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 | 2,863,892 |
| South Korea | 118,551 |
| China | 101,774 |
| Thailand | 38,783 |
| France | 14,273 |
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 | 1,416,432 | 1,447,460 | +31,028 |
| South Korea | 62,103 | 56,448 | -5,655 |
| China | 49,331 | 52,443 | +3,112 |
| Thailand | 38,783 | 0 | -38,783 |
| France | 8,391 | 5,882 | -2,509 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 2,554,948 |
| China | 409,989 |
| South Korea | 118,551 |
| Italy | 23,868 |
| 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 | 1,276,561 | 1,278,387 | +1,826 |
| China | 212,895 | 197,094 | -15,801 |
| South Korea | 62,103 | 56,448 | -5,655 |
| Italy | 17,986 | 5,882 | -12,104 |
| Singapore | 0 | 19,278 | +19,278 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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) | 2,873,017 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 248,152 |
| Air transport | 27,921 |
| 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) | 1,424,432 | 1,448,585 | +24,153 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 139,557 | 108,595 | -30,962 |
| Air transport | 18,274 | 9,647 | -8,627 |
| 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 | 2,528,831 |
| Eurotunnel | 298,750 |
| Felixstowe | 101,562 |
| Southampton | 75,145 |
| London | 55,700 |
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 | 1,298,553 | 1,230,278 | -68,275 |
| Eurotunnel | 83,977 | 214,773 | +130,796 |
| Felixstowe | 42,356 | 59,206 | +16,850 |
| Southampton | 56,481 | 18,664 | -37,817 |
| London | 34,323 | 21,377 | -12,946 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 42,293 | 8,291 | -34,002 |
| Birmingham Airport | 11,213 | 7,448 | -3,765 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 5 |
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 | 184,699 |
| United Arab Emirates | 138,637 |
| Kenya | 48,234 |
| Netherlands | 10,584 |
| Ireland | 9,403 |
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 | 119,348 | 65,351 | -53,997 |
| United Arab Emirates | 87,881 | 50,756 | -37,125 |
| Kenya | 17,373 | 30,861 | +13,488 |
| Netherlands | 10,584 | 0 | -10,584 |
| Ireland | 5,206 | 4,197 | -1,009 |
| Philippines | 0 | 6,372 | +6,372 |
| Morocco | 903 | 4,937 | +4,034 |
| 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) | 208,967 |
| Air transport | 203,390 |
| 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) | 136,041 | 72,926 | -63,115 |
| Air transport | 110,494 | 92,896 | -17,598 |
| 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 | 199,564 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 185,581 |
| Holyhead | 7,842 |
| 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 | 130,835 | 68,729 | -62,106 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 106,084 | 79,497 | -26,587 |
| Holyhead | 5,206 | 2,636 | -2,570 |
| ZLC | 0 | 6,372 | +6,372 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,578 | 2,665 | +1,087 |
| 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 | 0 | 1,561 | +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