Import/export HS code 51072099: Various combed wool yarn with less than 85% wool
Yarn made with less than 85% combed wool, in bleached or treated forms
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 | 1,834,961 |
| Japan | 17,082 |
| Bulgaria | 14,956 |
| United States | 10,682 |
| Norway | 6,918 |
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 | 936,967 | 897,994 | -38,973 |
| Japan | 0 | 17,082 | +17,082 |
| Bulgaria | 8,301 | 6,655 | -1,646 |
| United States | 10,682 | 0 | -10,682 |
| Norway | 4,033 | 2,885 | -1,148 |
| India | 6,639 | 0 | -6,639 |
| Denmark | 2,163 | 0 | -2,163 |
| Chile | 0 | 1,518 | +1,518 |
| Singapore | 1,468 | 0 | -1,468 |
| China | 0 | 1,274 | +1,274 |
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 | 1,764,561 |
| Bulgaria | 27,457 |
| Poland | 24,349 |
| China | 20,915 |
| Japan | 17,082 |
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 | 913,094 | 851,467 | -61,627 |
| Bulgaria | 18,640 | 8,817 | -9,823 |
| Poland | 0 | 24,349 | +24,349 |
| China | 7,298 | 13,617 | +6,319 |
| Japan | 0 | 17,082 | +17,082 |
| United Kingdom | 10,682 | 2,340 | -8,342 |
| Uruguay | 2,411 | 8,218 | +5,807 |
| India | 6,639 | 0 | -6,639 |
| Norway | 4,033 | 0 | -4,033 |
| Australia | 2,759 | 0 | -2,759 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Highlands and Islands | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Southern Scotland | 3 |
| Lancashire | 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 | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Highlands and Islands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Southern Scotland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,511,618 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 339,855 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 46,188 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 831,533 | 680,085 | -151,448 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 115,577 | 224,278 | +108,701 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,143 | 23,045 | -98 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,195,864 |
| Dover | 302,973 |
| Glasgow Airport | 160,507 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 86,090 |
| Birmingham Airport | 65,343 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 640,120 | 555,744 | -84,376 |
| Dover | 85,777 | 217,196 | +131,419 |
| Glasgow Airport | 76,343 | 84,164 | +7,821 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 78,089 | 8,001 | -70,088 |
| Birmingham Airport | 34,536 | 30,807 | -3,729 |
| Eurotunnel | 29,800 | 4,518 | -25,282 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,981 | 16,989 | +6,008 |
| Felixstowe | 6,639 | 1,274 | -5,365 |
| Thamesport | 5,523 | 1,897 | -3,626 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,445 | 1,369 | -1,076 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 10 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 9 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
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 | 13 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 40,095 |
| Italy | 35,886 |
| China | 13,216 |
| United States | 12,711 |
| Japan | 12,180 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 40,095 | 0 | -40,095 |
| Italy | 16,236 | 19,650 | +3,414 |
| China | 13,216 | 0 | -13,216 |
| United States | 7,712 | 4,999 | -2,713 |
| Japan | 0 | 12,180 | +12,180 |
| Iceland | 3,026 | 0 | -3,026 |
| Germany | 2,239 | 0 | -2,239 |
| Portugal | 1,336 | 0 | -1,336 |
| Australia | 1,300 | 0 | -1,300 |
| Canada | 0 | 990 | +990 |
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 | 82,884 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 40,095 |
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 | 45,065 | 37,819 | -7,246 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 40,095 | 0 | -40,095 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 40,324 |
| London Gateway Port | 40,095 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 18,215 |
| London Stansted Airport | 14,184 |
| ZLC | 8,861 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 12,003 | 28,321 | +16,318 |
| London Gateway Port | 40,095 | 0 | -40,095 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,216 | 4,999 | -8,217 |
| London Stansted Airport | 14,184 | 0 | -14,184 |
| ZLC | 4,362 | 4,499 | +137 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 1,300 | 0 | -1,300 |
Quick facts
HS code: 51072099
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Yarn made with less than 85% combed wool, in bleached or treated forms