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 | 2,313,620 |
| France | 1,122,260 |
| China | 273,357 |
| Netherlands | 268,022 |
| United States | 263,774 |
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 | 1,414,590 | 899,030 | -515,560 |
| France | 451,824 | 670,436 | +218,612 |
| China | 190,942 | 82,415 | -108,527 |
| Netherlands | 221,896 | 46,126 | -175,770 |
| United States | 156,456 | 107,318 | -49,138 |
| Romania | 111,422 | 77,143 | -34,279 |
| India | 72,628 | 79,982 | +7,354 |
| Italy | 31,911 | 10,803 | -21,108 |
| Turkey | 11,096 | 29,726 | +18,630 |
| South Korea | 34,431 | 5,417 | -29,014 |
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 | 1,898,423 |
| China | 1,379,634 |
| Viet Nam | 337,489 |
| United States | 290,992 |
| India | 172,722 |
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 | 1,155,439 | 742,984 | -412,455 |
| China | 731,677 | 647,957 | -83,720 |
| Viet Nam | 122,954 | 214,535 | +91,581 |
| United States | 161,557 | 129,435 | -32,122 |
| India | 80,592 | 92,130 | +11,538 |
| Turkey | 93,811 | 75,023 | -18,788 |
| Netherlands | 107,834 | 46,126 | -61,708 |
| Denmark | 114,062 | 0 | -114,062 |
| South Korea | 48,658 | 5,417 | -43,241 |
| Italy | 24,296 | 8,663 | -15,633 |
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 |
| 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 | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| 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 | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| 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) | 3,345,773 |
| Air transport | 897,432 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 511,884 |
| Road transport | 24,462 |
| Other | 14,040 |
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) | 1,882,955 | 1,462,818 | -420,137 |
| Air transport | 543,554 | 353,878 | -189,676 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 307,592 | 204,292 | -103,300 |
| Road transport | 2,431 | 22,031 | +19,600 |
| Other | 10,453 | 3,587 | -6,866 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,889,803 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,290,533 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 307,989 |
| East Midlands Airport | 263,439 |
| 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 | 1,012,555 | 877,248 | -135,307 |
| Eurotunnel | 728,287 | 562,246 | -166,041 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 175,201 | 132,788 | -42,413 |
| East Midlands Airport | 157,806 | 105,633 | -52,173 |
| Felixstowe | 151,013 | 45,702 | -105,311 |
| Birmingham Airport | 85,379 | 75,060 | -10,319 |
| London Gateway Port | 74,479 | 54,268 | -20,211 |
| Harwich | 114,062 | 2,951 | -111,111 |
| Manchester Airport | 86,607 | 9,840 | -76,767 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 42,432 | 31,578 | -10,854 |
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 | 14 |
| 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 | 35 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 8,360,364 |
| Germany | 8,064,838 |
| Romania | 7,355,786 |
| United States | 4,605,592 |
| Portugal | 3,863,675 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 4,648,384 | 3,711,980 | -936,404 |
| Germany | 3,184,308 | 4,880,530 | +1,696,222 |
| Romania | 4,189,584 | 3,166,202 | -1,023,382 |
| United States | 2,835,290 | 1,770,302 | -1,064,988 |
| Portugal | 2,147,150 | 1,716,525 | -430,625 |
| Mexico | 2,182,099 | 1,070,385 | -1,111,714 |
| Viet Nam | 1,586,901 | 1,212,218 | -374,683 |
| North Macedonia | 977,532 | 747,572 | -229,960 |
| Poland | 772,579 | 608,192 | -164,387 |
| India | 527,127 | 453,293 | -73,834 |
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 | 11,363 |
| 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 | 6,693 | 4,670 | -2,023 |
| 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) | 23,953,025 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,968,350 |
| Air transport | 3,162,134 |
| Other | 13,578 |
| Road transport | 6,508 |
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) | 12,358,198 | 11,594,827 | -763,371 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,846,767 | 8,121,583 | -2,725,184 |
| Air transport | 2,067,285 | 1,094,849 | -972,436 |
| Other | 7,281 | 6,297 | -984 |
| Road transport | 6,508 | 0 | -6,508 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,426,818 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,870,389 |
| Southampton | 6,207,494 |
| Felixstowe | 4,065,488 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,726,869 |
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 | 9,463,428 | 9,963,390 | +499,962 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,800,038 | 3,070,351 | -729,687 |
| Southampton | 3,277,293 | 2,930,201 | -347,092 |
| Felixstowe | 3,044,058 | 1,021,430 | -2,022,628 |
| Immingham Docks | 873,172 | 853,697 | -19,475 |
| Harwich | 995,746 | 545,945 | -449,801 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,163,157 | 205,124 | -958,033 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 755,801 | 462,051 | -293,750 |
| East Midlands Airport | 796,954 | 356,428 | -440,526 |
| Liverpool Docks | 43,665 | 1,082,918 | +1,039,253 |
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