Import/export HS code 55082090: Sewing thread made from artificial fibers, retail packaging
Sewing thread made from artificial fibers, packaged for retail sale, suitable for home or small-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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 58,990 |
| China | 32,989 |
| France | 10,053 |
| Japan | 6,685 |
| United States | 4,435 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 58,990 | 0 | -58,990 |
| China | 20,800 | 12,189 | -8,611 |
| France | 3,498 | 6,555 | +3,057 |
| Japan | 0 | 6,685 | +6,685 |
| United States | 4,435 | 0 | -4,435 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 1,968 | +1,968 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 932 | +932 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 58,990 |
| China | 34,957 |
| France | 10,053 |
| Japan | 6,685 |
| United States | 4,435 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 58,990 | 0 | -58,990 |
| China | 20,800 | 14,157 | -6,643 |
| France | 3,498 | 6,555 | +3,057 |
| Japan | 0 | 6,685 | +6,685 |
| United States | 4,435 | 0 | -4,435 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 932 | +932 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cumbria | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Outer London - South | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumbria | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 0 | 1 | +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) | 82,507 |
| Air transport | 30,438 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,107 |
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) | 76,190 | 6,317 | -69,873 |
| Air transport | 11,533 | 18,905 | +7,372 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 3,107 | +3,107 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 79,297 |
| Birmingham Airport | 15,008 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,670 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,760 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,854 |
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 | 76,190 | 3,107 | -73,083 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,498 | 11,510 | +8,012 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,275 | 7,395 | +6,120 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,760 | 0 | -6,760 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 4,854 | +4,854 |
| Southampton | 0 | 1,463 | +1,463 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 1 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JANOME UK LTD | 2 |
| JANOME GB LTD | 1 |
| CHRISANNE CLOVER LIMITED | 1 |
| BOTHY THREADS LTD | 1 |
| TECHKNITAL FABRICS LIMITED | 1 |
| J. & P. COATS, LIMITED | 1 |
| B.P. & S.C. LIMITED | 1 |
| DE LA RUE HOLDINGS LIMITED | 1 |
| JOHN DOBSON (MILNTHORPE) LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,207 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,207 | 0 | -1,207 |
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 | 1,207 |
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 | 1,207 | 0 | -1,207 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,207 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,207 | 0 | -1,207 |
Quick facts
HS code: 55082090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sewing thread made from artificial fibers, packaged for retail sale, suitable for home or small-scale use