Import/export HS code 51071090: Various combed wool yarn with 85% or more wool
Yarn made mostly from combed wool, containing 85% or more wool by weight, in bleached or treated forms
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 13,550,976 |
| Italy | 9,703,107 |
| Germany | 1,533,243 |
| Spain | 866,355 |
| Romania | 352,435 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 6,443,293 | 7,107,683 | +664,390 |
| Italy | 5,496,955 | 4,206,152 | -1,290,803 |
| Germany | 968,087 | 565,156 | -402,931 |
| Spain | 401,523 | 464,832 | +63,309 |
| Romania | 186,188 | 166,247 | -19,941 |
| Belgium | 61,087 | 204,119 | +143,032 |
| China | 131,896 | 76,798 | -55,098 |
| Ireland | 52,295 | 79,340 | +27,045 |
| Switzerland | 86,989 | 40,496 | -46,493 |
| Austria | 78,998 | 10,603 | -68,395 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 13,598,309 |
| Italy | 6,371,513 |
| Poland | 2,192,109 |
| Romania | 1,742,608 |
| Spain | 843,902 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 6,449,501 | 7,148,808 | +699,307 |
| Italy | 3,549,012 | 2,822,501 | -726,511 |
| Poland | 1,264,727 | 927,382 | -337,345 |
| Romania | 1,099,439 | 643,169 | -456,270 |
| Spain | 409,672 | 434,230 | +24,558 |
| Bulgaria | 450,040 | 187,884 | -262,156 |
| China | 257,798 | 271,352 | +13,554 |
| Belgium | 61,087 | 204,119 | +143,032 |
| Viet Nam | 135,823 | 114,308 | -21,515 |
| Switzerland | 86,989 | 40,496 | -46,493 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 26 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 |
| Southern Scotland | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 20 | 20 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Southern Scotland | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,056,442 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,428,532 |
| Air transport | 2,530,709 |
| Other | 28,684 |
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) | 6,656,695 | 7,399,747 | +743,052 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,038,483 | 4,390,049 | -1,648,434 |
| Air transport | 1,291,689 | 1,239,020 | -52,669 |
| Other | 13,863 | 14,821 | +958 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 7,133,537 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,770,952 |
| Southampton | 5,655,769 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,933,644 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,054,752 |
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 | 3,626,395 | 3,507,142 | -119,253 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,208,659 | 5,562,293 | +4,353,634 |
| Southampton | 4,550,320 | 1,105,449 | -3,444,871 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,829,896 | 1,103,748 | -726,148 |
| East Midlands Airport | 625,728 | 429,024 | -196,704 |
| Manchester Airport | 358,055 | 460,789 | +102,734 |
| London | 548,168 | 5,024 | -543,144 |
| Liverpool Docks | 302,494 | 185,889 | -116,605 |
| Felixstowe | 396,091 | 29,166 | -366,925 |
| Birmingham Airport | 165,347 | 180,957 | +15,610 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 34 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 18 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 17 |
| 2025-11 | 21 |
| 2025-10 | 23 |
| 2025-09 | 20 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
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 | 37 |
| 0-1m | 21 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Lithuania | 8,515,108 |
| Norway | 2,112,728 |
| Ireland | 2,024,738 |
| Finland | 1,510,904 |
| Jordan | 631,022 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lithuania | 4,152,347 | 4,362,761 | +210,414 |
| Norway | 1,155,469 | 957,259 | -198,210 |
| Ireland | 1,112,766 | 911,972 | -200,794 |
| Finland | 960,931 | 549,973 | -410,958 |
| Jordan | 138,282 | 492,740 | +354,458 |
| Canada | 127,773 | 205,364 | +77,591 |
| Italy | 177,567 | 155,333 | -22,234 |
| United States | 80,889 | 125,366 | +44,477 |
| South Korea | 192,991 | 3,104 | -189,887 |
| Japan | 65,411 | 70,037 | +4,626 |
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) | 13,484,351 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,241,456 |
| Air transport | 837,043 |
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) | 6,718,509 | 6,765,842 | +47,333 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,319,088 | 922,368 | -396,720 |
| Air transport | 472,966 | 364,077 | -108,889 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 10,492,369 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,695,182 |
| Holyhead | 1,560,987 |
| Liverpool Docks | 710,599 |
| London Gateway Port | 508,446 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,741,948 | 5,750,421 | +1,008,473 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,378,529 | 316,653 | -1,061,876 |
| Holyhead | 793,573 | 767,414 | -26,159 |
| Liverpool Docks | 422,538 | 288,061 | -134,477 |
| London Gateway Port | 69,606 | 438,840 | +369,234 |
| Hull | 430,377 | 0 | -430,377 |
| ZLC | 303,996 | 52,673 | -251,323 |
| East Midlands Airport | 75,264 | 129,866 | +54,602 |
| Manchester Airport | 29,450 | 100,489 | +71,039 |
| Felixstowe | 79,354 | 44,317 | -35,037 |
Quick facts
HS code: 51071090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Yarn made mostly from combed wool, containing 85% or more wool by weight, in bleached or treated forms