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 | 1,341,598 |
| Italy | 1,328,830 |
| India | 333,625 |
| South Korea | 51,444 |
| United Arab Emirates | 30,563 |
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 | 567,529 | 774,069 | +206,540 |
| Italy | 657,949 | 670,881 | +12,932 |
| India | 163,126 | 170,499 | +7,373 |
| South Korea | 19,688 | 31,756 | +12,068 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 30,563 | +30,563 |
| France | 5,069 | 21,726 | +16,657 |
| United States | 12,596 | 4,319 | -8,277 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 8,706 | 4,063 | -4,643 |
| Bulgaria | 8,899 | 2,816 | -6,083 |
| Germany | 0 | 7,050 | +7,050 |
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 | 1,357,911 |
| Italy | 1,295,396 |
| India | 353,933 |
| South Korea | 53,028 |
| United Arab Emirates | 30,563 |
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 | 579,533 | 778,378 | +198,845 |
| Italy | 617,803 | 677,593 | +59,790 |
| India | 175,400 | 178,533 | +3,133 |
| South Korea | 19,688 | 33,340 | +13,652 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 30,563 | +30,563 |
| 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 | 4,246 | 4,063 | -183 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 25 |
| Inner London - East | 6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| 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 | 18 | 18 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| 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 | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | 1,969,601 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 476,194 |
| Other | 437,218 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 297,493 |
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 | 968,919 | 1,000,682 | +31,763 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 86,176 | 390,018 | +303,842 |
| Other | 285,767 | 151,451 | -134,316 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 108,897 | 188,596 | +79,699 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,124,016 |
| 000 | 437,218 |
| East Midlands Airport | 422,263 |
| London Stansted Airport | 343,503 |
| Dover | 237,779 |
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 | 561,873 | 562,143 | +270 |
| 000 | 285,767 | 151,451 | -134,316 |
| East Midlands Airport | 215,272 | 206,991 | -8,281 |
| London Stansted Airport | 142,408 | 201,095 | +58,687 |
| Dover | 97,602 | 140,177 | +42,575 |
| Felixstowe | 8,360 | 144,239 | +135,879 |
| 499 | 0 | 116,777 | +116,777 |
| London Gateway Port | 29,165 | 54,933 | +25,768 |
| Southampton | 28,855 | 50,721 | +21,866 |
| Manchester Airport | 44,293 | 28,600 | -15,693 |
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 | 24 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 6 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 5 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PONGEES LIMITED | 108 |
| JAMES HARE LIMITED | 74 |
| MEDAAX LIMITED | 59 |
| BENNETT SILKS LIMITED | 55 |
| FOX LINTON LIMITED | 37 |
| BURBERRY LIMITED | 26 |
| H.BULL & SON(TEXTILES)LIMITED | 25 |
| WHALEYS(BRADFORD)LIMITED | 25 |
| 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 | 26 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 346,642 |
| France | 327,667 |
| Netherlands | 270,473 |
| Portugal | 112,487 |
| Italy | 103,300 |
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 | 222,750 | 123,892 | -98,858 |
| France | 215,654 | 112,013 | -103,641 |
| Netherlands | 112,340 | 158,133 | +45,793 |
| Portugal | 31,792 | 80,695 | +48,903 |
| Italy | 35,629 | 67,671 | +32,042 |
| India | 31,831 | 14,161 | -17,670 |
| Sweden | 21,598 | 17,604 | -3,994 |
| Austria | 22,930 | 11,575 | -11,355 |
| Denmark | 13,721 | 10,907 | -2,814 |
| Germany | 19,468 | 4,085 | -15,383 |
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 | 1,333,377 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 162,870 |
| 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 | 736,018 | 597,359 | -138,659 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 59,400 | 103,470 | +44,070 |
| 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 | 892,720 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 207,752 |
| ZLC | 195,533 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 150,249 |
| London Stansted Airport | 37,372 |
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 | 469,595 | 423,125 | -46,470 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 62,215 | 145,537 | +83,322 |
| ZLC | 187,841 | 7,692 | -180,149 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 54,789 | 95,460 | +40,671 |
| London Stansted Airport | 16,367 | 21,005 | +4,638 |
| Dover | 2,732 | 8,010 | +5,278 |
| 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