Import/export HS code 50072039: Various high-silk fabrics
High-silk fabrics that are not plain-woven, including textured or patterned designs
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 | 92,987 |
| India | 80,255 |
| Germany | 53,447 |
| China | 48,718 |
| United States | 41,356 |
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 | 58,494 | 34,493 | -24,001 |
| India | 42,529 | 37,726 | -4,803 |
| Germany | 21,771 | 31,676 | +9,905 |
| China | 20,268 | 28,450 | +8,182 |
| United States | 0 | 41,356 | +41,356 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,100 | 2,017 | -83 |
| France | 1,192 | 1,310 | +118 |
| Spain | 919 | 0 | -919 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 97,838 |
| Italy | 91,694 |
| China | 70,712 |
| United States | 41,356 |
| Germany | 15,163 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 50,540 | 47,298 | -3,242 |
| Italy | 57,201 | 34,493 | -22,708 |
| China | 25,133 | 45,579 | +20,446 |
| United States | 0 | 41,356 | +41,356 |
| Germany | 10,188 | 4,975 | -5,213 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,100 | 2,017 | -83 |
| France | 1,192 | 1,310 | +118 |
| Spain | 919 | 0 | -919 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 9 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Kent | 1 |
| Outer London - East and North 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 | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | 199,192 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 44,367 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 41,816 |
| Other | 38,926 |
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 | 89,438 | 109,754 | +20,316 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 23,904 | 20,463 | -3,441 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,144 | 24,672 | +7,528 |
| Other | 16,787 | 22,139 | +5,352 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 60,428 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 49,142 |
| 000 | 38,926 |
| Manchester Airport | 36,149 |
| London Stansted Airport | 30,233 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 33,854 | 26,574 | -7,280 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,213 | 46,929 | +44,716 |
| 000 | 16,787 | 22,139 | +5,352 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,164 | 30,985 | +25,821 |
| London Stansted Airport | 24,967 | 5,266 | -19,701 |
| London | 23,904 | 0 | -23,904 |
| Birmingham Airport | 23,240 | 0 | -23,240 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,365 | 13,622 | +11,257 |
| Thamesport | 13,836 | 0 | -13,836 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 11,863 | +11,863 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 2 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 2 |
| Construction of buildings | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-04 | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 60,560 |
| Belgium | 23,821 |
| France | 11,456 |
| South Africa | 7,234 |
| Ireland | 2,839 |
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 | 936 | 59,624 | +58,688 |
| Belgium | 0 | 23,821 | +23,821 |
| France | 11,456 | 0 | -11,456 |
| South Africa | 7,234 | 0 | -7,234 |
| Ireland | 2,839 | 0 | -2,839 |
| Italy | 2,753 | 0 | -2,753 |
| Germany | 2,428 | 0 | -2,428 |
| Lithuania | 1,944 | 0 | -1,944 |
| Japan | 0 | 1,532 | +1,532 |
| Austria | 1,110 | 0 | -1,110 |
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 | 118,612 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,110 |
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 | 31,651 | 86,961 | +55,310 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,110 | 0 | -1,110 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 47,591 |
| London Stansted Airport | 37,258 |
| East Midlands Airport | 28,192 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,540 |
| Dover | 1,110 |
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 | 2,428 | 45,163 | +42,735 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 37,258 | +37,258 |
| East Midlands Airport | 28,192 | 0 | -28,192 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 4,540 | +4,540 |
| Dover | 1,110 | 0 | -1,110 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,031 | 0 | -1,031 |
Quick facts
HS code: 50072039
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: High-silk fabrics that are not plain-woven, including textured or patterned designs