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 | 166,027 |
| Italy | 67,019 |
| China | 55,580 |
| 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 | 64,035 | 101,992 | +37,957 |
| Italy | 50,985 | 16,034 | -34,951 |
| China | 30,600 | 24,980 | -5,620 |
| India | 12,670 | 25,552 | +12,882 |
| Spain | 5,476 | 0 | -5,476 |
| Czechia | 0 | 2,741 | +2,741 |
| United States | 0 | 1,064 | +1,064 |
| Turkey | 994 | 0 | -994 |
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 | 166,027 |
| China | 55,580 |
| Italy | 46,447 |
| 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 | 64,035 | 101,992 | +37,957 |
| China | 30,600 | 24,980 | -5,620 |
| Italy | 30,413 | 16,034 | -14,379 |
| India | 12,670 | 25,552 | +12,882 |
| United Kingdom | 20,572 | 0 | -20,572 |
| Spain | 5,476 | 0 | -5,476 |
| Czechia | 0 | 2,741 | +2,741 |
| South Korea | 0 | 1,064 | +1,064 |
| Turkey | 994 | 0 | -994 |
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 | 2 | -4 |
| 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 | 217,823 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 72,415 |
| 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 | 122,650 | 95,173 | -27,477 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,086 | 64,329 | +56,243 |
| Other | 20,595 | 11,795 | -8,800 |
| 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 Stansted Airport | 78,064 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 76,926 |
| London Gateway Port | 65,092 |
| East Midlands Airport | 46,966 |
| 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 Stansted Airport | 47,288 | 30,776 | -16,512 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 44,652 | 32,274 | -12,378 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,086 | 57,006 | +48,920 |
| East Midlands Airport | 20,705 | 26,261 | +5,556 |
| 000 | 20,595 | 11,795 | -8,800 |
| Manchester Airport | 10,005 | 5,862 | -4,143 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,316 | 1,066 | -9,250 |
| 499 | 0 | 7,323 | +7,323 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2025-05 | 3 |
| 2025-04 | 2 |
| 2025-02 | 4 |
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 | 6 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 408,126 |
| France | 203,197 |
| Spain | 136,824 |
| Netherlands | 107,391 |
| Italy | 30,936 |
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 | 104,535 | 303,591 | +199,056 |
| France | 2,085 | 201,112 | +199,027 |
| Spain | 136,824 | 0 | -136,824 |
| Netherlands | 86,127 | 21,264 | -64,863 |
| Italy | 29,076 | 1,860 | -27,216 |
| Portugal | 24,859 | 5,595 | -19,264 |
| Germany | 7,125 | 2,326 | -4,799 |
| Morocco | 2,522 | 6,336 | +3,814 |
| Canada | 0 | 7,720 | +7,720 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 5,534 | +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 | 905,501 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 57,449 |
| 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 | 345,595 | 559,906 | +214,311 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 55,123 | 2,326 | -52,797 |
| 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 | 231,719 |
| London Stansted Airport | 136,072 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 54,694 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 47,989 |
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 | 101,526 | 382,371 | +280,845 |
| East Midlands Airport | 200,301 | 31,418 | -168,883 |
| London Stansted Airport | 17,447 | 118,625 | +101,178 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 27,202 | 27,492 | +290 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 47,989 | 0 | -47,989 |
| Dover | 7,134 | 2,326 | -4,808 |
| 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