Import/export HS code 510510: Carded wool
Wool that has been cleaned and brushed to align the fibers for spinning
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 | 542,905 |
| Italy | 125,935 |
| Latvia | 57,284 |
| Finland | 39,439 |
| India | 30,552 |
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 | 82,307 | 460,598 | +378,291 |
| Italy | 95,845 | 30,090 | -65,755 |
| Latvia | 30,342 | 26,942 | -3,400 |
| Finland | 21,005 | 18,434 | -2,571 |
| India | 15,943 | 14,609 | -1,334 |
| Lithuania | 17,858 | 11,015 | -6,843 |
| Peru | 28,850 | 0 | -28,850 |
| Sweden | 0 | 12,760 | +12,760 |
| United States | 5,310 | 4,241 | -1,069 |
| Netherlands | 1,770 | 1,007 | -763 |
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 | 542,905 |
| Italy | 80,148 |
| Latvia | 48,525 |
| Finland | 39,439 |
| Lithuania | 38,727 |
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 | 82,307 | 460,598 | +378,291 |
| Italy | 47,614 | 32,534 | -15,080 |
| Latvia | 30,342 | 18,183 | -12,159 |
| Finland | 21,005 | 18,434 | -2,571 |
| Lithuania | 17,858 | 20,869 | +3,011 |
| United Kingdom | 29,659 | 4,241 | -25,418 |
| India | 15,943 | 14,609 | -1,334 |
| Peru | 28,850 | 0 | -28,850 |
| Sweden | 0 | 12,760 | +12,760 |
| Bangladesh | 10,146 | 0 | -10,146 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Lancashire | 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 | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 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) | 618,250 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 176,792 |
| Air transport | 95,122 |
| Other | 31 |
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) | 131,397 | 486,853 | +355,456 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 113,014 | 63,778 | -49,236 |
| Air transport | 57,232 | 37,890 | -19,342 |
| Other | 0 | 31 | +31 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 313,557 |
| London Gateway Port | 192,728 |
| Dover | 164,454 |
| Southampton | 67,085 |
| East Midlands Airport | 47,282 |
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 | 82,307 | 231,250 | +148,943 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,770 | 190,958 | +189,188 |
| Dover | 123,569 | 40,885 | -82,684 |
| Southampton | 15,943 | 51,142 | +35,199 |
| East Midlands Airport | 22,096 | 25,186 | +3,090 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 34,160 | 0 | -34,160 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,587 | 21,509 | +10,922 |
| Thamesport | 8,123 | 9,644 | +1,521 |
| Birmingham Airport | 976 | 12,704 | +11,728 |
| London | 2,112 | 1,102 | -1,010 |
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 | 7 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 1 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 1 |
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 1 |
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 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 205,222 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 73,080 |
| Italy | 58,096 |
| Netherlands | 44,924 |
| South Korea | 22,724 |
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 | 11,597 | 193,625 | +182,028 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 70,813 | 2,267 | -68,546 |
| Italy | 55,095 | 3,001 | -52,094 |
| Netherlands | 36,240 | 8,684 | -27,556 |
| South Korea | 15,796 | 6,928 | -8,868 |
| Canada | 13,189 | 0 | -13,189 |
| France | 2,045 | 8,660 | +6,615 |
| Spain | 4,976 | 2,285 | -2,691 |
| Romania | 1,697 | 4,609 | +2,912 |
| Ireland | 2,003 | 3,062 | +1,059 |
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 | 199,440 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 186,953 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 83,783 |
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 | 170,370 | 29,070 | -141,300 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 186,953 | +186,953 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 55,104 | 28,679 | -26,425 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 186,953 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 103,215 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 54,165 |
| Manchester Airport | 36,144 |
| East Midlands Airport | 29,716 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 0 | 186,953 | +186,953 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 100,948 | 2,267 | -98,681 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 42,813 | 11,352 | -31,461 |
| Manchester Airport | 36,144 | 0 | -36,144 |
| East Midlands Airport | 18,385 | 11,331 | -7,054 |
| Dover | 6,191 | 14,265 | +8,074 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,192 | 12,510 | +7,318 |
| ZLC | 7,088 | 0 | -7,088 |
| Hull | 4,976 | 0 | -4,976 |
| Holyhead | 1,124 | 3,062 | +1,938 |
Quick facts
HS code: 510510
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Wool that has been cleaned and brushed to align the fibers for spinning