Import/export HS code 551011: Single strand yarn
Yarn made from artificial fibers, consisting of a single strand. Not for retail sale
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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,417,717 |
| India | 1,375,086 |
| Indonesia | 1,065,752 |
| Italy | 748,919 |
| Turkey | 689,151 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 710,924 | 706,793 | -4,131 |
| India | 827,155 | 547,931 | -279,224 |
| Indonesia | 618,111 | 447,641 | -170,470 |
| Italy | 324,496 | 424,423 | +99,927 |
| Turkey | 216,488 | 472,663 | +256,175 |
| Austria | 148,496 | 282,765 | +134,269 |
| Germany | 220,134 | 57,542 | -162,592 |
| China | 6,400 | 164,377 | +157,977 |
| Poland | 9,574 | 48,192 | +38,618 |
| France | 28,185 | 23,119 | -5,066 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Indonesia | 1,677,652 |
| India | 1,224,948 |
| Viet Nam | 942,969 |
| Turkey | 866,595 |
| Italy | 544,655 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 905,088 | 772,564 | -132,524 |
| India | 672,366 | 552,582 | -119,784 |
| Viet Nam | 437,402 | 505,567 | +68,165 |
| Turkey | 387,674 | 478,921 | +91,247 |
| Italy | 231,705 | 312,950 | +81,245 |
| Belgium | 265,687 | 201,226 | -64,461 |
| Croatia | 148,496 | 274,974 | +126,478 |
| France | 28,185 | 23,119 | -5,066 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 0 | 45,830 | +45,830 |
| China | 21,999 | 15,505 | -6,494 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Devon | 1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 |
| North Wales | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 | 4 | -5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,937,210 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,655,479 |
| Other | 515,263 |
| Road transport | 198,550 |
| Air transport | 18,819 |
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) | 1,265,090 | 1,672,120 | +407,030 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,279,010 | 1,376,469 | +97,459 |
| Other | 416,323 | 98,940 | -317,383 |
| Road transport | 168,029 | 30,521 | -137,508 |
| Air transport | 0 | 18,819 | +18,819 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 1,357,222 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,205,213 |
| Dover | 938,821 |
| Felixstowe | 783,142 |
| 000 | 515,263 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 588,346 | 768,876 | +180,530 |
| Immingham Docks | 567,229 | 637,984 | +70,755 |
| Dover | 332,142 | 606,679 | +274,537 |
| Felixstowe | 590,137 | 193,005 | -397,132 |
| 000 | 416,323 | 98,940 | -317,383 |
| ZLC | 182,459 | 232,669 | +50,210 |
| 499 | 14,777 | 272,653 | +257,876 |
| Eurotunnel | 125,108 | 101,081 | -24,027 |
| Killingholme | 72,485 | 114,639 | +42,154 |
| London | 68,114 | 65,634 | -2,480 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 9 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| VERNACARE INTERNATIONAL CHORLEY & BOLTON LIMITED | 48 |
| URGO LIMITED | 30 |
| CONVATEC LIMITED | 29 |
| SKINWEAR LIMITED | 27 |
| PAX YARNS LIMITED | 23 |
| J. & D. WILKIE, LIMITED | 22 |
| JOHN L. BRIERLEY LIMITED | 16 |
| WOOL AND THE GANG LTD | 11 |
| FABRICS & YARNS (MACCLESFIELD) LTD | 9 |
| REX H. PERKINS LIMITED | 8 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 8,778 |
| Germany | 3,740 |
| Poland | 2,388 |
| New Zealand | 1,440 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 8,778 | 0 | -8,778 |
| Germany | 3,740 | 0 | -3,740 |
| Poland | 2,388 | 0 | -2,388 |
| New Zealand | 1,440 | 0 | -1,440 |
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) | 8,778 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,128 |
| Air transport | 1,440 |
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) | 8,778 | 0 | -8,778 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,128 | 0 | -6,128 |
| Air transport | 1,440 | 0 | -1,440 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 8,778 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,128 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,440 |
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 | 8,778 | 0 | -8,778 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,128 | 0 | -6,128 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,440 | 0 | -1,440 |
Quick facts
HS code: 551011
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Yarn made from artificial fibers, consisting of a single strand. Not for retail sale