | 43,284 | 76,828 | +33,544 |
| France | 8,314 | 8,794 | +480 |
| China | 11,625 | 631 | -10,994 |
| Germany | 0 | 2,013 | +2,013 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
| Kent | 1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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 | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Kent | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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 | 250,256 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 141,759 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,925 |
| Other | 5,760 |
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 | 93,815 | 156,441 | +62,626 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 81,574 | 60,185 | -21,389 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,925 | 0 | -6,925 |
| Other | 5,760 | 0 | -5,760 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 164,322 |
| Thamesport | 70,394 |
| London Gateway Port | 59,109 |
| London Stansted Airport | 57,188 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 18,860 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 56,820 | 107,502 | +50,682 |
| Thamesport | 40,982 | 29,412 | -11,570 |
| London Gateway Port | 28,967 | 30,142 | +1,175 |
| London Stansted Airport | 35,330 | 21,858 | -13,472 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,665 | 17,195 | +15,530 |
| Felixstowe | 11,625 | 0 | -11,625 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 9,886 | +9,886 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,925 | 0 | -6,925 |
| 000 | 5,760 | 0 | -5,760 |
| 499 | 0 | 631 | +631 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 58,241 |
| United States | 24,098 |
| Netherlands | 17,649 |
| Estonia | 15,608 |
| France | 9,146 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 14,948 | 43,293 | +28,345 |
| United States | 4,521 | 19,577 | +15,056 |
| Netherlands | 7,902 | 9,747 | +1,845 |
| Estonia | 12,459 | 3,149 | -9,310 |
| France | 3,823 | 5,323 | +1,500 |
| Austria | 2,825 | 3,492 | +667 |
| Spain | 1,110 | 2,079 | +969 |
| Poland | 2,940 | 0 | -2,940 |
| Switzerland | 2,295 | 0 | -2,295 |
| Thailand | 1,691 | 0 | -1,691 |
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 | 140,044 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,098 |
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 | 53,384 | 86,660 | +33,276 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,098 | 0 | -2,098 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 117,918 |
| Manchester Airport | 12,304 |
| London Stansted Airport | 9,822 |
| Dover | 2,098 |
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 | 38,140 | 79,778 | +41,638 |
| Manchester Airport | 12,304 | 0 | -12,304 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,940 | 6,882 | +3,942 |
| Dover | 2,098 | 0 | -2,098 |
Quick facts
HS code: 50072031
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Plain-woven high-silk fabrics, ready for use