Import/export HS code 54012090: Retail-packaged artificial sewing thread
Sewing thread made from artificial 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 | 830,407 |
| China | 85,562 |
| France | 22,108 |
| Turkey | 21,863 |
| Spain | 14,429 |
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 | 409,430 | 420,977 | +11,547 |
| China | 68,854 | 16,708 | -52,146 |
| France | 9,558 | 12,550 | +2,992 |
| Turkey | 0 | 21,863 | +21,863 |
| Spain | 14,429 | 0 | -14,429 |
| United States | 8,538 | 4,231 | -4,307 |
| Japan | 3,834 | 873 | -2,961 |
| Romania | 4,413 | 0 | -4,413 |
| India | 0 | 2,892 | +2,892 |
| Italy | 1,006 | 1,426 | +420 |
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 | 733,817 |
| China | 191,219 |
| Turkey | 26,276 |
| Spain | 14,429 |
| Italy | 13,017 |
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 | 359,128 | 374,689 | +15,561 |
| China | 119,156 | 72,063 | -47,093 |
| Turkey | 4,413 | 21,863 | +17,450 |
| Spain | 14,429 | 0 | -14,429 |
| Italy | 5,169 | 7,848 | +2,679 |
| United States | 7,549 | 2,476 | -5,073 |
| France | 5,395 | 0 | -5,395 |
| Japan | 3,834 | 873 | -2,961 |
| India | 0 | 2,892 | +2,892 |
| Argentina | 2,377 | 0 | -2,377 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 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) | 829,014 |
| Air transport | 110,431 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 70,230 |
| Other | 1 |
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) | 408,806 | 420,208 | +11,402 |
| Air transport | 65,875 | 44,556 | -21,319 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 52,290 | 17,940 | -34,350 |
| Other | 0 | 1 | +1 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 672,862 |
| Eurotunnel | 146,087 |
| Felixstowe | 52,133 |
| Birmingham Airport | 44,582 |
| East Midlands Airport | 41,420 |
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 | 381,423 | 291,439 | -89,984 |
| Eurotunnel | 20,294 | 125,793 | +105,499 |
| Felixstowe | 43,479 | 8,654 | -34,825 |
| Birmingham Airport | 19,735 | 24,847 | +5,112 |
| East Midlands Airport | 31,013 | 10,407 | -20,606 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,374 | 5,523 | -5,851 |
| Southampton | 12,547 | 2,864 | -9,683 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 9,398 | +9,398 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,753 | 1,755 | -1,998 |
| London | 2,269 | 0 | -2,269 |
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
|
8 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
2 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
2 |
|
Creative, arts and entertainment activities
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 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 | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 54m+ | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Indonesia | 211,879 |
| United States | 31,652 |
| Netherlands | 10,415 |
| France | 8,596 |
| India | 4,037 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 77,867 | 134,012 | +56,145 |
| United States | 27,983 | 3,669 | -24,314 |
| Netherlands | 7,600 | 2,815 | -4,785 |
| France | 2,101 | 6,495 | +4,394 |
| India | 4,037 | 0 | -4,037 |
| Portugal | 0 | 2,446 | +2,446 |
| Italy | 1,236 | 940 | -296 |
| Pakistan | 2,123 | 0 | -2,123 |
| Switzerland | 1,455 | 0 | -1,455 |
| Belgium | 1,097 | 0 | -1,097 |
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 | 254,624 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,252 |
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 | 115,617 | 139,007 | +23,390 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,882 | 11,370 | +1,488 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 154,558 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 77,867 |
| East Midlands Airport | 17,423 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,722 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,990 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 29,154 | 125,404 | +96,250 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 77,867 | 0 | -77,867 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,989 | 12,434 | +7,445 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,287 | 7,435 | +3,148 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,498 | 1,492 | -3,006 |
| ZLC | 3,607 | 1,169 | -2,438 |
| Dover | 1,097 | 2,443 | +1,346 |
Quick facts
HS code: 54012090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sewing thread made from artificial filaments, packaged and sold in retail stores