Import/export HS code 510529: Various combed wool
Combed wool not in fragments, ready for spinning or other textile uses
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 5,787,081 |
| China | 2,244,668 |
| Uruguay | 1,167,484 |
| Italy | 917,449 |
| Germany | 429,796 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 2,664,929 | 3,122,152 | +457,223 |
| China | 855,411 | 1,389,257 | +533,846 |
| Uruguay | 703,792 | 463,692 | -240,100 |
| Italy | 272,535 | 644,914 | +372,379 |
| Germany | 119,531 | 310,265 | +190,734 |
| Egypt | 114,778 | 301,660 | +186,882 |
| India | 232,733 | 98,948 | -133,785 |
| Ireland | 255,796 | 13,102 | -242,694 |
| Switzerland | 146,830 | 21,780 | -125,050 |
| France | 116,752 | 5,508 | -111,244 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 5,968,344 |
| China | 2,478,908 |
| Uruguay | 1,355,051 |
| Egypt | 577,014 |
| Italy | 394,686 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 2,845,921 | 3,122,423 | +276,502 |
| China | 760,607 | 1,718,301 | +957,694 |
| Uruguay | 786,397 | 568,654 | -217,743 |
| Egypt | 150,076 | 426,938 | +276,862 |
| Italy | 232,951 | 161,735 | -71,216 |
| India | 213,716 | 127,097 | -86,619 |
| Argentina | 226,821 | 81,985 | -144,836 |
| Australia | 213,328 | 0 | -213,328 |
| Bulgaria | 37,171 | 80,187 | +43,016 |
| Spain | 26,401 | 57,990 | +31,589 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 16 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 15 | 11 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Eastern Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,362,669 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,126,409 |
| Road transport | 402,820 |
| Air transport | 355,045 |
| Other | 20,157 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,463,608 | 3,899,061 | +435,453 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,899,120 | 2,227,289 | +328,169 |
| Road transport | 294,343 | 108,477 | -185,866 |
| Air transport | 33,218 | 321,827 | +288,609 |
| Other | 20,133 | 24 | -20,109 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 6,691,646 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,092,092 |
| Felixstowe | 977,558 |
| Southampton | 586,886 |
| ZLC | 415,239 |
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 | 3,176,301 | 3,515,345 | +339,044 |
| London Gateway Port | 901,481 | 1,190,611 | +289,130 |
| Felixstowe | 549,730 | 427,828 | -121,902 |
| Southampton | 234,581 | 352,305 | +117,724 |
| ZLC | 306,762 | 108,477 | -198,285 |
| Eurotunnel | 177,567 | 131,858 | -45,709 |
| Liverpool Docks | 213,328 | 92,158 | -121,170 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 8,549 | 296,491 | +287,942 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 166,721 | +166,721 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 94,666 | 68,163 | -26,503 |
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 | 14 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 11 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 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 | 15 |
| Other | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
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 | 4,202,144 |
| Spain | 2,952,932 |
| Japan | 2,224,224 |
| United States | 1,194,084 |
| Finland | 946,324 |
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 | 2,211,182 | 1,990,962 | -220,220 |
| Spain | 1,190,740 | 1,762,192 | +571,452 |
| Japan | 288,549 | 1,935,675 | +1,647,126 |
| United States | 555,498 | 638,586 | +83,088 |
| Finland | 304,170 | 642,154 | +337,984 |
| Germany | 342,292 | 447,615 | +105,323 |
| Denmark | 183,348 | 138,712 | -44,636 |
| Moldova | 128,900 | 78,695 | -50,205 |
| Peru | 203,552 | 0 | -203,552 |
| Canada | 59,161 | 139,692 | +80,531 |
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) | 9,494,886 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,610,690 |
| Air transport | 1,584,766 |
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) | 4,642,981 | 4,851,905 | +208,924 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 902,826 | 2,707,864 | +1,805,038 |
| Air transport | 687,784 | 896,982 | +209,198 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,442,158 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,492,759 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,674,058 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,190,971 |
| Dover | 496,637 |
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 | 3,447,928 | 3,994,230 | +546,302 |
| London Gateway Port | 492,279 | 2,000,480 | +1,508,201 |
| Immingham Docks | 509,314 | 1,164,744 | +655,430 |
| East Midlands Airport | 554,322 | 636,649 | +82,327 |
| Dover | 327,024 | 169,613 | -157,411 |
| Felixstowe | 368,945 | 28,063 | -340,882 |
| Hull | 241,636 | 0 | -241,636 |
| Liverpool Docks | 132,618 | 90,927 | -41,691 |
| Manchester Airport | 71,746 | 119,938 | +48,192 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 28,746 | 126,620 | +97,874 |
Quick facts
HS code: 510529
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Combed wool not in fragments, ready for spinning or other textile uses