Import/export HS code 51072059: Various combed wool yarn with less than 85% wool
Yarn made with less than 85% combed wool, in bleached or treated forms
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 271,080 |
| Germany | 204,291 |
| Romania | 203,335 |
| Italy | 143,306 |
| Austria | 18,126 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 264,656 | 6,424 | -258,232 |
| Germany | 125,694 | 78,597 | -47,097 |
| Romania | 87,488 | 115,847 | +28,359 |
| Italy | 81,141 | 62,165 | -18,976 |
| Austria | 13,244 | 4,882 | -8,362 |
| Denmark | 8,881 | 0 | -8,881 |
| Bulgaria | 7,414 | 0 | -7,414 |
| Czechia | 2,993 | 0 | -2,993 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 249,610 |
| Italy | 68,398 |
| Romania | 58,280 |
| Argentina | 11,017 |
| Bulgaria | 10,869 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 243,186 | 6,424 | -236,762 |
| Italy | 51,527 | 16,871 | -34,656 |
| Romania | 16,021 | 42,259 | +26,238 |
| Argentina | 5,855 | 5,162 | -693 |
| Bulgaria | 10,869 | 0 | -10,869 |
| Czechia | 2,993 | 0 | -2,993 |
| Poland | 0 | 2,357 | +2,357 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cumbria | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 455,902 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 355,262 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 31,215 |
| Air transport | 17,047 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 261,060 | 194,842 | -66,218 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 299,705 | 55,557 | -244,148 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,294 | 13,921 | -3,373 |
| Air transport | 13,452 | 3,595 | -9,857 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 455,902 |
| Dover | 285,119 |
| Eurotunnel | 68,732 |
| London Gateway Port | 31,215 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,391 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 261,060 | 194,842 | -66,218 |
| Dover | 234,079 | 51,040 | -183,039 |
| Eurotunnel | 65,626 | 3,106 | -62,520 |
| London Gateway Port | 17,294 | 13,921 | -3,373 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,391 | 0 | -9,391 |
| Birmingham Airport | 4,061 | 3,595 | -466 |
| London | 0 | 1,411 | +1,411 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 3 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 3 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 2 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
| 2024-10 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WEST YORKSHIRE SPINNERS LIMITED | 29 |
| LINTON TWEEDS LIMITED | 15 |
| CORGI HOSIERY LIMITED | 14 |
| GROVES OF THAME LIMITED | 9 |
| ALL SOX LIMITED | 8 |
| TILSATEC LIMITED | 7 |
| LUXURY YARNS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 4 |
| LADKINS LIMITED | 4 |
| HABICO LIMITED | 4 |
| WSP TEXTILES LIMITED | 3 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Finland | 7,994,229 |
| Germany | 1,220 |
| Japan | 1,103 |
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 | 5,658,774 | 2,335,455 | -3,323,319 |
| Germany | 1,220 | 0 | -1,220 |
| Japan | 0 | 1,103 | +1,103 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,606,512 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,376,259 |
| Air transport | 13,781 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,809,692 | 796,820 | -3,012,872 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,837,624 | 1,538,635 | -298,989 |
| Air transport | 12,678 | 1,103 | -11,575 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,818,172 |
| Hull | 2,628,619 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 535,980 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,663 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,015 |
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 | 2,482,717 | 2,335,455 | -147,262 |
| Hull | 2,628,619 | 0 | -2,628,619 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 535,980 | 0 | -535,980 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,663 | 0 | -6,663 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,015 | 0 | -6,015 |
| ZLC | 0 | 1,103 | +1,103 |
Quick facts
HS code: 51072059
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Yarn made with less than 85% combed wool, in bleached or treated forms