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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 83,990 |
| India | 77,473 |
| Germany | 55,339 |
| China | 49,529 |
| United States | 41,356 |
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 | 53,462 | 30,528 | -22,934 |
| India | 43,690 | 33,783 | -9,907 |
| Germany | 28,292 | 27,047 | -1,245 |
| China | 21,041 | 28,488 | +7,447 |
| United States | 0 | 41,356 | +41,356 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,100 | 2,017 | -83 |
| France | 1,192 | 1,310 | +118 |
| Spain | 919 | 0 | -919 |
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 | 96,948 |
| Italy | 82,697 |
| China | 71,523 |
| United States | 41,356 |
| Germany | 15,163 |
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 | 52,956 | 43,992 | -8,964 |
| Italy | 52,169 | 30,528 | -21,641 |
| China | 31,172 | 40,351 | +9,179 |
| United States | 0 | 41,356 | +41,356 |
| Germany | 10,188 | 4,975 | -5,213 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,100 | 2,017 | -83 |
| France | 1,192 | 1,310 | +118 |
| Spain | 919 | 0 | -919 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 10 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 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 | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | 199,648 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 44,367 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 37,289 |
| Other | 33,921 |
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 | 99,087 | 100,561 | +1,474 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 23,904 | 20,463 | -3,441 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,757 | 27,532 | +17,775 |
| Other | 17,948 | 15,973 | -1,975 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 58,933 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 51,422 |
| Manchester Airport | 35,820 |
| 000 | 33,921 |
| London Stansted Airport | 30,233 |
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 | 36,028 | 22,905 | -13,123 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,649 | 47,773 | +44,124 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,937 | 29,883 | +23,946 |
| 000 | 17,948 | 15,973 | -1,975 |
| London Stansted Airport | 30,233 | 0 | -30,233 |
| London | 23,904 | 0 | -23,904 |
| Birmingham Airport | 23,240 | 0 | -23,240 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,620 | 14,259 | +10,639 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 11,863 | +11,863 |
| 499 | 0 | 8,713 | +8,713 |
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 | 10 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 2 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 2 |
| Construction of buildings | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
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 | 9 |
| 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 | 60,667 |
| 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 | 27,042 | 33,625 | +6,583 |
| 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 |
| Japan | 1,532 | 0 | -1,532 |
| Austria | 1,110 | 0 | -1,110 |
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 | 120,142 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,110 |
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 | 56,510 | 63,632 | +7,122 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,110 | 0 | -1,110 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 48,481 |
| London Stansted Airport | 37,258 |
| East Midlands Airport | 24,417 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,986 |
| Dover | 1,110 |
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 | 32,093 | 16,388 | -15,705 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 37,258 | +37,258 |
| East Midlands Airport | 24,417 | 0 | -24,417 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 9,986 | +9,986 |
| Dover | 1,110 | 0 | -1,110 |
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