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 | 1,828,178 |
| Bulgaria | 11,749 |
| United States | 10,682 |
| India | 6,639 |
| Norway | 4,033 |
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 | 1,045,881 | 782,297 | -263,584 |
| Bulgaria | 9,488 | 2,261 | -7,227 |
| United States | 10,682 | 0 | -10,682 |
| India | 6,639 | 0 | -6,639 |
| Norway | 4,033 | 0 | -4,033 |
| Denmark | 2,163 | 0 | -2,163 |
| Singapore | 1,468 | 0 | -1,468 |
| Japan | 0 | 1,382 | +1,382 |
| 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 | 1,789,800 |
| Bulgaria | 24,250 |
| China | 20,915 |
| United Kingdom | 10,682 |
| India | 6,639 |
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 | 1,023,311 | 766,489 | -256,822 |
| Bulgaria | 19,827 | 4,423 | -15,404 |
| China | 5,995 | 14,920 | +8,925 |
| United Kingdom | 10,682 | 0 | -10,682 |
| India | 6,639 | 0 | -6,639 |
| Norway | 4,033 | 0 | -4,033 |
| Australia | 2,759 | 0 | -2,759 |
| Uruguay | 2,411 | 0 | -2,411 |
| Denmark | 2,163 | 0 | -2,163 |
| Singapore | 1,468 | 0 | -1,468 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Highlands and Islands | 3 |
| Southern Scotland | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands and Islands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Southern Scotland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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 | 1,603,383 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 216,592 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 47,593 |
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 | 944,541 | 658,842 | -285,699 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 106,784 | 109,808 | +3,024 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,029 | 18,564 | -10,465 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,259,664 |
| Dover | 184,228 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 148,644 |
| Glasgow Airport | 138,694 |
| Birmingham Airport | 50,833 |
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 | 697,147 | 562,517 | -134,630 |
| Dover | 76,984 | 107,244 | +30,260 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 140,643 | 8,001 | -132,642 |
| Glasgow Airport | 71,832 | 66,862 | -4,970 |
| Birmingham Airport | 30,740 | 20,093 | -10,647 |
| London Gateway Port | 15,831 | 15,393 | -438 |
| Eurotunnel | 29,800 | 0 | -29,800 |
| Thamesport | 6,559 | 1,897 | -4,662 |
| Felixstowe | 6,639 | 1,274 | -5,365 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,179 | 1,369 | -2,810 |
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 | 8 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
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+ | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| 15m-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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 40,095 |
| Italy | 35,886 |
| China | 13,216 |
| United States | 12,711 |
| Iceland | 3,026 |
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 | 1,158 | 11,553 | +10,395 |
| 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 | 70,704 |
| 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 | 38,511 | 32,193 | -6,318 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 40,095 |
| East Midlands Airport | 32,643 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 18,215 |
| London Stansted Airport | 14,184 |
| ZLC | 4,362 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 40,095 | 0 | -40,095 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,449 | 27,194 | +21,745 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,216 | 4,999 | -8,217 |
| London Stansted Airport | 14,184 | 0 | -14,184 |
| ZLC | 4,362 | 0 | -4,362 |
| 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