Import/export HS code 54011018: Various types of synthetic sewing threads
Additional varieties of sewing threads made from synthetic materials
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,233,094 |
| France | 1,311,351 |
| China | 287,458 |
| Netherlands | 280,155 |
| United States | 234,752 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,192,468 | 1,040,626 | -151,842 |
| France | 510,671 | 800,680 | +290,009 |
| China | 205,076 | 82,382 | -122,694 |
| Netherlands | 146,015 | 134,140 | -11,875 |
| United States | 138,387 | 96,365 | -42,022 |
| Romania | 105,803 | 90,652 | -15,151 |
| India | 43,866 | 95,238 | +51,372 |
| Italy | 25,586 | 20,113 | -5,473 |
| South Korea | 38,305 | 1,543 | -36,762 |
| Turkey | 18,359 | 21,167 | +2,808 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,779,383 |
| China | 1,595,950 |
| Viet Nam | 384,416 |
| United States | 273,663 |
| Turkey | 176,932 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 972,263 | 807,120 | -165,143 |
| China | 722,222 | 873,728 | +151,506 |
| Viet Nam | 168,505 | 215,911 | +47,406 |
| United States | 156,959 | 116,704 | -40,255 |
| Turkey | 96,904 | 80,028 | -16,876 |
| Netherlands | 31,953 | 134,140 | +102,187 |
| India | 48,608 | 110,095 | +61,487 |
| Denmark | 114,062 | 0 | -114,062 |
| South Korea | 39,549 | 1,543 | -38,006 |
| Italy | 20,794 | 16,701 | -4,093 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 |
| Cheshire | 4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 |
| Merseyside | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,392,614 |
| Air transport | 947,820 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 516,719 |
| Road transport | 24,462 |
| Other | 13,398 |
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) | 1,671,239 | 1,721,375 | +50,136 |
| Air transport | 521,611 | 426,209 | -95,402 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 257,471 | 259,248 | +1,777 |
| Road transport | 2,431 | 22,031 | +19,600 |
| Other | 9,468 | 3,930 | -5,538 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,891,833 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,275,040 |
| East Midlands Airport | 275,886 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 271,384 |
| Birmingham Airport | 206,567 |
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 | 1,021,646 | 870,187 | -151,459 |
| Eurotunnel | 512,920 | 762,120 | +249,200 |
| East Midlands Airport | 143,711 | 132,175 | -11,536 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 170,809 | 100,575 | -70,234 |
| Birmingham Airport | 104,278 | 102,289 | -1,989 |
| Harwich | 114,062 | 78,466 | -35,596 |
| Felixstowe | 92,202 | 80,638 | -11,564 |
| London Gateway Port | 63,834 | 108,371 | +44,537 |
| Manchester Airport | 72,771 | 52,435 | -20,336 |
| London | 60,313 | 5,326 | -54,987 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
20 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
13 |
|
Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers
|
6 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
6 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 11 |
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 14 |
| 2026-02 | 14 |
| 2026-01 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BB MARINE & COVERGUARD LIMITED | 102 |
| SOMAC THREADS LIMITED | 60 |
| AMANN THREADS UK LIMITED | 53 |
| MADEIRA UK LLP | 53 |
| KASAI UK LTD | 51 |
| COATS TRADING (UK) LIMITED | 47 |
| J. & P. COATS, LIMITED | 35 |
| G S UK LIMITED | 32 |
| KAYOSPRUCE LIMITED | 24 |
| AEROSPHERES (UK) LIMITED | 23 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 36 |
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 9,631,302 |
| China | 8,589,773 |
| Romania | 6,666,161 |
| United States | 4,327,086 |
| Portugal | 3,687,815 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 4,264,689 | 5,366,613 | +1,101,924 |
| China | 4,802,619 | 3,787,154 | -1,015,465 |
| Romania | 4,021,670 | 2,644,491 | -1,377,179 |
| United States | 2,533,829 | 1,793,257 | -740,572 |
| Portugal | 2,198,918 | 1,488,897 | -710,021 |
| Viet Nam | 1,418,156 | 1,338,918 | -79,238 |
| Mexico | 1,710,942 | 808,748 | -902,194 |
| North Macedonia | 975,481 | 804,372 | -171,109 |
| Poland | 807,282 | 475,544 | -331,738 |
| India | 575,771 | 478,544 | -97,227 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 11,499 |
| Germany | 109 |
| Ireland | 3 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 5,882 | 5,617 | -265 |
| Germany | 30 | 79 | +49 |
| Ireland | 3 | 0 | -3 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 24,417,166 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,646,410 |
| Air transport | 3,209,742 |
| Other | 13,188 |
| Road transport | 1,334 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,347,304 | 11,069,862 | -2,277,442 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,437,169 | 8,209,241 | -2,227,928 |
| Air transport | 1,791,876 | 1,417,866 | -374,010 |
| Other | 7,492 | 5,696 | -1,796 |
| Road transport | 1,334 | 0 | -1,334 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 20,200,173 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,819,459 |
| Southampton | 6,040,045 |
| Felixstowe | 3,148,651 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,792,385 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,518,668 | 9,681,505 | -837,163 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,930,528 | 3,888,931 | -41,597 |
| Southampton | 3,580,833 | 2,459,212 | -1,121,621 |
| Felixstowe | 2,198,802 | 949,849 | -1,248,953 |
| Immingham Docks | 975,612 | 816,773 | -158,839 |
| Liverpool Docks | 482,430 | 897,922 | +415,492 |
| Harwich | 1,001,565 | 376,375 | -625,190 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 667,021 | 632,449 | -34,572 |
| East Midlands Airport | 629,214 | 453,038 | -176,176 |
| Eurotunnel | 659,847 | 65,044 | -594,803 |
Quick facts
HS code: 54011018
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Additional varieties of sewing threads made from synthetic materials