Import/export HS code 50072041: Diaphanous high-silk fabrics
Lightweight, open-weave high-silk fabrics with a sheer appearance
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 | 164,034 |
| Italy | 66,726 |
| China | 60,340 |
| India | 38,222 |
| Spain | 5,476 |
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 | 62,869 | 101,165 | +38,296 |
| Italy | 51,133 | 15,593 | -35,540 |
| China | 32,312 | 28,028 | -4,284 |
| India | 24,980 | 13,242 | -11,738 |
| Spain | 5,476 | 0 | -5,476 |
| Czechia | 0 | 2,741 | +2,741 |
| United States | 1,064 | 0 | -1,064 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 164,034 |
| China | 60,340 |
| Italy | 46,154 |
| India | 38,222 |
| United Kingdom | 20,572 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 62,869 | 101,165 | +38,296 |
| China | 32,312 | 28,028 | -4,284 |
| Italy | 30,561 | 15,593 | -14,968 |
| India | 24,980 | 13,242 | -11,738 |
| United Kingdom | 20,572 | 0 | -20,572 |
| Spain | 5,476 | 0 | -5,476 |
| Czechia | 0 | 2,741 | +2,741 |
| South Korea | 1,064 | 0 | -1,064 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Kent | 1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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 | 211,881 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 79,837 |
| Other | 32,390 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,495 |
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 | 134,574 | 77,307 | -57,267 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,086 | 71,751 | +63,665 |
| Other | 21,745 | 10,645 | -11,100 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,429 | 1,066 | -12,363 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 75,017 |
| London Stansted Airport | 71,609 |
| London Gateway Port | 69,554 |
| East Midlands Airport | 47,588 |
| 000 | 32,390 |
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 | 57,976 | 17,041 | -40,935 |
| London Stansted Airport | 39,569 | 32,040 | -7,529 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,086 | 61,468 | +53,382 |
| East Midlands Airport | 26,462 | 21,126 | -5,336 |
| 000 | 21,745 | 10,645 | -11,100 |
| Manchester Airport | 10,567 | 7,100 | -3,467 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,316 | 1,066 | -9,250 |
| 499 | 0 | 10,283 | +10,283 |
| London | 3,113 | 0 | -3,113 |
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 | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 2 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2025-05 | 3 |
| 2025-04 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
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 | 404,985 |
| France | 202,263 |
| Spain | 135,858 |
| Netherlands | 108,643 |
| Portugal | 30,454 |
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 | 165,753 | 239,232 | +73,479 |
| France | 1,151 | 201,112 | +199,961 |
| Spain | 135,858 | 0 | -135,858 |
| Netherlands | 79,841 | 28,802 | -51,039 |
| Portugal | 24,859 | 5,595 | -19,264 |
| Italy | 28,579 | 0 | -28,579 |
| Morocco | 2,522 | 7,917 | +5,395 |
| Germany | 7,125 | 2,326 | -4,799 |
| Canada | 0 | 7,720 | +7,720 |
| Malaysia | 5,534 | 0 | -5,534 |
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 | 904,293 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 54,092 |
| Road transport | 1,824 |
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 | 410,791 | 493,502 | +82,711 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 51,766 | 2,326 | -49,440 |
| Road transport | 1,824 | 0 | -1,824 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 483,897 |
| East Midlands Airport | 224,859 |
| London Stansted Airport | 140,613 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 55,805 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 46,465 |
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 | 146,526 | 337,371 | +190,845 |
| East Midlands Airport | 196,433 | 28,426 | -168,007 |
| London Stansted Airport | 18,382 | 122,231 | +103,849 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 50,331 | 5,474 | -44,857 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 46,465 | 0 | -46,465 |
| Dover | 5,301 | 2,326 | -2,975 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 943 | 0 | -943 |
Quick facts
HS code: 50072041
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Lightweight, open-weave high-silk fabrics with a sheer appearance