Import/export HS code 482290: Various winding supports
Other types of bobbins, spools, and supports not specifically for 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 8,372,426 |
| Netherlands | 2,349,578 |
| France | 1,619,537 |
| Ireland | 1,321,129 |
| Turkey | 795,671 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3,907,102 | 4,465,324 | +558,222 |
| Netherlands | 1,244,295 | 1,105,283 | -139,012 |
| France | 713,606 | 905,931 | +192,325 |
| Ireland | 555,424 | 765,705 | +210,281 |
| Turkey | 407,420 | 388,251 | -19,169 |
| Belgium | 408,229 | 369,749 | -38,480 |
| Poland | 261,545 | 516,014 | +254,469 |
| China | 316,051 | 379,684 | +63,633 |
| Spain | 363,522 | 329,315 | -34,207 |
| Italy | 385,905 | 218,360 | -167,545 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 9,693,691 |
| Netherlands | 2,340,284 |
| Spain | 1,039,188 |
| China | 880,989 |
| Turkey | 795,671 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 4,326,409 | 5,367,282 | +1,040,873 |
| Netherlands | 1,257,733 | 1,082,551 | -175,182 |
| Spain | 534,885 | 504,303 | -30,582 |
| China | 449,679 | 431,310 | -18,369 |
| Turkey | 407,420 | 388,251 | -19,169 |
| Belgium | 410,653 | 345,635 | -65,018 |
| Poland | 275,486 | 350,641 | +75,155 |
| Italy | 379,160 | 183,518 | -195,642 |
| Estonia | 9,518 | 50,204 | +40,686 |
| United States | 27,121 | 23,048 | -4,073 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 13 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 11 | 9 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +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) | 14,510,936 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,133,964 |
| Other | 1,334,134 |
| Air transport | 396,109 |
| Road transport | 13,264 |
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) | 6,933,568 | 7,577,368 | +643,800 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,010,693 | 1,123,271 | +112,578 |
| Other | 574,161 | 759,973 | +185,812 |
| Air transport | 247,543 | 148,566 | -98,977 |
| Road transport | 13,264 | 0 | -13,264 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 9,501,958 |
| Harwich | 1,660,146 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,617,077 |
| 000 | 1,334,134 |
| Felixstowe | 1,006,879 |
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 | 4,496,479 | 5,005,479 | +509,000 |
| Harwich | 668,974 | 991,172 | +322,198 |
| Eurotunnel | 911,405 | 705,672 | -205,733 |
| 000 | 574,161 | 759,973 | +185,812 |
| Felixstowe | 373,590 | 633,289 | +259,699 |
| London | 244,817 | 432,288 | +187,471 |
| London Gateway Port | 378,632 | 113,436 | -265,196 |
| Killingholme | 196,667 | 116,273 | -80,394 |
| Immingham Docks | 105,049 | 186,909 | +81,860 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 135,419 | 123,919 | -11,500 |
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 | 33 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 25 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 21 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 16 |
| Other manufacturing | 12 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 38 |
| 2025-10 | 33 |
| 2025-09 | 44 |
| 2025-08 | 33 |
| 2025-07 | 31 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KINGDOM PACKAGING LIMITED | 65 |
| INVISTA TEXTILES (U.K.) LIMITED | 47 |
| PALM PAPER LIMITED | 45 |
| CEDO LIMITED | 42 |
| LEONHARD KURZ (U.K.) LIMITED | 42 |
| PRECON PRODUCTS LTD | 42 |
| PPM INDUSTRIES UK LIMITED | 42 |
| GLATFELTER LYDNEY, LTD. | 41 |
| SCHADES LIMITED | 40 |
| BRITISH POLYTHENE INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 39 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 51 |
| 54m+ | 46 |
| 15m-54m | 20 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
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 | 5,123,580 |
| Romania | 1,517,206 |
| Italy | 454,252 |
| Belgium | 370,887 |
| Austria | 218,639 |
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 | 2,851,505 | 2,272,075 | -579,430 |
| Romania | 754,089 | 763,117 | +9,028 |
| Italy | 257,842 | 196,410 | -61,432 |
| Belgium | 177,316 | 193,571 | +16,255 |
| Austria | 136,939 | 81,700 | -55,239 |
| Germany | 166,814 | 44,033 | -122,781 |
| Norway | 137,415 | 39,641 | -97,774 |
| Netherlands | 87,047 | 74,519 | -12,528 |
| France | 38,365 | 121,275 | +82,910 |
| Spain | 70,731 | 34,294 | -36,437 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 854,686 |
| Ireland | 120,762 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 854,686 | 0 | -854,686 |
| Ireland | 120,762 | 0 | -120,762 |
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) | 7,524,453 |
| Other | 975,448 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 431,105 |
| Air transport | 96,389 |
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) | 3,621,463 | 3,902,990 | +281,527 |
| Other | 975,448 | 0 | -975,448 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 330,381 | 100,724 | -229,657 |
| Air transport | 30,218 | 66,171 | +35,953 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Heysham | 3,737,963 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,758,181 |
| 000 | 975,448 |
| Immingham Docks | 372,092 |
| London | 274,533 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heysham | 1,658,538 | 2,079,425 | +420,887 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,464,017 | 1,294,164 | -169,853 |
| 000 | 975,448 | 0 | -975,448 |
| Immingham Docks | 211,159 | 160,933 | -50,226 |
| London | 174,160 | 100,373 | -73,787 |
| Holyhead | 138,245 | 94,367 | -43,878 |
| Liverpool Docks | 89,232 | 104,374 | +15,142 |
| Harwich | 44,559 | 69,289 | +24,730 |
| Hull | 37,243 | 20,325 | -16,918 |
| East Midlands Airport | 19,720 | 31,758 | +12,038 |
Quick facts
HS code: 482290
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of bobbins, spools, and supports not specifically for textile yarn