Import/export HS code 54011090: Retail-packaged synthetic sewing thread
Sewing thread made from synthetic filaments, packaged and sold in retail stores
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 | 5,782,801 |
| China | 837,080 |
| India | 247,539 |
| Netherlands | 198,240 |
| Romania | 189,432 |
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 | 2,646,704 | 3,136,097 | +489,393 |
| China | 511,440 | 325,640 | -185,800 |
| India | 196,596 | 50,943 | -145,653 |
| Netherlands | 149,870 | 48,370 | -101,500 |
| Romania | 51,078 | 138,354 | +87,276 |
| Turkey | 87,815 | 84,731 | -3,084 |
| United States | 86,901 | 55,695 | -31,206 |
| Austria | 0 | 74,961 | +74,961 |
| South Korea | 43,458 | 11,977 | -31,481 |
| Ireland | 36,969 | 3,797 | -33,172 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Egypt | 3,581,345 |
| Germany | 1,928,754 |
| China | 1,142,724 |
| Turkey | 398,388 |
| India | 276,225 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 844,317 | 2,737,028 | +1,892,711 |
| Germany | 1,671,581 | 257,173 | -1,414,408 |
| China | 640,888 | 501,836 | -139,052 |
| Turkey | 208,000 | 190,388 | -17,612 |
| India | 199,864 | 76,361 | -123,503 |
| United States | 99,900 | 51,755 | -48,145 |
| Netherlands | 97,657 | 13,941 | -83,716 |
| Romania | 21,709 | 84,442 | +62,733 |
| Pakistan | 23,271 | 13,921 | -9,350 |
| Taiwan | 11,976 | 20,353 | +8,377 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 13 |
| Inner London - West | 9 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
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 | 10 | +4 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Essex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,169,911 |
| Air transport | 2,116,853 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,601,805 |
| Road transport | 15,107 |
| Other | 1,342 |
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) | 1,948,450 | 2,221,461 | +273,011 |
| Air transport | 938,099 | 1,178,754 | +240,655 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,005,156 | 596,649 | -408,507 |
| Road transport | 8,229 | 6,878 | -1,351 |
| Other | 310 | 1,032 | +722 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,696,734 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,052,091 |
| Felixstowe | 648,274 |
| Manchester Airport | 446,710 |
| Thamesport | 383,725 |
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 | 1,705,998 | 1,990,736 | +284,738 |
| Birmingham Airport | 442,544 | 609,547 | +167,003 |
| Felixstowe | 514,119 | 134,155 | -379,964 |
| Manchester Airport | 217,925 | 228,785 | +10,860 |
| Thamesport | 164,297 | 219,428 | +55,131 |
| London Gateway Port | 228,158 | 139,603 | -88,555 |
| East Midlands Airport | 127,733 | 84,832 | -42,901 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 19,317 | 127,351 | +108,034 |
| Southampton | 118,636 | 27,852 | -90,784 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 64,584 | 60,481 | -4,103 |
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 | 45 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 22 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 14 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 7 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 14 |
| 2026-03 | 19 |
| 2026-02 | 19 |
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-12 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GROVES OF THAME LIMITED | 69 |
| HABICO LIMITED | 53 |
| MADEIRA UK LLP | 52 |
| GEM IMPORTS LIMITED | 52 |
| JAY TRIM LIMITED | 50 |
| SOMAC THREADS LIMITED | 48 |
| JOHN COTTON GROUP LIMITED | 44 |
| KAYOSPRUCE LIMITED | 44 |
| SPECIALIST CRAFTS LIMITED | 40 |
| JOHN LEWIS PLC | 39 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 43 |
| 0-1m | 19 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 113,763 |
| France | 40,533 |
| Canada | 26,971 |
| Saudi Arabia | 18,000 |
| Germany | 16,793 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 42,171 | 71,592 | +29,421 |
| France | 19,299 | 21,234 | +1,935 |
| Canada | 10,500 | 16,471 | +5,971 |
| Saudi Arabia | 18,000 | 0 | -18,000 |
| Germany | 11,982 | 4,811 | -7,171 |
| United States | 8,045 | 7,640 | -405 |
| Hungary | 0 | 13,964 | +13,964 |
| China | 11,102 | 0 | -11,102 |
| Australia | 6,912 | 2,930 | -3,982 |
| Poland | 1,004 | 6,983 | +5,979 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 16,777 |
| Denmark | 9,190 |
| France | 1,902 |
| India | 944 |
| Belgium | 369 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3,008 | 13,769 | +10,761 |
| Denmark | 7,032 | 2,158 | -4,874 |
| France | 1,902 | 0 | -1,902 |
| India | 532 | 412 | -120 |
| Belgium | 0 | 369 | +369 |
| United States | 0 | 346 | +346 |
| XI | 258 | 40 | -218 |
| China | 19 | 71 | +52 |
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) | 158,897 |
| Air transport | 105,932 |
| Other | 53,751 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 930 |
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) | 61,894 | 97,003 | +35,109 |
| Air transport | 59,768 | 46,164 | -13,604 |
| Other | 21,160 | 32,591 | +11,431 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 930 | +930 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 81,726 |
| East Midlands Airport | 57,469 |
| 000 | 53,751 |
| Holyhead | 45,645 |
| Belfast Airport | 18,000 |
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 | 28,406 | 53,320 | +24,914 |
| East Midlands Airport | 30,672 | 26,797 | -3,875 |
| 000 | 21,160 | 32,591 | +11,431 |
| Holyhead | 15,725 | 29,920 | +14,195 |
| Belfast Airport | 18,000 | 0 | -18,000 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,508 | 8,272 | +764 |
| Heysham | 0 | 10,039 | +10,039 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,031 | 6,995 | +5,964 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,418 | 0 | -7,418 |
| Dover | 4,801 | 2,506 | -2,295 |
Quick facts
HS code: 54011090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sewing thread made from synthetic filaments, packaged and sold in retail stores