Import/export HS code 50060010: Silk yarn
Pure silk yarn, ready for retail sale
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 27,692 |
| Germany | 24,492 |
| Italy | 23,770 |
| Malta | 20,203 |
| Netherlands | 11,223 |
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 | 22,652 | +17,612 |
| Germany | 14,586 | 9,906 | -4,680 |
| Italy | 7,244 | 16,526 | +9,282 |
| Malta | 10,177 | 10,026 | -151 |
| Netherlands | 11,223 | 0 | -11,223 |
| United States | 1,023 | 3,759 | +2,736 |
| Peru | 1,995 | 1,337 | -658 |
| Czechia | 2,236 | 0 | -2,236 |
| Hungary | 1,285 | 0 | -1,285 |
| Japan | 0 | 1,283 | +1,283 |
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 | 27,977 |
| France | 23,532 |
| Italy | 21,587 |
| Germany | 16,099 |
| Netherlands | 11,223 |
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 | 19,413 | 8,564 | -10,849 |
| France | 880 | 22,652 | +21,772 |
| Italy | 5,061 | 16,526 | +11,465 |
| Germany | 4,731 | 11,368 | +6,637 |
| Netherlands | 11,223 | 0 | -11,223 |
| Malta | 6,962 | 0 | -6,962 |
| United States | 1,023 | 3,759 | +2,736 |
| Peru | 1,995 | 1,337 | -658 |
| Czechia | 2,236 | 0 | -2,236 |
| Hungary | 1,285 | 0 | -1,285 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +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 | 58,582 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 53,465 |
| 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 | 32,830 | 25,752 | -7,078 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,018 | 34,447 | +15,429 |
| 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 | 37,790 |
| East Midlands Airport | 19,896 |
| Thamesport | 15,675 |
| Birmingham Airport | 15,360 |
| London Stansted Airport | 12,246 |
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 | 15,921 | 21,869 | +5,948 |
| East Midlands Airport | 13,541 | 6,355 | -7,186 |
| Thamesport | 3,097 | 12,578 | +9,481 |
| Birmingham Airport | 5,048 | 10,312 | +5,264 |
| London Stansted Airport | 12,246 | 0 | -12,246 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 0 | 7,748 | +7,748 |
| Dover | 0 | 5,290 | +5,290 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,160 | 0 | -4,160 |
| 499 | 1,995 | 1,337 | -658 |
| 000 | 13 | 0 | -13 |
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 | 2 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Rental and leasing activities | 1 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 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 | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 1 |
| 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 | 7,161 |
| 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 | 7,161 | 0 | -7,161 |
| 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 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 28,663 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 17,777 | 10,886 | -6,891 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 16,781 |
| ZLC | 11,882 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 7,423 | 9,358 | +1,935 |
| ZLC | 10,354 | 1,528 | -8,826 |
Quick facts
HS code: 50060010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Pure silk yarn, ready for retail sale