Import/export HS code 54012010: Bulk artificial sewing thread
Sewing thread made from artificial filaments, sold in bulk for industrial use
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 | 2,665,306 |
| South Korea | 104,846 |
| China | 72,379 |
| Thailand | 38,783 |
| France | 30,980 |
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 | 1,503,096 | 1,162,210 | -340,886 |
| South Korea | 66,162 | 38,684 | -27,478 |
| China | 49,331 | 23,048 | -26,283 |
| Thailand | 38,783 | 0 | -38,783 |
| France | 28,469 | 2,511 | -25,958 |
| Netherlands | 6,206 | 0 | -6,206 |
| Turkey | 0 | 4,594 | +4,594 |
| Czechia | 2,903 | 0 | -2,903 |
| United States | 1,217 | 0 | -1,217 |
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 | 2,363,920 |
| China | 391,642 |
| South Korea | 104,846 |
| Italy | 43,150 |
| Japan | 8,736 |
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 | 1,378,645 | 985,275 | -393,370 |
| China | 194,900 | 196,742 | +1,842 |
| South Korea | 66,162 | 38,684 | -27,478 |
| Italy | 40,639 | 2,511 | -38,128 |
| Japan | 5,495 | 3,241 | -2,254 |
| Romania | 6,206 | 0 | -6,206 |
| Turkey | 0 | 4,594 | +4,594 |
| United Kingdom | 2,903 | 0 | -2,903 |
| United States | 1,217 | 0 | -1,217 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| North Wales | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 0 | -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) | 2,673,306 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 225,738 |
| Air transport | 25,067 |
| Road transport | 3,103 |
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) | 1,511,096 | 1,162,210 | -348,886 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 163,694 | 62,044 | -101,650 |
| Air transport | 18,274 | 6,793 | -11,481 |
| Road transport | 3,103 | 0 | -3,103 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,283,840 |
| Eurotunnel | 340,462 |
| Southampton | 73,256 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 71,984 |
| Felixstowe | 63,205 |
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 | 1,266,131 | 1,017,709 | -248,422 |
| Eurotunnel | 193,450 | 147,012 | -46,438 |
| Southampton | 60,540 | 12,716 | -47,824 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 71,984 | 0 | -71,984 |
| Felixstowe | 42,356 | 20,849 | -21,507 |
| London | 34,323 | 21,377 | -12,946 |
| Birmingham Airport | 11,213 | 4,594 | -6,619 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,844 | 2,199 | -3,645 |
| Thamesport | 2,903 | 4,591 | +1,688 |
| ZLC | 6,206 | 0 | -6,206 |
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 | 6 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 5 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
| 2025-02 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 168,319 |
| United Arab Emirates | 146,925 |
| Kenya | 37,728 |
| Ireland | 10,732 |
| Netherlands | 10,584 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 96,452 | 71,867 | -24,585 |
| United Arab Emirates | 101,179 | 45,746 | -55,433 |
| Kenya | 17,373 | 20,355 | +2,982 |
| Ireland | 6,535 | 4,197 | -2,338 |
| Netherlands | 10,584 | 0 | -10,584 |
| Philippines | 0 | 6,372 | +6,372 |
| Tunisia | 2,500 | 0 | -2,500 |
| Morocco | 0 | 2,305 | +2,305 |
| Cameroon | 1,709 | 0 | -1,709 |
| Sri Lanka | 1,578 | 0 | -1,578 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 197,295 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 191,940 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,000 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 123,792 | 73,503 | -50,289 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 113,571 | 78,369 | -35,202 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,000 | 0 | -4,000 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 181,208 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 181,045 |
| Holyhead | 9,171 |
| ZLC | 6,372 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,243 |
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 | 107,036 | 74,172 | -32,864 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 119,382 | 61,663 | -57,719 |
| Holyhead | 6,535 | 2,636 | -3,899 |
| ZLC | 0 | 6,372 | +6,372 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,578 | 2,665 | +1,087 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,832 | 0 | -2,832 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 2,803 | +2,803 |
| Felixstowe | 2,500 | 0 | -2,500 |
| Heysham | 0 | 1,561 | +1,561 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,500 | 0 | -1,500 |
Quick facts
HS code: 54012010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sewing thread made from artificial filaments, sold in bulk for industrial use