Import/export HS code 482210: Supports for textile yarn
Bobbins and spools specifically designed for winding textile yarn
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,482,858 |
| Ireland | 580,292 |
| India | 291,700 |
| Turkey | 221,223 |
| Germany | 136,027 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,361,740 | 1,121,118 | -240,622 |
| Ireland | 302,050 | 278,242 | -23,808 |
| India | 161,561 | 130,139 | -31,422 |
| Turkey | 180,215 | 41,008 | -139,207 |
| Germany | 119,452 | 16,575 | -102,877 |
| Belgium | 1,017 | 117,271 | +116,254 |
| Spain | 20,334 | 6,638 | -13,696 |
| Netherlands | 4,497 | 16,308 | +11,811 |
| United States | 0 | 13,630 | +13,630 |
| Czechia | 13,585 | 0 | -13,585 |
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 | 2,484,934 |
| India | 291,700 |
| Turkey | 222,886 |
| Germany | 145,524 |
| Belgium | 117,271 |
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 | 1,363,816 | 1,121,118 | -242,698 |
| India | 161,561 | 130,139 | -31,422 |
| Turkey | 181,878 | 41,008 | -140,870 |
| Germany | 119,452 | 26,072 | -93,380 |
| Belgium | 0 | 117,271 | +117,271 |
| United States | 13,585 | 13,630 | +45 |
| Spain | 20,334 | 6,638 | -13,696 |
| Netherlands | 5,514 | 6,811 | +1,297 |
| Italy | 8,636 | 2,692 | -5,944 |
| Viet Nam | 10,648 | 0 | -10,648 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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) | 3,070,935 |
| Other | 572,616 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 224,356 |
| Air transport | 76,383 |
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) | 1,778,088 | 1,292,847 | -485,241 |
| Other | 294,374 | 278,242 | -16,132 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 64,082 | 160,274 | +96,192 |
| Air transport | 54,185 | 22,198 | -31,987 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 2,449,307 |
| 000 | 572,616 |
| Felixstowe | 288,029 |
| London Gateway Port | 210,610 |
| Eurotunnel | 98,054 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 1,330,520 | 1,118,787 | -211,733 |
| 000 | 294,374 | 278,242 | -16,132 |
| Felixstowe | 188,822 | 99,207 | -89,615 |
| London Gateway Port | 152,315 | 58,295 | -94,020 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 98,054 | +98,054 |
| Killingholme | 76,883 | 0 | -76,883 |
| Dover | 41,179 | 5,553 | -35,626 |
| Southampton | 21,905 | 18,235 | -3,670 |
| Thamesport | 22,452 | 10,662 | -11,790 |
| East Midlands Airport | 21,475 | 9,528 | -11,947 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 11 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 134,277 |
| United States | 78,646 |
| Italy | 57,585 |
| Netherlands | 25,249 |
| Spain | 23,145 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 55,984 | 78,293 | +22,309 |
| United States | 11,006 | 67,640 | +56,634 |
| Italy | 44,800 | 12,785 | -32,015 |
| Netherlands | 11,102 | 14,147 | +3,045 |
| Spain | 10,155 | 12,990 | +2,835 |
| Thailand | 15,000 | 0 | -15,000 |
| Ireland | 49 | 8,734 | +8,685 |
| Canada | 8,211 | 0 | -8,211 |
| Turkey | 7,000 | 0 | -7,000 |
| Viet Nam | 5,123 | 0 | -5,123 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 49 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 49 | 0 | -49 |
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) | 232,140 |
| Air transport | 68,305 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 67,053 |
| Other | 49 |
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) | 111,181 | 120,959 | +9,778 |
| Air transport | 52,967 | 15,338 | -37,629 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,123 | 61,930 | +56,807 |
| Other | 49 | 0 | -49 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 198,198 |
| Southampton | 67,053 |
| East Midlands Airport | 35,053 |
| Harwich | 22,251 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,864 |
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 | 100,120 | 98,078 | -2,042 |
| Southampton | 5,123 | 61,930 | +56,807 |
| East Midlands Airport | 32,292 | 2,761 | -29,531 |
| Harwich | 8,104 | 14,147 | +6,043 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,342 | 8,522 | +6,180 |
| Manchester Airport | 10,122 | 0 | -10,122 |
| ZLC | 8,211 | 877 | -7,334 |
| Heysham | 0 | 8,734 | +8,734 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 3,178 | +3,178 |
| Dover | 1,637 | 0 | -1,637 |
Quick facts
HS code: 482210
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Bobbins and spools specifically designed for winding textile yarn