Import/export HS code 51081010: Unbleached carded yarn from fine animal hair
Unbleached yarn made from fine animal hair that has been carded, not for retail sale
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 | 1,874,758 |
| China | 294,140 |
| Peru | 2,229 |
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 | 976,289 | 898,469 | -77,820 |
| China | 52,741 | 241,399 | +188,658 |
| Peru | 0 | 2,229 | +2,229 |
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 | 1,874,758 |
| Mongolia | 190,290 |
| China | 103,850 |
| Peru | 2,229 |
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 | 976,289 | 898,469 | -77,820 |
| Mongolia | 52,741 | 137,549 | +84,808 |
| China | 0 | 103,850 | +103,850 |
| Peru | 0 | 2,229 | +2,229 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Southern Scotland | 5 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Scotland | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | 978,722 |
| Road transport | 915,048 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 277,357 |
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 | 226,868 | 751,854 | +524,986 |
| Road transport | 674,014 | 241,034 | -432,980 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 128,148 | 149,209 | +21,061 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 915,048 |
| Birmingham Airport | 453,886 |
| East Midlands Airport | 189,650 |
| Dover | 172,125 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 168,265 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 674,014 | 241,034 | -432,980 |
| Birmingham Airport | 56,914 | 396,972 | +340,058 |
| East Midlands Airport | 37,212 | 152,438 | +115,226 |
| Dover | 128,148 | 43,977 | -84,171 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 30,716 | 137,549 | +106,833 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 87,851 | +87,851 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 52,741 | 20,568 | -32,173 |
| London Stansted Airport | 28,913 | 28,373 | -540 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 20,372 | 13,725 | -6,647 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 15,601 | +15,601 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 7 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 3 |
| Construction of buildings | 1 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 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 | 5 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 728,513 |
| France | 80,950 |
| United States | 69,885 |
| China | 36,561 |
| South Korea | 11,136 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 202,790 | 525,723 | +322,933 |
| France | 50,037 | 30,913 | -19,124 |
| United States | 17,998 | 51,887 | +33,889 |
| China | 13,388 | 23,173 | +9,785 |
| South Korea | 11,136 | 0 | -11,136 |
| Japan | 6,215 | 2,931 | -3,284 |
| Mongolia | 0 | 7,714 | +7,714 |
| Sweden | 1,402 | 0 | -1,402 |
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 | 933,171 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,136 |
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 | 290,830 | 642,341 | +351,511 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,136 | 0 | -12,136 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 875,934 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 52,239 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,136 |
| ZLC | 2,931 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,067 |
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 | 288,763 | 587,171 | +298,408 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 0 | 52,239 | +52,239 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,136 | 0 | -11,136 |
| ZLC | 0 | 2,931 | +2,931 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,067 | 0 | -2,067 |
| Southampton | 1,000 | 0 | -1,000 |
Quick facts
HS code: 51081010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Unbleached yarn made from fine animal hair that has been carded, not for retail sale