Import/export HS code 580430: Handmade lace
Lace crafted by hand, often used for decorative purposes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 123,398 |
| Germany | 48,519 |
| Italy | 39,180 |
| China | 31,672 |
| France | 26,151 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 33,831 | 89,567 | +55,736 |
| Germany | 14,575 | 33,944 | +19,369 |
| Italy | 8,409 | 30,771 | +22,362 |
| China | 18,783 | 12,889 | -5,894 |
| France | 24,404 | 1,747 | -22,657 |
| Israel | 7,264 | 12,199 | +4,935 |
| Nigeria | 19,184 | 0 | -19,184 |
| Switzerland | 15,354 | 0 | -15,354 |
| Australia | 9,318 | 0 | -9,318 |
| Japan | 3,640 | 2,697 | -943 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 169,289 |
| Germany | 44,263 |
| Italy | 30,055 |
| France | 26,151 |
| Nigeria | 19,184 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 58,122 | 111,167 | +53,045 |
| Germany | 10,319 | 33,944 | +23,625 |
| Italy | 8,409 | 21,646 | +13,237 |
| France | 24,404 | 1,747 | -22,657 |
| Nigeria | 19,184 | 0 | -19,184 |
| Switzerland | 15,354 | 0 | -15,354 |
| Israel | 4,420 | 10,009 | +5,589 |
| Taiwan | 8,570 | 0 | -8,570 |
| Japan | 3,640 | 2,697 | -943 |
| Romania | 5,582 | 0 | -5,582 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 229,893 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 85,634 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 54,465 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 133,930 | 95,963 | -37,967 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,313 | 84,321 | +83,008 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 48,163 | 6,302 | -41,861 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 138,195 |
| Immingham Docks | 114,492 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 75,830 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,774 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,750 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 79,663 | 58,532 | -21,131 |
| Immingham Docks | 33,831 | 80,661 | +46,830 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 48,812 | 27,018 | -21,794 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,965 | 7,809 | +4,844 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,750 | 0 | -8,750 |
| Felixstowe | 1,313 | 6,302 | +4,989 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,582 | 0 | -5,582 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,532 | 2,604 | +1,072 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 3,660 | +3,660 |
| Glasgow Airport | 958 | 0 | -958 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 10 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| POWELL-CRAFT (RETAIL) LIMITED | 24 |
| WACOAL EUROPE LTD | 15 |
| TWIN ATTITUDE UK LIMITED | 13 |
| BANBURY POSTICHE LIMITED | 12 |
| PONGEES LIMITED | 11 |
| THE WIG DEPARTMENT LTD | 10 |
| USEMORE (UK) LIMITED | 10 |
| JAMES HARE LIMITED | 10 |
| VIVIENNE WESTWOOD LIMITED | 9 |
| HOUSE OF SAVIN LIMITED | 9 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 15m-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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 462,962 |
| Romania | 14,855 |
| South Korea | 13,116 |
| Italy | 10,897 |
| Japan | 10,577 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 455,406 | 7,556 | -447,850 |
| Romania | 0 | 14,855 | +14,855 |
| South Korea | 13,116 | 0 | -13,116 |
| Italy | 9,314 | 1,583 | -7,731 |
| Japan | 10,577 | 0 | -10,577 |
| Morocco | 2,728 | 7,709 | +4,981 |
| Mexico | 5,543 | 0 | -5,543 |
| United States | 1,800 | 2,077 | +277 |
| Spain | 3,280 | 0 | -3,280 |
| New Zealand | 2,731 | 0 | -2,731 |
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) | 481,946 |
| Air transport | 59,847 |
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) | 458,134 | 23,812 | -434,322 |
| Air transport | 49,879 | 9,968 | -39,911 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 427,909 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 46,535 |
| East Midlands Airport | 26,330 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 21,573 |
| ZLC | 7,513 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 425,296 | 2,613 | -422,683 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 28,820 | 17,715 | -11,105 |
| East Midlands Airport | 24,253 | 2,077 | -22,176 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 20,208 | 1,365 | -18,843 |
| ZLC | 2,570 | 4,943 | +2,373 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,848 | 1,583 | -1,265 |
| Portsmouth | 927 | 3,484 | +2,557 |
| Dover | 3,091 | 0 | -3,091 |
Quick facts
HS code: 580430
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Lace crafted by hand, often used for decorative purposes