Import/export HS code 50072041: Diaphanous high-silk fabrics
Lightweight, open-weave high-silk fabrics with a sheer appearance
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 182,979 |
| Italy | 70,513 |
| China | 48,229 |
| India | 38,222 |
| Spain | 4,236 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 68,668 | 114,311 | +45,643 |
| Italy | 47,027 | 23,486 | -23,541 |
| China | 23,653 | 24,576 | +923 |
| India | 38,222 | 0 | -38,222 |
| Spain | 4,236 | 0 | -4,236 |
| Czechia | 0 | 2,741 | +2,741 |
| United States | 1,064 | 0 | -1,064 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 182,979 |
| China | 48,229 |
| Italy | 43,751 |
| India | 38,222 |
| United Kingdom | 26,762 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 68,668 | 114,311 | +45,643 |
| China | 23,653 | 24,576 | +923 |
| Italy | 26,455 | 17,296 | -9,159 |
| India | 38,222 | 0 | -38,222 |
| United Kingdom | 20,572 | 6,190 | -14,382 |
| Spain | 4,236 | 0 | -4,236 |
| Czechia | 0 | 2,741 | +2,741 |
| South Korea | 1,064 | 0 | -1,064 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Kent | 1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | 197,501 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 108,914 |
| Other | 20,884 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,685 |
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 | 129,747 | 67,754 | -61,993 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,250 | 89,664 | +70,414 |
| Other | 20,444 | 440 | -20,004 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,429 | 7,256 | -6,173 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 91,956 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 88,352 |
| London Stansted Airport | 58,074 |
| East Midlands Airport | 40,688 |
| 000 | 20,884 |
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 Gateway Port | 19,250 | 72,706 | +53,456 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 67,707 | 20,645 | -47,062 |
| London Stansted Airport | 24,894 | 33,180 | +8,286 |
| East Midlands Airport | 33,937 | 6,751 | -27,186 |
| 000 | 20,444 | 440 | -20,004 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,316 | 7,256 | -3,060 |
| 499 | 0 | 16,958 | +16,958 |
| Manchester Airport | 3,209 | 7,178 | +3,969 |
| London | 3,113 | 0 | -3,113 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
2 |
|
Other professional, scientific and technical activities
|
2 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
2 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 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 | 7 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
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 | 426,348 |
| France | 202,256 |
| Spain | 136,848 |
| Netherlands | 101,680 |
| Italy | 25,576 |
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 | 397,397 | 28,951 | -368,446 |
| France | 201,112 | 1,144 | -199,968 |
| Spain | 135,858 | 990 | -134,868 |
| Netherlands | 56,079 | 45,601 | -10,478 |
| Italy | 25,576 | 0 | -25,576 |
| Portugal | 16,172 | 0 | -16,172 |
| Morocco | 1,032 | 6,885 | +5,853 |
| Canada | 7,720 | 0 | -7,720 |
| Malaysia | 5,534 | 0 | -5,534 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,770 | 0 | -3,770 |
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 | 920,178 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 31,987 |
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 | 829,458 | 90,720 | -738,738 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 31,987 | 0 | -31,987 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 480,330 |
| East Midlands Airport | 193,434 |
| London Stansted Airport | 159,881 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 85,590 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 29,661 |
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 | 479,094 | 1,236 | -477,858 |
| East Midlands Airport | 176,046 | 17,388 | -158,658 |
| London Stansted Airport | 121,902 | 37,979 | -83,923 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 51,473 | 34,117 | -17,356 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 29,661 | 0 | -29,661 |
| Dover | 2,326 | 0 | -2,326 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 943 | 0 | -943 |
Quick facts
HS code: 50072041
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Lightweight, open-weave high-silk fabrics with a sheer appearance