Import/export HS code 50060010: Silk yarn
Pure silk yarn, ready for retail sale
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 32,510 |
| Italy | 31,498 |
| Germany | 27,065 |
| Malta | 20,203 |
| India | 19,453 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 5,040 | 27,470 | +22,430 |
| Italy | 14,972 | 16,526 | +1,554 |
| Germany | 15,663 | 11,402 | -4,261 |
| Malta | 10,177 | 10,026 | -151 |
| India | 9,437 | 10,016 | +579 |
| China | 16,297 | 0 | -16,297 |
| United States | 3,376 | 12,224 | +8,848 |
| Netherlands | 11,223 | 0 | -11,223 |
| Denmark | 4,451 | 6,343 | +1,892 |
| South Africa | 3,647 | 1,178 | -2,469 |
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 | 46,686 |
| France | 28,350 |
| Italy | 26,903 |
| India | 19,453 |
| Germany | 17,176 |
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 | 38,122 | 8,564 | -29,558 |
| France | 880 | 27,470 | +26,590 |
| Italy | 10,377 | 16,526 | +6,149 |
| India | 9,437 | 10,016 | +579 |
| Germany | 5,808 | 11,368 | +5,560 |
| Netherlands | 11,223 | 0 | -11,223 |
| Denmark | 4,451 | 6,343 | +1,892 |
| United States | 2,402 | 8,014 | +5,612 |
| Japan | 974 | 6,989 | +6,015 |
| Malta | 6,962 | 0 | -6,962 |
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 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 0 | -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 | 117,882 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 72,073 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,450 |
| Other | 13 |
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 | 71,422 | 46,460 | -24,962 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,018 | 46,055 | +20,037 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,160 | 5,290 | +1,130 |
| Other | 13 | 0 | -13 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 51,133 |
| East Midlands Airport | 49,576 |
| London Stansted Airport | 24,747 |
| Thamesport | 20,940 |
| Birmingham Airport | 20,102 |
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 Gateway Port | 22,921 | 28,212 | +5,291 |
| East Midlands Airport | 35,875 | 13,701 | -22,174 |
| London Stansted Airport | 19,215 | 5,532 | -13,683 |
| Thamesport | 3,097 | 17,843 | +14,746 |
| Birmingham Airport | 9,790 | 10,312 | +522 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,547 | 3,960 | -587 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 0 | 7,748 | +7,748 |
| Dover | 0 | 5,290 | +5,290 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,160 | 0 | -4,160 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 3,870 | +3,870 |
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 | 2 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 1 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Rental and leasing activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 1 |
| 2025-05 | 1 |
| 2024-11 | 1 |
| 2024-09 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 54,919 |
| France | 5,438 |
| United States | 5,323 |
| Sweden | 3,557 |
| Iceland | 2,891 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 54,919 | 0 | -54,919 |
| France | 0 | 5,438 | +5,438 |
| United States | 1,403 | 3,920 | +2,517 |
| Sweden | 3,557 | 0 | -3,557 |
| Iceland | 1,363 | 1,528 | +165 |
| Ireland | 2,348 | 0 | -2,348 |
| Denmark | 1,945 | 0 | -1,945 |
| Germany | 1,200 | 0 | -1,200 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Road transport | 47,758 |
| Air transport | 28,663 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,200 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Road transport | 47,758 | 0 | -47,758 |
| Air transport | 17,777 | 10,886 | -6,891 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,200 | 0 | -1,200 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 59,640 |
| East Midlands Airport | 16,781 |
| Harwich | 1,200 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 58,112 | 1,528 | -56,584 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,423 | 9,358 | +1,935 |
| Harwich | 1,200 | 0 | -1,200 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 50060010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Pure silk yarn, ready for retail sale