Import/export HS code 51091010: Yarn in balls or skeins, 125g to 500g
Yarn with 85% or more wool or fine animal hair, sold in balls, hanks, or skeins weighing 125g to 500g
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 173,981 |
| Turkey | 153,873 |
| China | 81,136 |
| Peru | 42,274 |
| United States | 29,365 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 49,156 | 124,825 | +75,669 |
| Turkey | 103,560 | 50,313 | -53,247 |
| China | 38,168 | 42,968 | +4,800 |
| Peru | 40,559 | 1,715 | -38,844 |
| United States | 27,323 | 2,042 | -25,281 |
| Denmark | 6,004 | 3,480 | -2,524 |
| Italy | 2,527 | 6,668 | +4,141 |
| Romania | 0 | 8,915 | +8,915 |
| France | 5,582 | 3,132 | -2,450 |
| Germany | 8 | 3,352 | +3,344 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 172,077 |
| Turkey | 163,305 |
| China | 82,199 |
| Peru | 50,187 |
| Italy | 17,600 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 49,156 | 122,921 | +73,765 |
| Turkey | 112,992 | 50,313 | -62,679 |
| China | 39,231 | 42,968 | +3,737 |
| Peru | 41,847 | 8,340 | -33,507 |
| Italy | 3,520 | 14,080 | +10,560 |
| United States | 12,117 | 0 | -12,117 |
| France | 5,582 | 0 | -5,582 |
| Spain | 0 | 5,256 | +5,256 |
| Japan | 0 | 3,900 | +3,900 |
| Denmark | 3,723 | 0 | -3,723 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 1 | +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) | 214,084 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 143,532 |
| Road transport | 98,166 |
| Air transport | 63,776 |
| Other | 7,026 |
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) | 52,787 | 161,297 | +108,510 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 95,824 | 47,708 | -48,116 |
| Road transport | 78,327 | 19,839 | -58,488 |
| Air transport | 38,923 | 24,853 | -14,070 |
| Other | 7,026 | 0 | -7,026 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 138,516 |
| ZLC | 129,326 |
| Felixstowe | 74,536 |
| London Gateway Port | 34,992 |
| East Midlands Airport | 32,341 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 19,571 | 118,945 | +99,374 |
| ZLC | 90,052 | 39,274 | -50,778 |
| Felixstowe | 26,797 | 47,739 | +20,942 |
| London Gateway Port | 33,773 | 1,219 | -32,554 |
| East Midlands Airport | 14,248 | 18,093 | +3,845 |
| Immingham Docks | 26,829 | 0 | -26,829 |
| Dover | 5,617 | 12,897 | +7,280 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,088 | 0 | -17,088 |
| Southampton | 16,406 | 0 | -16,406 |
| 000 | 7,026 | 0 | -7,026 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
8 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of wearing apparel
|
1 |
|
Other personal service activities
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2026-04 | 1 |
| 2026-03 | 1 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 63 |
| LOVECRAFTS GROUP LIMITED | 25 |
| LOOP KNITTING LIMITED | 19 |
| KNOLL YARNS LIMITED | 15 |
| WOOL AND THE GANG LTD | 12 |
| CHESTER WOOL COMPANY LTD | 12 |
| P & J OKELL LTD | 9 |
| HOLLAND & SHERRY LIMITED | 8 |
| KNITT LTD | 6 |
| A YARN STORY LTD. | 6 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 204,039 |
| Japan | 111,028 |
| Canada | 99,927 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 34,456 |
| Germany | 28,283 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 26,851 | 177,188 | +150,337 |
| Japan | 74,742 | 36,286 | -38,456 |
| Canada | 46,041 | 53,886 | +7,845 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 20,046 | 14,410 | -5,636 |
| Germany | 13,390 | 14,893 | +1,503 |
| Netherlands | 20,848 | 1,883 | -18,965 |
| China | 13,238 | 0 | -13,238 |
| Switzerland | 11,658 | 0 | -11,658 |
| Sweden | 9,733 | 1,566 | -8,167 |
| Italy | 0 | 10,599 | +10,599 |
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 | 338,803 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 162,066 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 81,163 |
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 | 181,731 | 157,072 | -24,659 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,514 | 148,552 | +135,038 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 47,320 | 33,843 | -13,477 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 155,113 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 141,759 |
| Liverpool Docks | 84,317 |
| Felixstowe | 58,553 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 41,141 |
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 | 62,408 | 92,705 | +30,297 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 81,317 | 60,442 | -20,875 |
| Liverpool Docks | 13,514 | 70,803 | +57,289 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 58,553 | +58,553 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 16,564 | 24,577 | +8,013 |
| Dover | 29,627 | 9,266 | -20,361 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 18,698 | 2,875 | -15,823 |
| Southampton | 0 | 19,196 | +19,196 |
| Belfast Airport | 11,760 | 0 | -11,760 |
| London Stansted Airport | 7,548 | 1,050 | -6,498 |
Quick facts
HS code: 51091010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Yarn with 85% or more wool or fine animal hair, sold in balls, hanks, or skeins weighing 125g to 500g