Import/export HS code 50079030: Dyed silk fabrics
Silk fabrics that have been dyed in various colors
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 1,222,892 |
| China | 1,182,977 |
| France | 853,966 |
| India | 187,025 |
| Japan | 43,698 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 625,238 | 597,654 | -27,584 |
| China | 589,039 | 593,938 | +4,899 |
| France | 508,932 | 345,034 | -163,898 |
| India | 138,056 | 48,969 | -89,087 |
| Japan | 4,985 | 38,713 | +33,728 |
| Portugal | 25,418 | 10,357 | -15,061 |
| South Korea | 12,111 | 0 | -12,111 |
| Bulgaria | 7,382 | 3,803 | -3,579 |
| Australia | 0 | 8,644 | +8,644 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 6,758 | +6,758 |
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 | 1,199,958 |
| Italy | 1,192,131 |
| France | 825,103 |
| India | 215,237 |
| Japan | 43,698 |
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 | 593,893 | 606,065 | +12,172 |
| Italy | 605,614 | 586,517 | -19,097 |
| France | 499,254 | 325,849 | -173,405 |
| India | 147,620 | 67,617 | -80,003 |
| Japan | 4,985 | 38,713 | +33,728 |
| Portugal | 30,854 | 8,892 | -21,962 |
| United Kingdom | 15,376 | 19,680 | +4,304 |
| South Korea | 12,111 | 0 | -12,111 |
| Malta | 5,920 | 0 | -5,920 |
| Lao People's Democratic Republic | 2,784 | 0 | -2,784 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 21 |
| Inner London - East | 8 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Outer London - South | 2 |
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 | 14 | 19 | +5 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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 | 2,129,497 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 942,704 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 440,046 |
| Other | 69,488 |
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 | 1,053,319 | 1,076,178 | +22,859 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 586,776 | 355,928 | -230,848 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 226,414 | 213,632 | -12,782 |
| Other | 53,248 | 16,240 | -37,008 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 1,006,887 |
| Thamesport | 755,348 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 437,004 |
| London Stansted Airport | 427,854 |
| Dover | 253,381 |
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 | 478,106 | 528,781 | +50,675 |
| Thamesport | 498,853 | 256,495 | -242,358 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 285,567 | 151,437 | -134,130 |
| London Stansted Airport | 166,239 | 261,615 | +95,376 |
| Dover | 135,143 | 118,238 | -16,905 |
| East Midlands Airport | 101,012 | 132,441 | +31,429 |
| Eurotunnel | 75,725 | 80,869 | +5,144 |
| London | 64,188 | 9,019 | -55,169 |
| 000 | 53,248 | 16,240 | -37,008 |
| Felixstowe | 30,841 | 29,002 | -1,839 |
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 | 22 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 5 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 5 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 15 |
| 2026-02 | 12 |
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-12 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PONGEES LIMITED | 103 |
| MEDAAX LIMITED | 61 |
| JAMES HARE LIMITED | 58 |
| BURBERRY LIMITED | 40 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 37 |
| DE GOURNAY LIMITED | 35 |
| H.BULL & SON(TEXTILES)LIMITED | 29 |
| TURNELL AND GIGON LIMITED | 28 |
| NEW RAINBOW TEXTILES LIMITED | 27 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 26 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 25 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 347,222 |
| Portugal | 154,045 |
| Spain | 132,322 |
| United States | 118,534 |
| Germany | 78,787 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 277,711 | 69,511 | -208,200 |
| Portugal | 73,931 | 80,114 | +6,183 |
| Spain | 127,876 | 4,446 | -123,430 |
| United States | 77,397 | 41,137 | -36,260 |
| Germany | 39,440 | 39,347 | -93 |
| Belgium | 54,971 | 11,418 | -43,553 |
| Netherlands | 12,595 | 52,186 | +39,591 |
| Latvia | 35,742 | 22,753 | -12,989 |
| Poland | 35,738 | 15,594 | -20,144 |
| Bulgaria | 33,775 | 16,795 | -16,980 |
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 | 977,453 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 355,291 |
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 | 646,855 | 330,598 | -316,257 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 229,326 | 125,965 | -103,361 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 735,695 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 324,755 |
| Birmingham Airport | 117,805 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 54,719 |
| London Stansted Airport | 42,604 |
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 | 461,627 | 274,068 | -187,559 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 219,685 | 105,070 | -114,615 |
| Birmingham Airport | 117,805 | 0 | -117,805 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 20,532 | 34,187 | +13,655 |
| London Stansted Airport | 29,404 | 13,200 | -16,204 |
| ZLC | 11,495 | 9,143 | -2,352 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,601 | 10,887 | +5,286 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 5,999 | +5,999 |
| Dover | 1,479 | 4,009 | +2,530 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,972 | 0 | -4,972 |
Quick facts
HS code: 50079030
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Silk fabrics that have been dyed in various colors