Import/export HS code 55081010: Sewing thread made from synthetic fibers, bulk packaging
Sewing thread made from synthetic fibers, sold in bulk for industrial or large-scale use
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Thailand | 481,125 |
| Germany | 354,698 |
| China | 270,612 |
| Belgium | 241,183 |
| Romania | 222,196 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand | 199,300 | 281,825 | +82,525 |
| Germany | 183,757 | 170,941 | -12,816 |
| China | 233,649 | 36,963 | -196,686 |
| Belgium | 69,338 | 171,845 | +102,507 |
| Romania | 151,678 | 70,518 | -81,160 |
| Spain | 171,937 | 0 | -171,937 |
| Malaysia | 25,925 | 107,438 | +81,513 |
| Netherlands | 59,966 | 46,092 | -13,874 |
| France | 48,169 | 55,970 | +7,801 |
| Ireland | 13,133 | 32,903 | +19,770 |
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 | 647,326 |
| Thailand | 346,033 |
| Indonesia | 285,826 |
| Spain | 194,843 |
| Malaysia | 133,363 |
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 | 447,902 | 199,424 | -248,478 |
| Thailand | 128,734 | 217,299 | +88,565 |
| Indonesia | 96,998 | 188,828 | +91,830 |
| Spain | 176,226 | 18,617 | -157,609 |
| Malaysia | 25,925 | 107,438 | +81,513 |
| Germany | 57,494 | 74,321 | +16,827 |
| Turkey | 88,778 | 39,521 | -49,257 |
| Slovenia | 57,254 | 29,545 | -27,709 |
| India | 25,326 | 37,759 | +12,433 |
| Ireland | 0 | 25,336 | +25,336 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
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 | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lincolnshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,300,956 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 622,933 |
| Air transport | 203,544 |
| Other | 22,729 |
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) | 648,098 | 652,858 | +4,760 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 410,239 | 212,694 | -197,545 |
| Air transport | 94,146 | 109,398 | +15,252 |
| Other | 14,001 | 8,728 | -5,273 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 528,407 |
| Dover | 374,061 |
| Felixstowe | 319,988 |
| Killingholme | 203,016 |
| Eurotunnel | 173,038 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 213,240 | 315,167 | +101,927 |
| Dover | 273,182 | 100,879 | -172,303 |
| Felixstowe | 242,109 | 77,879 | -164,230 |
| Killingholme | 58,928 | 144,088 | +85,160 |
| Eurotunnel | 99,469 | 73,569 | -25,900 |
| Birmingham Airport | 54,139 | 73,662 | +19,523 |
| Thamesport | 90,562 | 19,643 | -70,919 |
| London Gateway Port | 25,728 | 49,624 | +23,896 |
| Hull | 18,479 | 27,757 | +9,278 |
| East Midlands Airport | 26,252 | 19,909 | -6,343 |
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
|
9 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
5 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
4 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of wearing apparel
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 6 |
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MADEIRA UK LLP | 49 |
| SOMAC THREADS LIMITED | 48 |
| COATS TRADING (UK) LIMITED | 43 |
| AMANN THREADS UK LIMITED | 41 |
| IMMI LTD | 40 |
| PRACTICAL PUBLISHING INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 31 |
| MARATHON THREADS (NOTTINGHAM) LTD | 24 |
| J. & P. COATS, LIMITED | 22 |
| MALCOLM ROSS & SONS LIMITED | 20 |
| SURVITEC GROUP LIMITED | 20 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 956,332 |
| United States | 637,116 |
| Morocco | 154,142 |
| Ireland | 105,666 |
| 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 | 141,698 | 814,634 | +672,936 |
| United States | 202,002 | 435,114 | +233,112 |
| Morocco | 37,786 | 116,356 | +78,570 |
| Ireland | 46,831 | 58,835 | +12,004 |
| Madagascar | 53,641 | 19,009 | -34,632 |
| Tunisia | 22,638 | 6,633 | -16,005 |
| Czechia | 17,519 | 11,064 | -6,455 |
| Romania | 6,240 | 2,000 | -4,240 |
| Sweden | 6,136 | 0 | -6,136 |
| Germany | 4,196 | 0 | -4,196 |
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 | 1,263,311 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 490,956 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 269,235 |
| 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 | 231,353 | 1,031,958 | +800,605 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 201,639 | 289,317 | +87,678 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 119,991 | 149,244 | +29,253 |
| 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 | 1,196,775 |
| Liverpool Docks | 417,996 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 126,672 |
| Heysham | 76,568 |
| 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 | 203,649 | 993,126 | +789,477 |
| Liverpool Docks | 140,412 | 277,584 | +137,172 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 67,441 | 59,231 | -8,210 |
| Heysham | 33,791 | 42,777 | +8,986 |
| Southampton | 63,814 | 2,010 | -61,804 |
| Portsmouth | 7,299 | 31,178 | +23,879 |
| Manchester Airport | 3,600 | 25,226 | +21,626 |
| London Stansted Airport | 12,188 | 9,194 | -2,994 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 19,009 | +19,009 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,916 | 3,137 | -8,779 |
Quick facts
HS code: 55081010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sewing thread made from synthetic fibers, sold in bulk for industrial or large-scale use