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 | 2,717,470 |
| South Korea | 109,861 |
| China | 101,774 |
| Thailand | 38,783 |
| France | 13,333 |
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 | 1,418,415 | 1,299,055 | -119,360 |
| South Korea | 57,617 | 52,244 | -5,373 |
| China | 51,530 | 50,244 | -1,286 |
| Thailand | 38,783 | 0 | -38,783 |
| France | 7,451 | 5,882 | -1,569 |
| Czechia | 0 | 8,023 | +8,023 |
| Netherlands | 6,206 | 0 | -6,206 |
| Turkey | 0 | 4,594 | +4,594 |
| Ireland | 0 | 221 | +221 |
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 | 2,427,099 |
| China | 396,504 |
| South Korea | 107,155 |
| Italy | 20,546 |
| Singapore | 19,278 |
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 | 1,277,476 | 1,149,623 | -127,853 |
| China | 218,544 | 177,960 | -40,584 |
| South Korea | 57,617 | 49,538 | -8,079 |
| Italy | 14,664 | 5,882 | -8,782 |
| Singapore | 0 | 19,278 | +19,278 |
| Japan | 5,495 | 3,241 | -2,254 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 8,023 | +8,023 |
| Romania | 6,206 | 0 | -6,206 |
| Turkey | 0 | 4,594 | +4,594 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 1,903 | +1,903 |
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 |
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) | 2,725,655 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 241,876 |
| Air transport | 29,410 |
| Road transport | 3,103 |
| Other | 221 |
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) | 1,425,475 | 1,300,180 | -125,295 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 132,168 | 109,708 | -22,460 |
| Air transport | 19,256 | 10,154 | -9,102 |
| Road transport | 3,103 | 0 | -3,103 |
| Other | 0 | 221 | +221 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,322,175 |
| Eurotunnel | 395,562 |
| Felixstowe | 101,562 |
| Southampton | 72,959 |
| London | 43,812 |
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 | 1,340,436 | 981,739 | -358,697 |
| Eurotunnel | 80,655 | 314,907 | +234,252 |
| Felixstowe | 42,356 | 59,206 | +16,850 |
| Southampton | 56,569 | 16,390 | -40,179 |
| London | 29,749 | 14,063 | -15,686 |
| Birmingham Airport | 11,213 | 10,154 | -1,059 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 15,292 | +15,292 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,775 | 8,291 | +3,516 |
| Manchester Airport | 8,043 | 0 | -8,043 |
| 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
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
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 | 5 |
| 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 | 191,386 |
| United Arab Emirates | 92,261 |
| Kenya | 48,234 |
| Ireland | 10,689 |
| Netherlands | 7,436 |
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 | 98,425 | 92,961 | -5,464 |
| United Arab Emirates | 64,073 | 28,188 | -35,885 |
| Kenya | 17,373 | 30,861 | +13,488 |
| Ireland | 6,767 | 3,922 | -2,845 |
| Netherlands | 7,436 | 0 | -7,436 |
| Morocco | 903 | 5,920 | +5,017 |
| Philippines | 0 | 6,372 | +6,372 |
| Tunisia | 2,500 | 0 | -2,500 |
| Turkey | 0 | 2,437 | +2,437 |
| Cameroon | 1,709 | 0 | -1,709 |
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) | 214,775 |
| Air transport | 157,014 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,437 |
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) | 113,531 | 101,244 | -12,287 |
| Air transport | 86,686 | 70,328 | -16,358 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,000 | 2,437 | -1,563 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 204,086 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 139,205 |
| Holyhead | 9,128 |
| 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 | 106,764 | 97,322 | -9,442 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 79,611 | 59,594 | -20,017 |
| Holyhead | 5,206 | 3,922 | -1,284 |
| ZLC | 0 | 6,372 | +6,372 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,243 | 0 | -4,243 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,500 | 2,437 | +937 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,832 | 0 | -2,832 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 2,803 | +2,803 |
| Felixstowe | 2,500 | 0 | -2,500 |
| Heysham | 1,561 | 0 | -1,561 |
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