Import/export HS code 51091090: Various yarn with 85% or more wool or fine animal hair
Other types of yarn with 85% or more wool or fine animal hair, ready 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 | 2,332,512 |
| Peru | 2,326,117 |
| France | 1,029,243 |
| United States | 790,913 |
| India | 752,132 |
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 | 1,039,422 | 1,293,090 | +253,668 |
| Peru | 1,378,567 | 947,550 | -431,017 |
| France | 464,795 | 564,448 | +99,653 |
| United States | 379,820 | 411,093 | +31,273 |
| India | 429,169 | 322,963 | -106,206 |
| Turkey | 254,293 | 285,016 | +30,723 |
| Denmark | 257,039 | 239,060 | -17,979 |
| Czechia | 151,649 | 237,931 | +86,282 |
| Norway | 117,779 | 197,405 | +79,626 |
| South Africa | 156,551 | 74,429 | -82,122 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Peru | 3,138,426 |
| Italy | 2,729,702 |
| India | 841,901 |
| Turkey | 578,882 |
| Czechia | 388,618 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peru | 1,790,093 | 1,348,333 | -441,760 |
| Italy | 1,180,923 | 1,548,779 | +367,856 |
| India | 468,949 | 372,952 | -95,997 |
| Turkey | 286,393 | 292,489 | +6,096 |
| Czechia | 151,649 | 236,969 | +85,320 |
| Romania | 146,545 | 186,046 | +39,501 |
| France | 143,846 | 155,993 | +12,147 |
| Norway | 110,026 | 151,912 | +41,886 |
| South Africa | 160,830 | 80,600 | -80,230 |
| Denmark | 146,253 | 68,624 | -77,629 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 11 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| East Central Scotland | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
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 | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 6 | +4 |
| Southern Scotland | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,969,846 |
| Air transport | 3,372,022 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,855,429 |
| Other | 1,520 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,086,543 | 1,883,303 | -203,240 |
| Air transport | 1,622,636 | 1,749,386 | +126,750 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,426,367 | 1,429,062 | +2,695 |
| Other | 574 | 946 | +372 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,998,560 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,897,314 |
| Manchester Airport | 889,153 |
| London | 685,976 |
| Felixstowe | 657,561 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 1,050,899 | 947,661 | -103,238 |
| London Gateway Port | 957,879 | 939,435 | -18,444 |
| Manchester Airport | 440,041 | 449,112 | +9,071 |
| London | 330,226 | 355,750 | +25,524 |
| Felixstowe | 334,917 | 322,644 | -12,273 |
| Birmingham Airport | 186,918 | 402,254 | +215,336 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 255,457 | 290,463 | +35,006 |
| East Midlands Airport | 238,059 | 281,673 | +43,614 |
| Southampton | 374,182 | 50,593 | -323,589 |
| 499 | 300,048 | 116,922 | -183,126 |
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
|
33 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
19 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
16 |
|
Manufacture of wearing apparel
|
9 |
|
Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 12 |
| 2026-04 | 15 |
| 2026-03 | 17 |
| 2026-02 | 16 |
| 2026-01 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LOVECRAFTS GROUP LIMITED | 102 |
| LOOP KNITTING LIMITED | 83 |
| WOOL WAREHOUSE DIRECT LIMITED | 53 |
| TILSATEC LIMITED | 52 |
| WOOL AND THE GANG LTD | 52 |
| P & J OKELL LTD | 45 |
| SUNSHINE YARNS LTD | 33 |
| A.C. WOOD (SPECIALITY FIBRES) LIMITED | 32 |
| TRIBE YARNS LTD | 31 |
| A YARN STORY LTD. | 29 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 28 |
| 0-1m | 22 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
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 | 2,400,345 |
| France | 832,215 |
| Germany | 520,724 |
| Finland | 428,291 |
| Canada | 277,902 |
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 | 1,118,137 | 1,282,208 | +164,071 |
| France | 412,835 | 419,380 | +6,545 |
| Germany | 238,182 | 282,542 | +44,360 |
| Finland | 165,048 | 263,243 | +98,195 |
| Canada | 139,653 | 138,249 | -1,404 |
| Denmark | 39,939 | 229,379 | +189,440 |
| Iceland | 107,821 | 128,092 | +20,271 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 190,973 | 42,529 | -148,444 |
| Japan | 58,014 | 124,683 | +66,669 |
| New Zealand | 43,295 | 119,668 | +76,373 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 999 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 415 | 584 | +169 |
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 | 3,653,376 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,670,886 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,463,073 |
| Road transport | 7,179 |
| Other | 999 |
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 | 1,668,449 | 1,984,927 | +316,478 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 788,677 | 882,209 | +93,532 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 629,822 | 833,251 | +203,429 |
| Road transport | 7,179 | 0 | -7,179 |
| Other | 415 | 584 | +169 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 2,098,741 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 665,993 |
| Immingham Docks | 584,480 |
| Felixstowe | 468,506 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 451,233 |
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 | 987,145 | 1,111,596 | +124,451 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 273,302 | 392,691 | +119,389 |
| Immingham Docks | 121,932 | 462,548 | +340,616 |
| Felixstowe | 212,301 | 256,205 | +43,904 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 238,665 | 212,568 | -26,097 |
| ZLC | 135,173 | 254,034 | +118,861 |
| Dover | 152,096 | 223,448 | +71,352 |
| Newhaven | 175,548 | 145,254 | -30,294 |
| Southampton | 123,519 | 178,104 | +54,585 |
| Liverpool Docks | 161,390 | 114,640 | -46,750 |
Quick facts
HS code: 51091090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of yarn with 85% or more wool or fine animal hair, ready for retail sale