Import/export HS code 56060099: Various fancy yarns
Other types of decorative yarns not specified elsewhere, 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 2,351,476 |
| China | 769,804 |
| Italy | 566,270 |
| India | 312,283 |
| Germany | 261,341 |
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 | 1,347,095 | 1,004,381 | -342,714 |
| China | 561,383 | 208,421 | -352,962 |
| Italy | 259,361 | 306,909 | +47,548 |
| India | 115,258 | 197,025 | +81,767 |
| Germany | 140,362 | 120,979 | -19,383 |
| France | 33,773 | 63,403 | +29,630 |
| United States | 37,979 | 41,687 | +3,708 |
| Mexico | 37,357 | 4,721 | -32,636 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 37,130 | 4,429 | -32,701 |
| Hungary | 35,208 | 0 | -35,208 |
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 | 2,360,433 |
| China | 997,214 |
| Italy | 543,991 |
| India | 331,524 |
| United States | 79,666 |
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 | 1,355,048 | 1,005,385 | -349,663 |
| China | 696,710 | 300,504 | -396,206 |
| Italy | 246,910 | 297,081 | +50,171 |
| India | 134,499 | 197,025 | +62,526 |
| United States | 37,979 | 41,687 | +3,708 |
| Germany | 36,259 | 33,325 | -2,934 |
| Romania | 40,107 | 15,234 | -24,873 |
| Hungary | 35,208 | 14,997 | -20,211 |
| Mexico | 37,357 | 4,721 | -32,636 |
| Japan | 23,994 | 7,412 | -16,582 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
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) | 3,351,699 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 691,521 |
| Air transport | 512,583 |
| Road transport | 153,268 |
| Other | 726 |
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) | 2,053,039 | 1,298,660 | -754,379 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 258,324 | 433,197 | +174,873 |
| Air transport | 285,530 | 227,053 | -58,477 |
| Road transport | 77,037 | 76,231 | -806 |
| Other | 96 | 630 | +534 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,279,009 |
| London Gateway Port | 544,097 |
| Southampton | 457,124 |
| Dover | 351,942 |
| London | 198,559 |
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 | 1,551,951 | 727,058 | -824,893 |
| London Gateway Port | 219,198 | 324,899 | +105,701 |
| Southampton | 246,529 | 210,595 | -35,934 |
| Dover | 138,445 | 213,497 | +75,052 |
| London | 53,635 | 144,924 | +91,289 |
| ZLC | 93,117 | 103,243 | +10,126 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 108,904 | 42,715 | -66,189 |
| Birmingham Airport | 57,396 | 76,953 | +19,557 |
| East Midlands Airport | 83,798 | 49,303 | -34,495 |
| Immingham Docks | 33,536 | 23,417 | -10,119 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 20 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 15 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 19 |
| 2026-02 | 17 |
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-12 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LINTON TWEEDS LIMITED | 37 |
| KING COLE LIMITED | 35 |
| GIFTPOINT LTD | 35 |
| UTOPIA CRAFTS LTD | 28 |
| ABRAHAM MOON & SONS LIMITED | 28 |
| TILSATEC LIMITED | 27 |
| TEJAY SPORTSWEAR LIMITED | 26 |
| REX H. PERKINS LIMITED | 25 |
| ARTSTRAWS LIMITED | 24 |
| CAMIRA GROUP LTD | 22 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 30 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| NA | 35,852 |
| Taiwan | 14,549 |
| United States | 13,149 |
| United Arab Emirates | 8,142 |
| Ireland | 7,137 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 0 | 35,852 | +35,852 |
| Taiwan | 14,549 | 0 | -14,549 |
| United States | 2,949 | 10,200 | +7,251 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 8,142 | +8,142 |
| Ireland | 1,338 | 5,799 | +4,461 |
| Colombia | 3,844 | 0 | -3,844 |
| France | 2,563 | 0 | -2,563 |
| Kenya | 0 | 2,364 | +2,364 |
| South Africa | 0 | 2,102 | +2,102 |
| Mexico | 1,817 | 0 | -1,817 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 46,541 |
| Air transport | 32,383 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,012 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,955 | 42,586 | +38,631 |
| Air transport | 9,705 | 22,678 | +12,973 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,887 | 1,125 | -14,762 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 36,960 |
| East Midlands Airport | 20,218 |
| Felixstowe | 14,549 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,609 |
| Holyhead | 4,531 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,108 | 35,852 | +34,744 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,766 | 15,452 | +10,686 |
| Felixstowe | 14,549 | 0 | -14,549 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,844 | 1,765 | -2,079 |
| Holyhead | 382 | 4,149 | +3,767 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,095 | 2,364 | +1,269 |
| Dover | 2,847 | 0 | -2,847 |
| Liverpool Docks | 956 | 1,650 | +694 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 0 | 2,102 | +2,102 |
| Southampton | 0 | 1,125 | +1,125 |
Quick facts
HS code: 56060099
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of decorative yarns not specified elsewhere, used in textiles and crafts