Import/export HS code 510211: Cashmere goat hair
Raw hair from Kashmir (cashmere) goats, used for making soft and luxurious fabrics
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | 36,121,315 |
| Italy | 12,701,281 |
| Mongolia | 8,804,019 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 7,551,580 |
| France | 3,483,689 |
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 | 18,800,577 | 17,320,738 | -1,479,839 |
| Italy | 8,820,948 | 3,880,333 | -4,940,615 |
| Mongolia | 2,280,021 | 6,523,998 | +4,243,977 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,871,751 | 4,679,829 | +1,808,078 |
| France | 231,108 | 3,252,581 | +3,021,473 |
| Switzerland | 674,190 | 252,173 | -422,017 |
| South Africa | 0 | 281,462 | +281,462 |
| Madagascar | 264,012 | 0 | -264,012 |
| Germany | 3,378 | 142,931 | +139,553 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 13,977 | +13,977 |
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 | 54,147,937 |
| Mongolia | 12,700,329 |
| Italy | 2,755,787 |
| South Africa | 281,462 |
| Morocco | 213,488 |
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 | 27,713,361 | 26,434,576 | -1,278,785 |
| Mongolia | 3,994,577 | 8,705,752 | +4,711,175 |
| Italy | 1,864,055 | 891,732 | -972,323 |
| South Africa | 0 | 281,462 | +281,462 |
| Morocco | 213,488 | 0 | -213,488 |
| Madagascar | 137,191 | 0 | -137,191 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 0 | 23,446 | +23,446 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 11,009 | 11,609 | +600 |
| United Kingdom | 12,304 | 7,660 | -4,644 |
| Afghanistan | 2,939 | 0 | -2,939 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 |
| Outer London - South | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 36,312,218 |
| Road transport | 25,314,399 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,471,454 |
| Air transport | 2,210,591 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,354,800 | 18,957,418 | +1,602,618 |
| Road transport | 10,838,897 | 14,475,502 | +3,636,605 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,129,914 | 1,341,540 | -3,788,374 |
| Air transport | 625,313 | 1,585,278 | +959,965 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 29,670,278 |
| ZLC | 25,314,399 |
| Dover | 5,529,910 |
| London | 2,581,685 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,478,927 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 12,447,524 | 17,222,754 | +4,775,230 |
| ZLC | 10,838,897 | 14,475,502 | +3,636,605 |
| Dover | 4,400,159 | 1,129,751 | -3,270,408 |
| London | 2,486,933 | 94,752 | -2,392,181 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,478,927 | 0 | -2,478,927 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 61,756 | 1,116,361 | +1,054,605 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,939 | 933,082 | +930,143 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 801,582 | +801,582 |
| Manchester Airport | 505,971 | 71,759 | -434,212 |
| Thamesport | 437,124 | 0 | -437,124 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of wearing apparel
|
2 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
2 |
|
Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding
|
1 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 12,652,814 |
| Germany | 422,528 |
| Portugal | 346,712 |
| Turkey | 115,416 |
| India | 110,275 |
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 | 5,907,453 | 6,745,361 | +837,908 |
| Germany | 236,345 | 186,183 | -50,162 |
| Portugal | 27,373 | 319,339 | +291,966 |
| Turkey | 71,343 | 44,073 | -27,270 |
| India | 37,871 | 72,404 | +34,533 |
| Netherlands | 15,775 | 65,598 | +49,823 |
| Ireland | 4,172 | 66,004 | +61,832 |
| Lithuania | 63,496 | 0 | -63,496 |
| Spain | 26,728 | 21,437 | -5,291 |
| United States | 17,561 | 20,369 | +2,808 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,729,167 |
| Air transport | 293,664 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,195 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,303,731 | 7,425,436 | +1,121,705 |
| Air transport | 158,300 | 135,364 | -22,936 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,560 | 12,635 | +4,075 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,595,495 |
| Manchester Airport | 230,481 |
| Immingham Docks | 63,496 |
| East Midlands Airport | 38,699 |
| Heysham | 37,391 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,236,063 | 7,359,432 | +1,123,369 |
| Manchester Airport | 114,905 | 115,576 | +671 |
| Immingham Docks | 63,496 | 0 | -63,496 |
| East Midlands Airport | 31,553 | 7,146 | -24,407 |
| Heysham | 0 | 37,391 | +37,391 |
| Holyhead | 4,172 | 28,613 | +24,441 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,395 | 11,503 | +5,108 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 10,981 | +10,981 |
| Southampton | 8,560 | 1,654 | -6,906 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,447 | 0 | -5,447 |
Quick facts
HS code: 510211
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Raw hair from Kashmir (cashmere) goats, used for making soft and luxurious fabrics