Import/export HS code 56060091: Gimped yarn
Decorative yarn with a twisted or coiled appearance, used in textiles and crafts
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 3,168,681 |
| France | 655,436 |
| Turkey | 72,242 |
| Germany | 17,587 |
| United States | 15,972 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1,660,149 | 1,508,532 | -151,617 |
| France | 405,084 | 250,352 | -154,732 |
| Turkey | 22,551 | 49,691 | +27,140 |
| Germany | 16,118 | 1,469 | -14,649 |
| United States | 10,450 | 5,522 | -4,928 |
| Portugal | 8,285 | 7,101 | -1,184 |
| China | 11,742 | 0 | -11,742 |
| Poland | 3,793 | 4,986 | +1,193 |
| Brazil | 6,668 | 0 | -6,668 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 3,199,981 |
| France | 343,472 |
| Turkey | 72,242 |
| United Kingdom | 68,721 |
| Estonia | 40,089 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1,733,860 | 1,466,121 | -267,739 |
| France | 197,194 | 146,278 | -50,916 |
| Turkey | 22,551 | 49,691 | +27,140 |
| United Kingdom | 54,609 | 14,112 | -40,497 |
| Estonia | 1,031 | 39,058 | +38,027 |
| China | 28,860 | 2,113 | -26,747 |
| Germany | 16,118 | 1,857 | -14,261 |
| Portugal | 8,285 | 7,101 | -1,184 |
| Poland | 3,793 | 0 | -3,793 |
| United States | 0 | 3,665 | +3,665 |
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 | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Devon | 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 | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 2,401,849 |
| Air transport | 1,308,510 |
| Other | 172,205 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 89,929 |
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) | 730,941 | 1,670,908 | +939,967 |
| Air transport | 1,299,213 | 9,297 | -1,289,916 |
| Other | 78,539 | 93,666 | +15,127 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 36,147 | 53,782 | +17,635 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,524,626 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,231,444 |
| Eurotunnel | 740,197 |
| 000 | 172,205 |
| Felixstowe | 61,308 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 428,324 | 1,096,302 | +667,978 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,231,444 | 0 | -1,231,444 |
| Eurotunnel | 254,791 | 485,406 | +230,615 |
| 000 | 78,539 | 93,666 | +15,127 |
| Felixstowe | 16,654 | 44,654 | +28,000 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 44,566 | 5,037 | -39,529 |
| Birmingham Airport | 47,298 | 1,469 | -45,829 |
| Purfleet | 0 | 42,924 | +42,924 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 40,290 | +40,290 |
| London Stansted Airport | 13,858 | 0 | -13,858 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of wearing apparel
|
6 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
4 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
4 |
|
Human health activities
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 5 |
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| URGO LIMITED | 36 |
| THE LUREX COMPANY LIMITED | 15 |
| YARNFAB INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 14 |
| LADKINS LIMITED | 14 |
| CORGI HOSIERY LIMITED | 9 |
| SKINWEAR LIMITED | 8 |
| STEWART SUPERIOR EUROPE LIMITED | 8 |
| MEDLOCK MEDICAL LIMITED | 8 |
| MM FLOWERS LIMITED | 6 |
| J.ALEX SWIFT LIMITED | 5 |
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+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 131,189 |
| Italy | 14,156 |
| Portugal | 7,977 |
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 | 63,254 | 67,935 | +4,681 |
| Italy | 14,156 | 0 | -14,156 |
| Portugal | 4,384 | 3,593 | -791 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 101,225 |
| Turkey | 29,964 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 33,290 | 67,935 | +34,645 |
| Turkey | 29,964 | 0 | -29,964 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 131,189 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,218 |
| Air transport | 915 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 63,254 | 67,935 | +4,681 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,540 | 2,678 | -15,862 |
| Air transport | 0 | 915 | +915 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 131,189 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 21,218 |
| East Midlands Airport | 915 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 63,254 | 67,935 | +4,681 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,540 | 2,678 | -15,862 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 915 | +915 |
Quick facts
HS code: 56060091
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Decorative yarn with a twisted or coiled appearance, used in textiles and crafts