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 | 399,351 |
| Germany | 348,216 |
| China | 330,381 |
| Romania | 247,748 |
| Spain | 171,937 |
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 | 239,139 | 160,212 | -78,927 |
| Germany | 202,666 | 145,550 | -57,116 |
| China | 312,519 | 17,862 | -294,657 |
| Romania | 172,536 | 75,212 | -97,324 |
| Spain | 104,881 | 67,056 | -37,825 |
| Belgium | 15,691 | 128,355 | +112,664 |
| Netherlands | 51,779 | 56,424 | +4,645 |
| France | 51,694 | 41,972 | -9,722 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 91,906 | +91,906 |
| Indonesia | 21,998 | 0 | -21,998 |
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 | 715,648 |
| Thailand | 264,259 |
| Indonesia | 210,687 |
| Spain | 197,456 |
| Turkey | 156,082 |
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 | 536,306 | 179,342 | -356,964 |
| Thailand | 168,573 | 95,686 | -72,887 |
| Indonesia | 55,017 | 155,670 | +100,653 |
| Spain | 111,334 | 86,122 | -25,212 |
| Turkey | 106,033 | 50,049 | -55,984 |
| Germany | 73,839 | 51,458 | -22,381 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 91,906 | +91,906 |
| Slovenia | 48,077 | 31,726 | -16,351 |
| India | 37,239 | 20,800 | -16,439 |
| France | 10,291 | 6,233 | -4,058 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Merseyside | 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 | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 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) | 1,154,061 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 613,561 |
| Air transport | 204,696 |
| Other | 19,496 |
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) | 688,341 | 465,720 | -222,621 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 372,873 | 240,688 | -132,185 |
| Air transport | 120,592 | 84,104 | -36,488 |
| Other | 5,310 | 14,186 | +8,876 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 460,798 |
| Dover | 382,205 |
| Felixstowe | 350,948 |
| Eurotunnel | 153,471 |
| Thamesport | 139,754 |
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 | 273,196 | 187,602 | -85,594 |
| Dover | 218,914 | 163,291 | -55,623 |
| Felixstowe | 266,668 | 84,280 | -182,388 |
| Eurotunnel | 104,882 | 48,589 | -56,293 |
| Thamesport | 117,855 | 21,899 | -95,956 |
| Birmingham Airport | 56,623 | 63,238 | +6,615 |
| Killingholme | 20,024 | 93,204 | +73,180 |
| East Midlands Airport | 32,569 | 17,903 | -14,666 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,472 | 31,985 | +13,513 |
| Hull | 5,036 | 35,151 | +30,115 |
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 | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SOMAC THREADS LIMITED | 45 |
| MADEIRA UK LLP | 44 |
| IMMI LTD | 38 |
| COATS TRADING (UK) LIMITED | 38 |
| AMANN THREADS UK LIMITED | 36 |
| PRACTICAL PUBLISHING INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 31 |
| MARATHON THREADS (NOTTINGHAM) LTD | 24 |
| SURVITEC GROUP LIMITED | 20 |
| J. & P. COATS, LIMITED | 20 |
| MALCOLM ROSS & SONS LIMITED | 17 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 375,122 |
| Viet Nam | 157,754 |
| Morocco | 126,992 |
| Ireland | 83,956 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 137,554 | 237,568 | +100,014 |
| Viet Nam | 153,753 | 4,001 | -149,752 |
| Morocco | 39,631 | 87,361 | +47,730 |
| Ireland | 48,579 | 35,377 | -13,202 |
| Madagascar | 53,641 | 19,009 | -34,632 |
| Tunisia | 8,001 | 19,995 | +11,994 |
| Czechia | 16,597 | 4,629 | -11,968 |
| Mexico | 14,982 | 0 | -14,982 |
| Indonesia | 11,859 | 0 | -11,859 |
| Sweden | 2,638 | 6,136 | +3,498 |
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 | 2,333 |
| 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 | 1,149 | 1,184 | +35 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 392,892 |
| Air transport | 309,743 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 232,289 |
| Other | 2,348 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 155,504 | 237,388 | +81,884 |
| Air transport | 242,284 | 67,459 | -174,825 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 117,247 | 115,042 | -2,205 |
| Other | 1,149 | 1,199 | +50 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 293,091 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 243,786 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 126,409 |
| Southampton | 65,824 |
| Heysham | 61,630 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 73,572 | 219,519 | +145,947 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 204,449 | 39,337 | -165,112 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 67,596 | 58,813 | -8,783 |
| Southampton | 63,814 | 2,010 | -61,804 |
| Heysham | 35,539 | 26,091 | -9,448 |
| London Gateway Port | 14,982 | 19,009 | +4,027 |
| Manchester Airport | 7,405 | 18,302 | +10,897 |
| Portsmouth | 2,652 | 20,852 | +18,200 |
| London Stansted Airport | 13,507 | 7,620 | -5,887 |
| East Midlands Airport | 13,483 | 2,200 | -11,283 |
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