Import/export HS code 50072051: Unbleached or bleached high-silk fabrics
High-silk fabrics that are unbleached, scoured, or bleached, with a clean finish
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,564,587 |
| Italy | 70,820 |
| India | 52,251 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 39,434 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,606 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 602,063 | 962,524 | +360,461 |
| Italy | 27,109 | 43,711 | +16,602 |
| India | 36,817 | 15,434 | -21,383 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 24,382 | 15,052 | -9,330 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,606 | 0 | -3,606 |
| Spain | 1,282 | 0 | -1,282 |
| Ireland | 18 | 1 | -17 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,624,151 |
| India | 52,251 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 39,434 |
| Italy | 11,256 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,606 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 627,326 | 996,825 | +369,499 |
| India | 36,817 | 15,434 | -21,383 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 24,382 | 15,052 | -9,330 |
| Italy | 1,846 | 9,410 | +7,564 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,606 | 0 | -3,606 |
| Spain | 1,282 | 0 | -1,282 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 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 | 1,502,315 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 193,133 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 36,532 |
| Other | 19 |
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 | 578,097 | 924,218 | +346,121 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 104,055 | 89,078 | -14,977 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,107 | 23,425 | +10,318 |
| Other | 18 | 1 | -17 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 1,329,617 |
| Thamesport | 145,893 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 137,461 |
| Dover | 37,360 |
| Birmingham Airport | 24,100 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 442,545 | 887,072 | +444,527 |
| Thamesport | 83,201 | 62,692 | -20,509 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 106,905 | 30,556 | -76,349 |
| Dover | 12,156 | 25,204 | +13,048 |
| Birmingham Airport | 24,100 | 0 | -24,100 |
| Eurotunnel | 13,107 | 9,097 | -4,010 |
| London | 0 | 15,510 | +15,510 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,265 | 6,590 | +3,325 |
| Felixstowe | 8,698 | 0 | -8,698 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,282 | 0 | -1,282 |
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
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
2 |
|
Other professional, scientific and technical activities
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
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 | 4 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 60,662 |
| Italy | 41,700 |
| United States | 26,797 |
| France | 14,167 |
| United Arab Emirates | 10,586 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 60,662 | 0 | -60,662 |
| Italy | 41,700 | 0 | -41,700 |
| United States | 15,992 | 10,805 | -5,187 |
| France | 3,671 | 10,496 | +6,825 |
| United Arab Emirates | 10,586 | 0 | -10,586 |
| Netherlands | 896 | 6,485 | +5,589 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 7,152 | 0 | -7,152 |
| Hungary | 2,204 | 1,955 | -249 |
| Germany | 906 | 3,193 | +2,287 |
| South Africa | 0 | 3,226 | +3,226 |
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 | 180,742 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,452 |
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 | 140,468 | 40,274 | -100,194 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,452 | 0 | -15,452 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 115,322 |
| ZLC | 24,034 |
| London Stansted Airport | 23,369 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,452 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,424 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 112,449 | 2,873 | -109,576 |
| ZLC | 15,439 | 8,595 | -6,844 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,320 | 13,049 | +2,729 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,452 | 0 | -15,452 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 12,424 | +12,424 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 2,260 | 3,333 | +1,073 |
Quick facts
HS code: 50072051
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: High-silk fabrics that are unbleached, scoured, or bleached, with a clean finish