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 | 158,144 |
| Italy | 63,297 |
| China | 59,967 |
| 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 | 69,243 | 88,901 | +19,658 |
| Italy | 50,424 | 12,873 | -37,551 |
| China | 33,700 | 26,267 | -7,433 |
| India | 24,980 | 13,242 | -11,738 |
| 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 | 158,144 |
| China | 59,967 |
| Italy | 42,725 |
| India | 38,222 |
| United Kingdom | 20,572 |
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 | 69,243 | 88,901 | +19,658 |
| China | 33,700 | 26,267 | -7,433 |
| Italy | 29,852 | 12,873 | -16,979 |
| India | 24,980 | 13,242 | -11,738 |
| United Kingdom | 20,572 | 0 | -20,572 |
| 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 | 7 |
| 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 | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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 | 202,562 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 78,597 |
| Other | 32,017 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,495 |
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 | 139,571 | 62,991 | -76,580 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,111 | 69,486 | +60,375 |
| Other | 21,536 | 10,481 | -11,055 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,429 | 1,066 | -12,363 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 75,017 |
| London Gateway Port | 68,314 |
| London Stansted Airport | 65,719 |
| East Midlands Airport | 44,159 |
| 000 | 32,017 |
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 | 57,976 | 17,041 | -40,935 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,111 | 59,203 | +50,092 |
| London Stansted Airport | 39,181 | 26,538 | -12,643 |
| East Midlands Airport | 30,250 | 13,909 | -16,341 |
| 000 | 21,536 | 10,481 | -11,055 |
| Manchester Airport | 12,164 | 5,503 | -6,661 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,316 | 1,066 | -9,250 |
| 499 | 0 | 10,283 | +10,283 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 2 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2025-05 | 3 |
| 2025-04 | 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 | 7 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
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 | 404,985 |
| France | 202,263 |
| Spain | 135,858 |
| Netherlands | 108,643 |
| Portugal | 30,454 |
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 | 206,779 | 198,206 | -8,573 |
| France | 47,635 | 154,628 | +106,993 |
| Spain | 135,858 | 0 | -135,858 |
| Netherlands | 81,705 | 26,938 | -54,767 |
| Portugal | 24,859 | 5,595 | -19,264 |
| Italy | 28,579 | 0 | -28,579 |
| Morocco | 2,522 | 7,917 | +5,395 |
| Germany | 7,125 | 2,326 | -4,799 |
| Canada | 0 | 7,720 | +7,720 |
| Malaysia | 5,534 | 0 | -5,534 |
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 | 904,293 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 54,092 |
| Road transport | 1,824 |
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 | 502,347 | 401,946 | -100,401 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 51,766 | 2,326 | -49,440 |
| Road transport | 1,824 | 0 | -1,824 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 483,897 |
| East Midlands Airport | 224,859 |
| London Stansted Airport | 140,613 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 55,805 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 46,465 |
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 | 236,218 | 247,679 | +11,461 |
| East Midlands Airport | 198,297 | 26,562 | -171,735 |
| London Stansted Airport | 18,382 | 122,231 | +103,849 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 50,331 | 5,474 | -44,857 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 46,465 | 0 | -46,465 |
| Dover | 5,301 | 2,326 | -2,975 |
| 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