Import/export HS code 551011: Single strand yarn
Yarn made from artificial fibers, consisting of a single strand. Not for retail sale
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 1,659,279 |
| Belgium | 1,215,230 |
| Indonesia | 991,881 |
| Italy | 795,052 |
| Turkey | 464,823 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 846,733 | 812,546 | -34,187 |
| Belgium | 685,251 | 529,979 | -155,272 |
| Indonesia | 502,667 | 489,214 | -13,453 |
| Italy | 455,158 | 339,894 | -115,264 |
| Turkey | 210,414 | 254,409 | +43,995 |
| Germany | 320,074 | 48,817 | -271,257 |
| Austria | 118,718 | 244,304 | +125,586 |
| China | 6,400 | 90,267 | +83,867 |
| Poland | 9,574 | 36,165 | +26,591 |
| Singapore | 45,202 | 0 | -45,202 |
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 | 1,576,550 |
| India | 1,224,948 |
| Turkey | 951,909 |
| Italy | 642,850 |
| Viet Nam | 633,256 |
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 | 885,053 | 691,497 | -193,556 |
| India | 407,751 | 817,197 | +409,446 |
| Turkey | 691,242 | 260,667 | -430,575 |
| Italy | 386,651 | 256,199 | -130,452 |
| Viet Nam | 312,338 | 320,918 | +8,580 |
| Belgium | 372,913 | 201,226 | -171,687 |
| Croatia | 118,718 | 244,304 | +125,586 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 0 | 45,830 | +45,830 |
| France | 21,953 | 18,305 | -3,648 |
| 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 | 9 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,732,168 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,577,787 |
| Other | 545,126 |
| Road transport | 273,041 |
| Air transport | 15,240 |
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) | 1,249,474 | 1,482,694 | +233,220 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,359,699 | 1,218,088 | -141,611 |
| Other | 406,346 | 138,780 | -267,566 |
| Road transport | 242,520 | 30,521 | -211,999 |
| Air transport | 0 | 15,240 | +15,240 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 1,552,605 |
| Dover | 988,710 |
| Immingham Docks | 895,500 |
| Felixstowe | 724,610 |
| 000 | 545,126 |
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 | 607,924 | 944,681 | +336,757 |
| Dover | 536,709 | 452,001 | -84,708 |
| Immingham Docks | 506,815 | 388,685 | -118,130 |
| Felixstowe | 544,649 | 179,961 | -364,688 |
| 000 | 406,346 | 138,780 | -267,566 |
| ZLC | 256,950 | 100,960 | -155,990 |
| Eurotunnel | 112,847 | 120,209 | +7,362 |
| 499 | 0 | 213,320 | +213,320 |
| Killingholme | 25,449 | 187,124 | +161,675 |
| London | 79,802 | 48,893 | -30,909 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
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 | 47 |
| URGO LIMITED | 28 |
| SKINWEAR LIMITED | 26 |
| CONVATEC LIMITED | 26 |
| PAX YARNS LIMITED | 23 |
| J. & D. WILKIE, LIMITED | 20 |
| 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 | 7 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| 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 | 0 | 3,740 | +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) | 2,388 | 3,740 | +1,352 |
| 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 | 2,388 | 3,740 | +1,352 |
| 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