Import/export HS code 510720: Combed wool yarn with less than 85% wool
Yarn made with less than 85% combed wool, mixed with other fibers
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 | 2,575,564 |
| Germany | 1,272,391 |
| Spain | 404,891 |
| Romania | 322,093 |
| Peru | 113,361 |
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 | 1,418,928 | 1,156,636 | -262,292 |
| Germany | 609,653 | 662,738 | +53,085 |
| Spain | 343,148 | 61,743 | -281,405 |
| Romania | 134,132 | 187,961 | +53,829 |
| Peru | 113,361 | 0 | -113,361 |
| India | 47,745 | 19,739 | -28,006 |
| Austria | 17,284 | 24,081 | +6,797 |
| Denmark | 17,995 | 0 | -17,995 |
| Bulgaria | 9,561 | 7,755 | -1,806 |
| Japan | 1,382 | 15,700 | +14,318 |
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 | 1,959,254 |
| Poland | 875,931 |
| Spain | 449,734 |
| China | 302,667 |
| Bulgaria | 268,455 |
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 | 1,081,054 | 878,200 | -202,854 |
| Poland | 313,618 | 562,313 | +248,695 |
| Spain | 387,991 | 61,743 | -326,248 |
| China | 143,955 | 158,712 | +14,757 |
| Bulgaria | 216,451 | 52,004 | -164,447 |
| Peru | 113,361 | 0 | -113,361 |
| Romania | 42,181 | 63,993 | +21,812 |
| India | 47,745 | 19,739 | -28,006 |
| Germany | 41,868 | 0 | -41,868 |
| Uruguay | 2,411 | 26,481 | +24,070 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 12 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 |
| Southern Scotland | 4 |
| Highlands and Islands | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 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 | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Southern Scotland | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Highlands and Islands | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 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) | 2,527,195 |
| Air transport | 1,506,924 |
| Other | 608,373 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 250,599 |
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) | 1,382,805 | 1,144,390 | -238,415 |
| Air transport | 842,329 | 664,595 | -177,734 |
| Other | 316,504 | 291,869 | -24,635 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 198,545 | 52,054 | -146,491 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,691,045 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,167,466 |
| Eurotunnel | 686,968 |
| 000 | 608,373 |
| London Gateway Port | 217,332 |
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 | 880,778 | 810,267 | -70,511 |
| East Midlands Airport | 667,870 | 499,596 | -168,274 |
| Eurotunnel | 465,155 | 221,813 | -243,342 |
| 000 | 316,504 | 291,869 | -24,635 |
| London Gateway Port | 171,334 | 45,998 | -125,336 |
| Glasgow Airport | 87,070 | 74,757 | -12,313 |
| Birmingham Airport | 48,572 | 40,575 | -7,997 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,165 | 62,325 | +52,160 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,146 | 48,895 | +40,749 |
| Manchester Airport | 16,983 | 27,604 | +10,621 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
17 |
|
Manufacture of wearing apparel
|
14 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
7 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
6 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 12 |
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 13 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JAMES JOHNSTON & CO. OF ELGIN LIMITED | 48 |
| LINTON TWEEDS LIMITED | 34 |
| WEST YORKSHIRE SPINNERS LIMITED | 34 |
| ALEX BEGG GROUP LIMITED | 33 |
| WSP TEXTILES LIMITED | 24 |
| SIL HOLDINGS LIMITED | 22 |
| MACNAUGHTON HOLDINGS LIMITED | 21 |
| CORGI HOSIERY LIMITED | 19 |
| BOWER ROEBUCK & CO.,LIMITED | 19 |
| TILSATEC LIMITED | 19 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 22 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Finland | 7,074,988 |
| Italy | 98,864 |
| South Africa | 42,360 |
| Netherlands | 36,187 |
| Norway | 26,033 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | 4,544,768 | 2,530,220 | -2,014,548 |
| Italy | 27,308 | 71,556 | +44,248 |
| South Africa | 42,360 | 0 | -42,360 |
| Netherlands | 36,187 | 0 | -36,187 |
| Norway | 26,033 | 0 | -26,033 |
| Japan | 0 | 14,204 | +14,204 |
| China | 13,216 | 0 | -13,216 |
| Sweden | 8,645 | 4,196 | -4,449 |
| United States | 8,759 | 3,952 | -4,807 |
| Australia | 1,300 | 3,000 | +1,700 |
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) | 3,622,820 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,530,942 |
| Air transport | 187,824 |
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) | 2,127,566 | 1,495,254 | -632,312 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,496,728 | 1,034,214 | -1,462,514 |
| Air transport | 89,174 | 98,650 | +9,476 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,830,393 |
| Hull | 1,249,527 |
| East Midlands Airport | 116,152 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 42,508 |
| London Gateway Port | 40,095 |
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 | 3,315,972 | 2,514,421 | -801,551 |
| Hull | 1,249,527 | 0 | -1,249,527 |
| East Midlands Airport | 30,977 | 85,175 | +54,198 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 35,556 | 6,952 | -28,604 |
| London Gateway Port | 40,095 | 0 | -40,095 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,555 | 10,851 | +4,296 |
| Dover | 12,145 | 4,196 | -7,949 |
| London Stansted Airport | 14,184 | 0 | -14,184 |
| ZLC | 4,892 | 6,523 | +1,631 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 2,265 | 0 | -2,265 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
- 51072010 – Unbleached combed wool yarn with less than 85% wool
- 51072030 – Various combed wool yarn with less than 85% wool
- 51072051 – Unbleached combed wool yarn with less than 85% wool
- 51072059 – Various combed wool yarn with less than 85% wool
- 51072091 – Unbleached combed wool yarn with less than 85% wool
- 51072099 – Various combed wool yarn with less than 85% wool
Quick facts
HS code: 510720
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Yarn made with less than 85% combed wool, mixed with other fibers