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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 1,531,537 |
| India | 1,199,180 |
| Indonesia | 1,039,977 |
| Italy | 751,829 |
| Turkey | 691,062 |
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 | 630,585 | 900,952 | +270,367 |
| India | 762,024 | 437,156 | -324,868 |
| Indonesia | 732,662 | 307,315 | -425,347 |
| Italy | 411,483 | 340,346 | -71,137 |
| Turkey | 263,054 | 428,008 | +164,954 |
| Austria | 186,994 | 259,711 | +72,717 |
| Germany | 122,076 | 57,542 | -64,534 |
| China | 6,400 | 164,377 | +157,977 |
| Poland | 31,373 | 29,792 | -1,581 |
| France | 26,754 | 13,992 | -12,762 |
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 | 1,562,688 |
| India | 1,167,178 |
| Viet Nam | 1,062,354 |
| Turkey | 733,973 |
| Italy | 547,565 |
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 | 993,125 | 569,563 | -423,562 |
| India | 725,371 | 441,807 | -283,564 |
| Viet Nam | 371,202 | 691,152 | +319,950 |
| Turkey | 299,707 | 434,266 | +134,559 |
| Italy | 282,490 | 265,075 | -17,415 |
| Belgium | 251,548 | 209,800 | -41,748 |
| Croatia | 186,994 | 251,920 | +64,926 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 0 | 45,830 | +45,830 |
| China | 21,999 | 18,904 | -3,095 |
| France | 26,754 | 13,992 | -12,762 |
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 |
| 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 | 8 | 3 | -5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,039,457 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,456,056 |
| Other | 489,488 |
| Road transport | 141,543 |
| 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) | 1,253,936 | 1,785,521 | +531,585 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,339,291 | 1,116,765 | -222,526 |
| Other | 473,190 | 16,298 | -456,892 |
| Road transport | 111,022 | 30,521 | -80,501 |
| Air transport | 9,033 | 9,786 | +753 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,317,118 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,281,383 |
| Dover | 985,612 |
| Felixstowe | 683,075 |
| 000 | 489,488 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 484,975 | 832,143 | +347,168 |
| Liverpool Docks | 661,928 | 619,455 | -42,473 |
| Dover | 446,095 | 539,517 | +93,422 |
| Felixstowe | 532,157 | 150,918 | -381,239 |
| 000 | 473,190 | 16,298 | -456,892 |
| ZLC | 114,258 | 229,433 | +115,175 |
| 499 | 30,389 | 257,041 | +226,652 |
| Killingholme | 72,485 | 114,639 | +42,154 |
| Eurotunnel | 119,275 | 65,845 | -53,430 |
| 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
|
8 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 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 | 48 |
| URGO LIMITED | 30 |
| CONVATEC LIMITED | 29 |
| SKINWEAR LIMITED | 27 |
| J. & D. WILKIE, LIMITED | 23 |
| PAX YARNS LIMITED | 23 |
| JOHN L. BRIERLEY LIMITED | 16 |
| WOOL AND THE GANG LTD | 11 |
| REX H. PERKINS LIMITED | 9 |
| FABRICS & YARNS (MACCLESFIELD) LTD | 9 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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) | 3,740 |
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) | 3,740 | 0 | -3,740 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 8,778 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,740 |
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 | 3,740 | 0 | -3,740 |
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