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 | 2,220,027 |
| France | 1,074,046 |
| China | 273,357 |
| Netherlands | 268,022 |
| United States | 246,553 |
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 | 1,409,468 | 810,559 | -598,909 |
| France | 452,041 | 622,005 | +169,964 |
| China | 195,035 | 78,322 | -116,713 |
| Netherlands | 221,896 | 46,126 | -175,770 |
| United States | 156,100 | 90,453 | -65,647 |
| Romania | 103,192 | 71,418 | -31,774 |
| India | 72,628 | 79,982 | +7,354 |
| Italy | 33,280 | 9,434 | -23,846 |
| South Korea | 36,147 | 3,701 | -32,446 |
| Turkey | 11,231 | 28,295 | +17,064 |
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 | 1,825,418 |
| China | 1,333,594 |
| Viet Nam | 315,747 |
| United States | 273,771 |
| India | 170,752 |
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 | 1,152,199 | 673,219 | -478,980 |
| China | 730,949 | 602,645 | -128,304 |
| Viet Nam | 114,446 | 201,301 | +86,855 |
| United States | 165,723 | 108,048 | -57,675 |
| India | 82,333 | 88,419 | +6,086 |
| Turkey | 90,153 | 70,202 | -19,951 |
| Netherlands | 107,834 | 46,126 | -61,708 |
| Denmark | 114,062 | 0 | -114,062 |
| South Korea | 50,374 | 3,701 | -46,673 |
| Italy | 25,665 | 7,294 | -18,371 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
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) | 3,202,021 |
| Air transport | 868,690 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 498,148 |
| Road transport | 24,462 |
| Other | 13,702 |
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) | 1,866,942 | 1,335,079 | -531,863 |
| Air transport | 550,698 | 317,992 | -232,706 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 300,904 | 197,244 | -103,660 |
| Road transport | 2,431 | 22,031 | +19,600 |
| Other | 12,230 | 1,472 | -10,758 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,851,708 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,188,621 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 291,986 |
| East Midlands Airport | 254,717 |
| Felixstowe | 196,715 |
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 | 1,058,234 | 793,474 | -264,760 |
| Eurotunnel | 671,321 | 517,300 | -154,021 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 176,063 | 115,923 | -60,140 |
| East Midlands Airport | 154,762 | 99,955 | -54,807 |
| Felixstowe | 151,013 | 45,702 | -105,311 |
| Birmingham Airport | 94,705 | 61,717 | -32,988 |
| London Gateway Port | 67,382 | 53,342 | -14,040 |
| Harwich | 114,062 | 2,951 | -111,111 |
| Manchester Airport | 86,607 | 9,840 | -76,767 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 38,687 | 31,578 | -7,109 |
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 | 19 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 12 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 6 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BAINBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 98 |
| SOMAC THREADS LIMITED | 55 |
| AMANN THREADS UK LIMITED | 48 |
| KASAI UK LTD | 48 |
| MADEIRA UK LLP | 48 |
| COATS TRADING (UK) LIMITED | 42 |
| J. & P. COATS, LIMITED | 32 |
| G S UK LIMITED | 32 |
| KAYOSPRUCE LIMITED | 24 |
| AEROSPHERES (UK) LIMITED | 20 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 33 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 7,861,170 |
| China | 7,590,177 |
| Romania | 6,938,831 |
| United States | 4,362,441 |
| Portugal | 3,667,655 |
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 | 3,565,187 | 4,295,983 | +730,796 |
| China | 4,400,948 | 3,189,229 | -1,211,719 |
| Romania | 4,140,840 | 2,797,991 | -1,342,849 |
| United States | 2,769,657 | 1,592,784 | -1,176,873 |
| Portugal | 2,125,993 | 1,541,662 | -584,331 |
| Mexico | 2,053,005 | 875,477 | -1,177,528 |
| Viet Nam | 1,320,622 | 1,212,218 | -108,404 |
| North Macedonia | 998,128 | 669,768 | -328,360 |
| Poland | 780,727 | 528,741 | -251,986 |
| India | 526,004 | 391,240 | -134,764 |
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 | 10,538 |
| Ireland | 572 |
| Germany | 66 |
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 | 6,456 | 4,082 | -2,374 |
| Ireland | 572 | 0 | -572 |
| Germany | 16 | 50 | +34 |
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) | 22,907,175 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,443,955 |
| Air transport | 3,033,563 |
| Other | 12,753 |
| Road transport | 4,107 |
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) | 12,693,037 | 10,214,138 | -2,478,899 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,249,030 | 7,194,925 | -3,054,105 |
| Air transport | 2,032,534 | 1,001,029 | -1,031,505 |
| Other | 7,044 | 5,709 | -1,335 |
| Road transport | 4,107 | 0 | -4,107 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,611,562 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,581,016 |
| Southampton | 5,947,087 |
| Felixstowe | 3,230,065 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,658,919 |
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 | 9,814,196 | 8,797,366 | -1,016,830 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,671,931 | 2,909,085 | -762,846 |
| Southampton | 3,251,560 | 2,695,527 | -556,033 |
| Felixstowe | 2,715,768 | 514,297 | -2,201,471 |
| Immingham Docks | 879,031 | 779,888 | -99,143 |
| Harwich | 1,031,691 | 438,758 | -592,933 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 738,770 | 443,645 | -295,125 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,009,000 | 172,376 | -836,624 |
| Liverpool Docks | 65,205 | 1,061,378 | +996,173 |
| East Midlands Airport | 763,387 | 322,966 | -440,421 |
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