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 | 167,791 |
| Italy | 76,058 |
| China | 56,830 |
| 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 | 73,468 | 94,323 | +20,855 |
| Italy | 52,465 | 23,593 | -28,872 |
| China | 27,851 | 28,979 | +1,128 |
| India | 32,456 | 5,766 | -26,690 |
| 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 | 167,791 |
| China | 56,830 |
| Italy | 51,901 |
| India | 38,222 |
| United Kingdom | 24,157 |
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 | 73,468 | 94,323 | +20,855 |
| China | 27,851 | 28,979 | +1,128 |
| Italy | 31,893 | 20,008 | -11,885 |
| India | 32,456 | 5,766 | -26,690 |
| United Kingdom | 20,572 | 3,585 | -16,987 |
| 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 | 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 | 199,824 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 100,431 |
| Other | 28,607 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,080 |
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 | 137,085 | 62,739 | -74,346 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,031 | 82,400 | +64,369 |
| Other | 22,995 | 5,612 | -17,383 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,429 | 4,651 | -8,778 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 84,242 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 80,942 |
| London Stansted Airport | 59,177 |
| East Midlands Airport | 47,671 |
| 000 | 28,607 |
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 | 18,031 | 66,211 | +48,180 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 65,452 | 15,490 | -49,962 |
| London Stansted Airport | 29,450 | 29,727 | +277 |
| East Midlands Airport | 37,327 | 10,344 | -26,983 |
| 000 | 22,995 | 5,612 | -17,383 |
| 499 | 0 | 16,189 | +16,189 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,316 | 4,651 | -5,665 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,856 | 7,178 | +2,322 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 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 | 428,403 |
| France | 202,263 |
| Spain | 136,848 |
| Netherlands | 118,665 |
| 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 | 344,952 | 83,451 | -261,501 |
| France | 159,455 | 42,808 | -116,647 |
| Spain | 135,858 | 990 | -134,868 |
| Netherlands | 69,046 | 49,619 | -19,427 |
| Portugal | 28,615 | 1,839 | -26,776 |
| Italy | 25,576 | 0 | -25,576 |
| Morocco | 2,522 | 7,917 | +5,395 |
| Canada | 7,720 | 0 | -7,720 |
| Germany | 5,958 | 0 | -5,958 |
| 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 | 936,008 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 52,423 |
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 | 745,452 | 190,556 | -554,896 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 52,423 | 0 | -52,423 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 480,330 |
| East Midlands Airport | 211,570 |
| London Stansted Airport | 158,719 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 84,446 |
| 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 | 381,786 | 98,544 | -283,242 |
| East Midlands Airport | 187,293 | 24,277 | -163,016 |
| London Stansted Airport | 123,957 | 34,762 | -89,195 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 51,473 | 32,973 | -18,500 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 46,465 | 0 | -46,465 |
| Dover | 5,958 | 0 | -5,958 |
| 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