Import/export HS code 50079050: Multi-colored silk fabrics
Silk fabrics made from yarns of different colors, creating a varied or patterned look
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 | 806,626 |
| France | 328,025 |
| India | 182,922 |
| Spain | 13,459 |
| China | 11,268 |
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 | 355,781 | 450,845 | +95,064 |
| France | 147,913 | 180,112 | +32,199 |
| India | 64,372 | 118,550 | +54,178 |
| Spain | 6,916 | 6,543 | -373 |
| China | 11,268 | 0 | -11,268 |
| Belgium | 3,070 | 2,897 | -173 |
| Germany | 3,414 | 0 | -3,414 |
| Poland | 0 | 3,395 | +3,395 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 2,927 | +2,927 |
| Czechia | 2,418 | 0 | -2,418 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 792,602 |
| France | 267,448 |
| India | 251,660 |
| Spain | 13,459 |
| China | 12,215 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 357,629 | 434,973 | +77,344 |
| France | 143,740 | 123,708 | -20,032 |
| India | 66,912 | 184,748 | +117,836 |
| Spain | 6,916 | 6,543 | -373 |
| China | 12,215 | 0 | -12,215 |
| United Kingdom | 2,493 | 8,645 | +6,152 |
| Germany | 3,414 | 0 | -3,414 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 2,927 | +2,927 |
| Poland | 0 | 2,197 | +2,197 |
| Belgium | 1,833 | 0 | -1,833 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 13 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
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 | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -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 | 679,548 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 418,893 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 257,703 |
| Other | 5,186 |
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 | 371,952 | 307,596 | -64,356 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 117,060 | 301,833 | +184,773 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 102,307 | 155,396 | +53,089 |
| Other | 4,742 | 444 | -4,298 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 330,454 |
| East Midlands Airport | 273,254 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 246,202 |
| London Gateway Port | 143,870 |
| London Stansted Airport | 133,826 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 113,890 | 216,564 | +102,674 |
| East Midlands Airport | 177,583 | 95,671 | -81,912 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 86,115 | 160,087 | +73,972 |
| London Gateway Port | 35,557 | 108,313 | +72,756 |
| London Stansted Airport | 87,496 | 46,330 | -41,166 |
| Thamesport | 43,110 | 22,747 | -20,363 |
| London | 15,104 | 47,336 | +32,232 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 32,748 | +32,748 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,170 | 29,521 | +26,351 |
| Birmingham Airport | 18,026 | 2,581 | -15,445 |
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
|
20 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
10 |
|
Manufacture of wearing apparel
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
4 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 7 |
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 69 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 63 |
| JAMES HARE LIMITED | 35 |
| OSBORNE & LITTLE LIMITED | 33 |
| HOLLAND & SHERRY LIMITED | 26 |
| PARRY MURRAY & COMPANY LIMITED | 26 |
| PIERRE FREY (UK) LIMITED | 22 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 20 |
| DEDAR (UK) LIMITED | 18 |
| PONGEES LIMITED | 17 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 20 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 423,976 |
| Italy | 207,908 |
| France | 183,645 |
| Netherlands | 137,995 |
| China | 72,188 |
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 | 250,539 | 173,437 | -77,102 |
| Italy | 87,510 | 120,398 | +32,888 |
| France | 41,916 | 141,729 | +99,813 |
| Netherlands | 43,308 | 94,687 | +51,379 |
| China | 18,621 | 53,567 | +34,946 |
| Japan | 29,998 | 35,787 | +5,789 |
| India | 0 | 32,571 | +32,571 |
| Canada | 21,244 | 2,350 | -18,894 |
| Morocco | 0 | 16,648 | +16,648 |
| Ireland | 10,488 | 4,809 | -5,679 |
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 | 998,098 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 300,096 |
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 | 466,637 | 531,461 | +64,824 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 102,364 | 197,732 | +95,368 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 518,774 |
| East Midlands Airport | 261,102 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 163,872 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 154,078 |
| Dover | 99,696 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 268,143 | 250,631 | -17,512 |
| East Midlands Airport | 139,634 | 121,468 | -18,166 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 25,594 | 138,278 | +112,684 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 41,625 | 112,453 | +70,828 |
| Dover | 41,832 | 57,864 | +16,032 |
| ZLC | 12,652 | 22,853 | +10,201 |
| Immingham Docks | 31,939 | 1,590 | -30,349 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,583 | 24,056 | +19,473 |
| Holyhead | 2,999 | 0 | -2,999 |
Quick facts
HS code: 50079050
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Silk fabrics made from yarns of different colors, creating a varied or patterned look