Import/export HS code 50040090: Various silk yarn
Silk yarn that doesn’t fall into unbleached, scoured, or bleached categories
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 | 2,873,407 |
| China | 139,269 |
| France | 115,552 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 6,319 |
| United States | 2,973 |
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 | 1,427,075 | 1,446,332 | +19,257 |
| China | 82,895 | 56,374 | -26,521 |
| France | 74,619 | 40,933 | -33,686 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 6,319 | +6,319 |
| United States | 2,973 | 0 | -2,973 |
| Germany | 1,026 | 880 | -146 |
| Japan | 923 | 0 | -923 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Romania | 1,533,373 |
| Italy | 988,196 |
| China | 593,821 |
| Viet Nam | 17,354 |
| United States | 2,973 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romania | 1,088,827 | 444,546 | -644,281 |
| Italy | 268,003 | 720,193 | +452,190 |
| China | 228,682 | 365,139 | +136,457 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 17,354 | +17,354 |
| United States | 2,973 | 0 | -2,973 |
| Germany | 1,026 | 880 | -146 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 1,711 | +1,711 |
| India | 0 | 1,015 | +1,015 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Suffolk | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 2,348,270 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 422,209 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 369,870 |
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 | 1,237,929 | 1,110,341 | -127,588 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 144,833 | 277,376 | +132,543 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 206,749 | 163,121 | -43,628 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,230,455 |
| London | 408,414 |
| London Gateway Port | 180,729 |
| Thamesport | 132,001 |
| Felixstowe | 56,217 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,197,385 | 1,033,070 | -164,315 |
| London | 142,615 | 265,799 | +123,184 |
| London Gateway Port | 97,956 | 82,773 | -15,183 |
| Thamesport | 74,619 | 57,382 | -17,237 |
| Felixstowe | 33,251 | 22,966 | -10,285 |
| East Midlands Airport | 16,414 | 36,600 | +20,186 |
| Birmingham Airport | 15,718 | 18,995 | +3,277 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,288 | 12,824 | +11,536 |
| Dover | 2,218 | 10,562 | +8,344 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,470 | 6,384 | +3,914 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 3 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 79,460 |
| United States | 7,257 |
| Ireland | 7,148 |
| Morocco | 6,594 |
| Brazil | 4,413 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 54,683 | 24,777 | -29,906 |
| United States | 0 | 7,257 | +7,257 |
| Ireland | 3,468 | 3,680 | +212 |
| Morocco | 0 | 6,594 | +6,594 |
| Brazil | 0 | 4,413 | +4,413 |
| Bahrain | 0 | 3,890 | +3,890 |
| Belarus | 2,712 | 0 | -2,712 |
| Japan | 2,060 | 0 | -2,060 |
| Iceland | 2,046 | 0 | -2,046 |
| Australia | 1,740 | 0 | -1,740 |
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) | 90,312 |
| Air transport | 33,756 |
| Road transport | 1,012 |
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) | 61,011 | 29,301 | -31,710 |
| Air transport | 7,078 | 26,678 | +19,600 |
| Road transport | 1,012 | 0 | -1,012 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 76,570 |
| East Midlands Airport | 12,825 |
| ZLC | 12,100 |
| Holyhead | 7,148 |
| Portsmouth | 6,594 |
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 | 57,543 | 19,027 | -38,516 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,740 | 11,085 | +9,345 |
| ZLC | 6,350 | 5,750 | -600 |
| Holyhead | 3,468 | 3,680 | +212 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 6,594 | +6,594 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 5,430 | +5,430 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 4,413 | +4,413 |
Quick facts
HS code: 50040090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Silk yarn that doesn’t fall into unbleached, scoured, or bleached categories