Import/export HS code 50079050: Multi-colored silk fabrics
Silk fabrics made from yarns of different colors, creating a varied or patterned look
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 | 713,312 |
| France | 203,865 |
| India | 150,984 |
| China | 11,268 |
| Spain | 11,025 |
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 | 303,738 | 409,574 | +105,836 |
| France | 57,182 | 146,683 | +89,501 |
| India | 92,363 | 58,621 | -33,742 |
| China | 2,638 | 8,630 | +5,992 |
| Spain | 4,261 | 6,764 | +2,503 |
| Belgium | 1,168 | 5,967 | +4,799 |
| Germany | 0 | 3,414 | +3,414 |
| Czechia | 2,418 | 0 | -2,418 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 1,518 | +1,518 |
| Australia | 909 | 0 | -909 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 709,666 |
| France | 195,544 |
| India | 158,586 |
| China | 12,215 |
| United Kingdom | 11,138 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 306,377 | 403,289 | +96,912 |
| France | 53,199 | 142,345 | +89,146 |
| India | 96,346 | 62,240 | -34,106 |
| China | 3,585 | 8,630 | +5,045 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 11,138 | +11,138 |
| Spain | 4,261 | 6,764 | +2,503 |
| Germany | 0 | 3,414 | +3,414 |
| Belgium | 0 | 1,833 | +1,833 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 1,518 | +1,518 |
| Australia | 909 | 0 | -909 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 13 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
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 | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +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 | 586,963 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 343,349 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 168,256 |
| Other | 7,280 |
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 | 260,149 | 326,814 | +66,665 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 99,973 | 243,376 | +143,403 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 97,275 | 70,981 | -26,294 |
| Other | 7,280 | 0 | -7,280 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 307,888 |
| East Midlands Airport | 239,648 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 194,412 |
| London Stansted Airport | 128,923 |
| Thamesport | 82,982 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 96,803 | 211,085 | +114,282 |
| East Midlands Airport | 98,578 | 141,070 | +42,492 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 83,365 | 111,047 | +27,682 |
| London Stansted Airport | 60,180 | 68,743 | +8,563 |
| Thamesport | 61,138 | 21,844 | -39,294 |
| London Gateway Port | 29,546 | 27,868 | -1,678 |
| London | 3,953 | 26,655 | +22,702 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,170 | 21,007 | +17,837 |
| Birmingham Airport | 18,026 | 1,704 | -16,322 |
| Felixstowe | 2,638 | 5,898 | +3,260 |
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 | 23 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 6 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 5 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 5 |
| 2025-06 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 67 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 62 |
| OSBORNE & LITTLE LIMITED | 32 |
| JAMES HARE LIMITED | 29 |
| PARRY MURRAY & COMPANY LIMITED | 26 |
| HOLLAND & SHERRY LIMITED | 23 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 20 |
| PIERRE FREY (UK) LIMITED | 17 |
| PONGEES LIMITED | 16 |
| DESIGNERS GUILD LIMITED | 14 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 20 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 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 | 421,525 |
| Italy | 188,002 |
| Netherlands | 142,948 |
| France | 88,527 |
| Japan | 84,400 |
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 | 197,144 | 224,381 | +27,237 |
| Italy | 68,512 | 119,490 | +50,978 |
| Netherlands | 44,893 | 98,055 | +53,162 |
| France | 38,383 | 50,144 | +11,761 |
| Japan | 38,100 | 46,300 | +8,200 |
| China | 49,500 | 17,094 | -32,406 |
| Canada | 10,282 | 10,962 | +680 |
| Ireland | 13,246 | 6,149 | -7,097 |
| Belgium | 11,047 | 7,927 | -3,120 |
| South Africa | 9,224 | 0 | -9,224 |
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 | 885,435 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 274,817 |
| Road transport | 6,668 |
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 | 437,552 | 447,883 | +10,331 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 114,991 | 159,826 | +44,835 |
| Road transport | 6,668 | 0 | -6,668 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 437,648 |
| East Midlands Airport | 255,925 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 163,942 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 145,840 |
| Dover | 74,347 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 150,791 | 286,857 | +136,066 |
| East Midlands Airport | 176,462 | 79,463 | -96,999 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 59,769 | 104,173 | +44,404 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 83,676 | 62,164 | -21,512 |
| Dover | 21,284 | 53,063 | +31,779 |
| ZLC | 28,708 | 19,399 | -9,309 |
| Immingham Docks | 31,939 | 1,590 | -30,349 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,583 | 0 | -4,583 |
| Holyhead | 1,999 | 1,000 | -999 |
Quick facts
HS code: 50079050
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Silk fabrics made from yarns of different colors, creating a varied or patterned look