Import/export HS code 50072051: Unbleached or bleached high-silk fabrics
High-silk fabrics that are unbleached, scoured, or bleached, with a clean finish
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 | 1,316,595 |
| India | 74,355 |
| Italy | 69,654 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 27,603 |
| Germany | 10,401 |
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 | 531,711 | 784,884 | +253,173 |
| India | 31,376 | 42,979 | +11,603 |
| Italy | 31,217 | 38,437 | +7,220 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 13,221 | 14,382 | +1,161 |
| Germany | 10,401 | 0 | -10,401 |
| France | 4,674 | 0 | -4,674 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,606 | 0 | -3,606 |
| Spain | 1,282 | 0 | -1,282 |
| Ireland | 2 | 16 | +14 |
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 | 1,384,403 |
| India | 74,355 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 27,603 |
| Germany | 10,401 |
| France | 4,674 |
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 | 562,928 | 821,475 | +258,547 |
| India | 31,376 | 42,979 | +11,603 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 13,221 | 14,382 | +1,161 |
| Germany | 10,401 | 0 | -10,401 |
| France | 4,674 | 0 | -4,674 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,606 | 0 | -3,606 |
| Italy | 0 | 1,846 | +1,846 |
| Spain | 1,282 | 0 | -1,282 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Suffolk | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| 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 | 1,323,593 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 155,584 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 28,993 |
| Other | 18 |
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 | 487,135 | 836,458 | +349,323 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 134,255 | 21,329 | -112,926 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,098 | 22,895 | +16,797 |
| Other | 2 | 16 | +14 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 1,112,658 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 156,990 |
| Thamesport | 83,201 |
| Dover | 51,835 |
| Birmingham Airport | 43,765 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 360,247 | 752,411 | +392,164 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 97,043 | 59,947 | -37,096 |
| Thamesport | 83,201 | 0 | -83,201 |
| Dover | 28,351 | 23,484 | -4,867 |
| Birmingham Airport | 19,665 | 24,100 | +4,435 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,482 | 13,107 | +8,625 |
| Felixstowe | 13,918 | 0 | -13,918 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,401 | 0 | -10,401 |
| London Stansted Airport | 8,898 | 0 | -8,898 |
| London | 0 | 7,633 | +7,633 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
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 | 5 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 60,662 |
| Italy | 41,700 |
| United States | 28,415 |
| Kyrgyzstan | 15,209 |
| France | 14,167 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 60,662 | 0 | -60,662 |
| Italy | 24,597 | 17,103 | -7,494 |
| United States | 18,682 | 9,733 | -8,949 |
| Kyrgyzstan | 15,209 | 0 | -15,209 |
| France | 1,295 | 12,872 | +11,577 |
| United Arab Emirates | 10,586 | 0 | -10,586 |
| Netherlands | 4,256 | 3,333 | -923 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 4,971 | 2,181 | -2,790 |
| Austria | 4,408 | 2,260 | -2,148 |
| South Africa | 3,292 | 3,226 | -66 |
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 | 199,775 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 30,661 |
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 | 149,154 | 50,621 | -98,533 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,209 | 15,452 | +243 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 120,197 |
| ZLC | 35,880 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 30,661 |
| London Stansted Airport | 21,393 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,716 |
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 | 113,071 | 7,126 | -105,945 |
| ZLC | 21,475 | 14,405 | -7,070 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,209 | 15,452 | +243 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,320 | 11,073 | +753 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,292 | 12,424 | +9,132 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 996 | 5,593 | +4,597 |
Quick facts
HS code: 50072051
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: High-silk fabrics that are unbleached, scoured, or bleached, with a clean finish