Import/export HS code 50072019: Various high-silk fabrics
High-silk fabrics that are not unbleached, scoured, or bleached, including those with additional treatments
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 | 1,326,641 |
| Italy | 1,257,807 |
| India | 298,029 |
| South Korea | 46,451 |
| France | 26,795 |
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 | 580,725 | 745,916 | +165,191 |
| Italy | 619,840 | 637,967 | +18,127 |
| India | 187,392 | 110,637 | -76,755 |
| South Korea | 19,688 | 26,763 | +7,075 |
| France | 5,069 | 21,726 | +16,657 |
| United States | 12,596 | 4,319 | -8,277 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,838 | 9,931 | +7,093 |
| Bulgaria | 8,899 | 2,816 | -6,083 |
| Germany | 0 | 5,821 | +5,821 |
| Japan | 0 | 5,049 | +5,049 |
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 | 1,342,954 |
| Italy | 1,224,373 |
| India | 317,108 |
| South Korea | 48,035 |
| Switzerland | 17,381 |
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 | 591,107 | 751,847 | +160,740 |
| Italy | 579,694 | 644,679 | +64,985 |
| India | 199,666 | 117,442 | -82,224 |
| South Korea | 19,688 | 28,347 | +8,659 |
| Switzerland | 17,381 | 0 | -17,381 |
| France | 1,307 | 16,069 | +14,762 |
| Malta | 10,321 | 0 | -10,321 |
| United Kingdom | 7,891 | 2,033 | -5,858 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 8,309 | +8,309 |
| Japan | 0 | 5,049 | +5,049 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 26 |
| Inner London - East | 6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 19 | 18 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 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 | 1,828,241 |
| Other | 454,278 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 444,874 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 294,752 |
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 | 975,392 | 852,849 | -122,543 |
| Other | 274,101 | 180,177 | -93,924 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 91,827 | 353,047 | +261,220 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 101,924 | 192,828 | +90,904 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,021,339 |
| 000 | 454,278 |
| East Midlands Airport | 379,650 |
| London Stansted Airport | 347,433 |
| Dover | 236,060 |
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 | 581,525 | 439,814 | -141,711 |
| 000 | 274,101 | 180,177 | -93,924 |
| East Midlands Airport | 204,990 | 174,660 | -30,330 |
| London Stansted Airport | 143,757 | 203,676 | +59,919 |
| Dover | 90,629 | 145,431 | +54,802 |
| Felixstowe | 8,360 | 144,239 | +135,879 |
| 499 | 0 | 87,569 | +87,569 |
| Southampton | 28,855 | 50,721 | +21,866 |
| London Gateway Port | 26,338 | 47,170 | +20,832 |
| Manchester Airport | 40,047 | 32,846 | -7,201 |
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 | 25 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 19 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 5 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
| 2025-07 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PONGEES LIMITED | 107 |
| JAMES HARE LIMITED | 74 |
| MEDAAX LIMITED | 59 |
| BENNETT SILKS LIMITED | 55 |
| FOX LINTON LIMITED | 37 |
| BURBERRY LIMITED | 26 |
| WHALEYS(BRADFORD)LIMITED | 25 |
| H.BULL & SON(TEXTILES)LIMITED | 24 |
| DE GOURNAY LIMITED | 24 |
| PHOEBE PHILO LIMITED | 23 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 24 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 358,861 |
| France | 337,902 |
| Netherlands | 271,866 |
| Portugal | 112,487 |
| Italy | 103,964 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 232,894 | 125,967 | -106,927 |
| France | 204,923 | 132,979 | -71,944 |
| Netherlands | 110,896 | 160,970 | +50,074 |
| Portugal | 30,087 | 82,400 | +52,313 |
| Italy | 38,527 | 65,437 | +26,910 |
| India | 26,823 | 18,044 | -8,779 |
| Sweden | 21,598 | 17,604 | -3,994 |
| Austria | 22,930 | 10,159 | -12,771 |
| Denmark | 14,976 | 10,907 | -4,069 |
| United Arab Emirates | 20,743 | 5,043 | -15,700 |
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 | 1,361,708 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 161,810 |
| Road transport | 4,470 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,797 |
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 | 745,418 | 616,290 | -129,128 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 54,850 | 106,960 | +52,110 |
| Road transport | 4,470 | 0 | -4,470 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,797 | 0 | -1,797 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 919,585 |
| ZLC | 203,424 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 198,863 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 150,249 |
| London Stansted Airport | 44,306 |
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 | 471,267 | 448,318 | -22,949 |
| ZLC | 189,360 | 14,064 | -175,296 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 62,215 | 136,648 | +74,433 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 50,239 | 100,010 | +49,771 |
| London Stansted Airport | 27,046 | 17,260 | -9,786 |
| Dover | 2,732 | 6,950 | +4,218 |
| Holyhead | 1,879 | 0 | -1,879 |
| Southampton | 1,797 | 0 | -1,797 |
Quick facts
HS code: 50072019
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: High-silk fabrics that are not unbleached, scoured, or bleached, including those with additional treatments