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 | 2,414,584 |
| France | 1,318,882 |
| China | 300,157 |
| Netherlands | 282,863 |
| United States | 258,544 |
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 | 1,306,104 | 1,108,480 | -197,624 |
| France | 435,501 | 883,381 | +447,880 |
| China | 209,181 | 90,976 | -118,205 |
| Netherlands | 149,858 | 133,005 | -16,853 |
| United States | 161,107 | 97,437 | -63,670 |
| Romania | 102,592 | 94,095 | -8,497 |
| India | 42,850 | 123,363 | +80,513 |
| Italy | 33,280 | 24,081 | -9,199 |
| South Korea | 36,147 | 3,701 | -32,446 |
| Turkey | 13,791 | 25,735 | +11,944 |
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 | 1,944,460 |
| China | 1,624,089 |
| Viet Nam | 383,305 |
| United States | 293,653 |
| India | 186,862 |
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 | 1,046,244 | 898,216 | -148,028 |
| China | 735,843 | 888,246 | +152,403 |
| Viet Nam | 126,384 | 256,921 | +130,537 |
| United States | 171,346 | 122,307 | -49,039 |
| India | 52,601 | 134,261 | +81,660 |
| Turkey | 92,987 | 86,751 | -6,236 |
| Netherlands | 35,796 | 133,005 | +97,209 |
| Denmark | 114,062 | 0 | -114,062 |
| Italy | 25,665 | 18,529 | -7,136 |
| South Korea | 39,186 | 3,701 | -35,485 |
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 | 7 |
| Cheshire | 4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 3,581,294 |
| Air transport | 1,005,375 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 536,171 |
| Road transport | 24,462 |
| Other | 15,997 |
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) | 1,705,762 | 1,875,532 | +169,770 |
| Air transport | 563,114 | 442,261 | -120,853 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 247,840 | 288,331 | +40,491 |
| Road transport | 2,431 | 22,031 | +19,600 |
| Other | 12,006 | 3,991 | -8,015 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,036,253 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,295,323 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 298,376 |
| East Midlands Airport | 292,630 |
| Birmingham Airport | 193,974 |
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 | 1,033,879 | 1,002,374 | -31,505 |
| Eurotunnel | 522,395 | 772,928 | +250,533 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 197,906 | 100,470 | -97,436 |
| East Midlands Airport | 146,292 | 146,338 | +46 |
| Birmingham Airport | 96,438 | 97,536 | +1,098 |
| Harwich | 114,062 | 78,466 | -35,596 |
| Felixstowe | 121,235 | 59,807 | -61,428 |
| London Gateway Port | 66,031 | 111,629 | +45,598 |
| Manchester Airport | 86,607 | 44,296 | -42,311 |
| London | 18,426 | 53,160 | +34,734 |
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 | 21 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 14 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 14 |
| 2026-02 | 14 |
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-12 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BB MARINE & COVERGUARD LIMITED | 101 |
| SOMAC THREADS LIMITED | 59 |
| AMANN THREADS UK LIMITED | 52 |
| MADEIRA UK LLP | 52 |
| KASAI UK LTD | 51 |
| COATS TRADING (UK) LIMITED | 46 |
| J. & P. COATS, LIMITED | 34 |
| 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 | 37 |
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 9,747,891 |
| China | 8,812,845 |
| Romania | 7,123,964 |
| United States | 4,684,797 |
| Portugal | 3,973,005 |
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 | 3,770,373 | 5,977,518 | +2,207,145 |
| China | 4,412,591 | 4,400,254 | -12,337 |
| Romania | 4,056,885 | 3,067,079 | -989,806 |
| United States | 2,634,314 | 2,050,483 | -583,831 |
| Portugal | 2,099,479 | 1,873,526 | -225,953 |
| Mexico | 1,902,774 | 1,038,404 | -864,370 |
| Viet Nam | 1,321,774 | 1,481,746 | +159,972 |
| North Macedonia | 945,110 | 893,716 | -51,394 |
| Poland | 773,819 | 610,937 | -162,882 |
| India | 526,694 | 493,775 | -32,919 |
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 | 12,137 |
| 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 | 5,906 | 6,231 | +325 |
| 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) | 25,587,521 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,425,282 |
| Air transport | 3,537,687 |
| Other | 14,352 |
| 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) | 12,778,964 | 12,808,557 | +29,593 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,956,612 | 9,468,670 | -487,942 |
| Air transport | 2,041,504 | 1,496,183 | -545,321 |
| Other | 6,494 | 7,858 | +1,364 |
| 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 | 21,132,563 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,705,980 |
| Southampton | 6,559,810 |
| Felixstowe | 3,431,435 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,776,641 |
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 | 9,892,233 | 11,240,330 | +1,348,097 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,538,506 | 4,167,474 | +628,968 |
| Southampton | 3,426,144 | 3,133,666 | -292,478 |
| Felixstowe | 2,513,646 | 917,789 | -1,595,857 |
| Immingham Docks | 950,004 | 826,637 | -123,367 |
| Harwich | 1,019,901 | 442,518 | -577,383 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 787,008 | 667,190 | -119,818 |
| Liverpool Docks | 108,997 | 1,233,643 | +1,124,646 |
| East Midlands Airport | 726,726 | 508,658 | -218,068 |
| Eurotunnel | 848,760 | 160,471 | -688,289 |
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