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 | 86,720 |
| Italy | 69,973 |
| Germany | 50,713 |
| United States | 41,356 |
| China | 34,125 |
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 | 43,273 | 43,447 | +174 |
| Italy | 49,330 | 20,643 | -28,687 |
| Germany | 35,529 | 15,184 | -20,345 |
| United States | 0 | 41,356 | +41,356 |
| China | 6,629 | 27,496 | +20,867 |
| 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 | 102,519 |
| Italy | 68,680 |
| China | 55,169 |
| 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 | 48,863 | 53,656 | +4,793 |
| Italy | 48,037 | 20,643 | -27,394 |
| China | 27,673 | 27,496 | -177 |
| United States | 0 | 41,356 | +41,356 |
| Germany | 10,188 | 4,975 | -5,213 |
| 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 | 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 | 9 | 2 | -7 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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 | 169,638 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 44,367 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 43,156 |
| Other | 30,245 |
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 | 74,681 | 94,957 | +20,276 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 44,367 | 0 | -44,367 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,701 | 40,455 | +37,754 |
| Other | 17,531 | 12,714 | -4,817 |
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 | 35,520 |
| 000 | 30,245 |
| London | 23,904 |
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 | 38,623 | 20,310 | -18,313 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,649 | 47,773 | +44,124 |
| Manchester Airport | 8,646 | 26,874 | +18,228 |
| 000 | 17,531 | 12,714 | -4,817 |
| London | 23,904 | 0 | -23,904 |
| London Stansted Airport | 22,256 | 0 | -22,256 |
| 499 | 0 | 21,636 | +21,636 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,701 | 14,259 | +11,558 |
| 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 | 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 | 8 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 66,639 | 57,513 | -9,126 |
| 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 | 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 | 4,633 | 35,050 | +30,417 |
| East Midlands Airport | 24,417 | 0 | -24,417 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,540 | 5,446 | +906 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 1,585 | +1,585 |
| 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