Import/export HS code 550810: Sewing thread made from synthetic fibers
Sewing thread made from synthetic fibers like polyester or nylon, available in retail or bulk packaging
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 917,976 |
| Netherlands | 618,273 |
| Romania | 535,265 |
| Thailand | 461,630 |
| Germany | 411,900 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 568,809 | 349,167 | -219,642 |
| Netherlands | 250,323 | 367,950 | +117,627 |
| Romania | 296,082 | 239,183 | -56,899 |
| Thailand | 210,037 | 251,593 | +41,556 |
| Germany | 183,702 | 228,198 | +44,496 |
| Belgium | 197,349 | 190,716 | -6,633 |
| Spain | 127,409 | 44,553 | -82,856 |
| Malaysia | 25,925 | 107,438 | +81,513 |
| Turkey | 103,435 | 25,907 | -77,528 |
| France | 58,881 | 57,594 | -1,287 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,998,430 |
| Turkey | 473,001 |
| Indonesia | 406,211 |
| Thailand | 325,562 |
| Spain | 194,843 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,048,026 | 950,404 | -97,622 |
| Turkey | 298,009 | 174,992 | -123,017 |
| Indonesia | 195,197 | 211,014 | +15,817 |
| Thailand | 139,471 | 186,091 | +46,620 |
| Spain | 128,863 | 65,980 | -62,883 |
| Germany | 74,351 | 100,147 | +25,796 |
| Malaysia | 25,925 | 107,438 | +81,513 |
| Slovenia | 54,893 | 31,906 | -22,987 |
| India | 33,968 | 50,843 | +16,875 |
| United States | 31,990 | 24,148 | -7,842 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
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 | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| North Wales | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,680,572 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 815,508 |
| Air transport | 604,829 |
| Other | 41,480 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,414,804 | 1,265,768 | -149,036 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 441,280 | 374,228 | -67,052 |
| Air transport | 269,014 | 335,815 | +66,801 |
| Other | 22,344 | 19,136 | -3,208 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 846,119 |
| Southampton | 732,690 |
| Dover | 424,443 |
| Birmingham Airport | 400,802 |
| Killingholme | 348,148 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 518,244 | 327,875 | -190,369 |
| Southampton | 406,957 | 325,733 | -81,224 |
| Dover | 233,240 | 191,203 | -42,037 |
| Birmingham Airport | 149,046 | 251,756 | +102,710 |
| Killingholme | 192,588 | 155,560 | -37,028 |
| Thamesport | 173,228 | 128,133 | -45,095 |
| London Gateway Port | 72,667 | 167,883 | +95,216 |
| Eurotunnel | 106,164 | 77,932 | -28,232 |
| Immingham Docks | 27,400 | 98,447 | +71,047 |
| London | 32,866 | 47,779 | +14,913 |
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 | 22 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 9 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 16 |
| 2026-02 | 13 |
| 2026-01 | 19 |
| 2025-12 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KORBOND INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 96 |
| DEE SET LOGISTICS LIMITED | 73 |
| MADEIRA UK LLP | 60 |
| WOOL WAREHOUSE DIRECT LIMITED | 52 |
| SOMAC THREADS LIMITED | 52 |
| COATS TRADING (UK) LIMITED | 51 |
| MARATHON THREADS (NOTTINGHAM) LTD | 41 |
| AMANN THREADS UK LIMITED | 40 |
| IMMI LTD | 40 |
| FISCHBEIN-SAXON LTD | 38 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 31 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 962,448 |
| United States | 587,525 |
| Morocco | 151,495 |
| Ireland | 139,526 |
| Madagascar | 72,650 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 147,814 | 814,634 | +666,820 |
| United States | 205,678 | 381,847 | +176,169 |
| Morocco | 32,779 | 118,716 | +85,937 |
| Ireland | 60,901 | 78,625 | +17,724 |
| Madagascar | 53,641 | 19,009 | -34,632 |
| Tunisia | 19,550 | 21,558 | +2,008 |
| Czechia | 20,145 | 11,064 | -9,081 |
| Mexico | 14,982 | 0 | -14,982 |
| Japan | 10,491 | 0 | -10,491 |
| Romania | 6,240 | 2,000 | -4,240 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 2,197 |
| Nicaragua | 15 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 2,172 | 25 | -2,147 |
| Nicaragua | 0 | 15 | +15 |
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 | 1,311,352 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 455,024 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 331,230 |
| Other | 2,212 |
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 | 269,197 | 1,042,155 | +772,958 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 217,498 | 237,526 | +20,028 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 136,384 | 194,846 | +58,462 |
| Other | 2,172 | 40 | -2,132 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,206,735 |
| Liverpool Docks | 365,606 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 148,490 |
| Heysham | 105,503 |
| Southampton | 65,824 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 207,150 | 999,585 | +792,435 |
| Liverpool Docks | 141,289 | 224,317 | +83,028 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 69,258 | 79,232 | +9,974 |
| Heysham | 43,885 | 61,618 | +17,733 |
| Southampton | 63,814 | 2,010 | -61,804 |
| East Midlands Airport | 43,019 | 7,512 | -35,507 |
| London Gateway Port | 14,982 | 20,485 | +5,503 |
| Portsmouth | 7,299 | 27,568 | +20,269 |
| Manchester Airport | 3,600 | 25,226 | +21,626 |
| London Stansted Airport | 13,706 | 7,620 | -6,086 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 550810
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sewing thread made from synthetic fibers like polyester or nylon, available in retail or bulk packaging