Import/export HS code 50072039: Various high-silk fabrics
High-silk fabrics that are not plain-woven, including textured or patterned designs
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 85,803 |
| Italy | 81,097 |
| United States | 41,356 |
| Germany | 40,525 |
| China | 32,880 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 49,635 | 36,168 | -13,467 |
| Italy | 40,651 | 40,446 | -205 |
| United States | 0 | 41,356 | +41,356 |
| Germany | 25,341 | 15,184 | -10,157 |
| China | 18,441 | 14,439 | -4,002 |
| France | 2,502 | 0 | -2,502 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,017 | 0 | -2,017 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 108,102 |
| Italy | 74,597 |
| China | 52,631 |
| United States | 41,356 |
| Germany | 4,975 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 55,225 | 52,877 | -2,348 |
| Italy | 40,651 | 33,946 | -6,705 |
| China | 38,192 | 14,439 | -23,753 |
| United States | 0 | 41,356 | +41,356 |
| Germany | 0 | 4,975 | +4,975 |
| France | 2,502 | 0 | -2,502 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,017 | 0 | -2,017 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Essex | 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 | 7 | 2 | -5 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 0 | 1 | +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 | 157,463 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 58,931 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 43,074 |
| Other | 26,712 |
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 | 68,919 | 88,544 | +19,625 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,701 | 56,230 | +53,529 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 43,074 | 0 | -43,074 |
| Other | 23,893 | 2,819 | -21,074 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 50,549 |
| East Midlands Airport | 49,771 |
| Manchester Airport | 34,275 |
| London Gateway Port | 30,119 |
| 000 | 26,712 |
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 | 3,658 | 46,891 | +43,233 |
| East Midlands Airport | 28,435 | 21,336 | -7,099 |
| Manchester Airport | 20,458 | 13,817 | -6,641 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,701 | 27,418 | +24,717 |
| 000 | 23,893 | 2,819 | -21,074 |
| 499 | 0 | 24,252 | +24,252 |
| London | 22,611 | 0 | -22,611 |
| London Stansted Airport | 14,861 | 6,500 | -8,361 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,863 | 0 | -11,863 |
| Dover | 8,600 | 0 | -8,600 |
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
|
8 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of wearing apparel
|
2 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
2 |
|
Construction of buildings
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 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+ | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 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 | 63,092 |
| Belgium | 23,821 |
| France | 11,456 |
| South Africa | 7,234 |
| China | 4,403 |
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 | 37,171 | 25,921 | -11,250 |
| Belgium | 0 | 23,821 | +23,821 |
| France | 11,456 | 0 | -11,456 |
| South Africa | 7,234 | 0 | -7,234 |
| China | 0 | 4,403 | +4,403 |
| Italy | 2,753 | 0 | -2,753 |
| Germany | 2,428 | 0 | -2,428 |
| Lithuania | 1,944 | 0 | -1,944 |
| India | 0 | 1,585 | +1,585 |
| Japan | 1,532 | 0 | -1,532 |
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 | 124,152 |
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 | 67,532 | 56,620 | -10,912 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 48,481 |
| London Stansted Airport | 39,683 |
| East Midlands Airport | 24,417 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,986 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,585 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 33,049 | 15,432 | -17,617 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,526 | 34,157 | +28,631 |
| East Midlands Airport | 24,417 | 0 | -24,417 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,540 | 5,446 | +906 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 1,585 | +1,585 |
Quick facts
HS code: 50072039
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: High-silk fabrics that are not plain-woven, including textured or patterned designs