Import/export HS code 510211: Cashmere goat hair
Raw hair from Kashmir (cashmere) goats, used for making soft and luxurious fabrics
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | 36,287,193 |
| Italy | 15,198,404 |
| Mongolia | 5,361,685 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 4,816,473 |
| France | 4,548,196 |
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 | 22,056,217 | 14,230,976 | -7,825,241 |
| Italy | 7,122,001 | 8,076,403 | +954,402 |
| Mongolia | 1,333,699 | 4,027,986 | +2,694,287 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 947,272 | 3,869,201 | +2,921,929 |
| France | 1,295,615 | 3,252,581 | +1,956,966 |
| Switzerland | 1,582,387 | 561,937 | -1,020,450 |
| Netherlands | 1,411,956 | 0 | -1,411,956 |
| Madagascar | 0 | 264,012 | +264,012 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 13,977 | +13,977 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 13,732 | 0 | -13,732 |
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 | 57,065,378 |
| Mongolia | 10,037,928 |
| Italy | 2,251,857 |
| Taiwan | 223,294 |
| Morocco | 213,488 |
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 | 30,660,727 | 26,404,651 | -4,256,076 |
| Mongolia | 2,763,802 | 7,274,126 | +4,510,324 |
| Italy | 2,022,784 | 229,073 | -1,793,711 |
| Taiwan | 223,294 | 0 | -223,294 |
| Morocco | 0 | 213,488 | +213,488 |
| Madagascar | 0 | 137,191 | +137,191 |
| Australia | 81,918 | 0 | -81,918 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 13,732 | 13,977 | +245 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 12,304 | +12,304 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 11,009 | +11,009 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 |
| Outer London - South | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 34,766,276 |
| Road transport | 21,512,970 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,551,856 |
| Air transport | 3,236,463 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,809,460 | 13,956,816 | -6,852,644 |
| Road transport | 5,615,511 | 15,897,459 | +10,281,948 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,394,208 | 3,157,648 | -4,236,560 |
| Air transport | 1,951,313 | 1,285,150 | -666,163 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 27,350,444 |
| ZLC | 24,063,935 |
| Dover | 6,285,208 |
| London | 3,909,961 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,368,839 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 13,588,232 | 13,762,212 | +173,980 |
| ZLC | 8,166,476 | 15,897,459 | +7,730,983 |
| Dover | 3,073,369 | 3,211,839 | +138,470 |
| London | 3,898,889 | 11,072 | -3,887,817 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,368,839 | 0 | -3,368,839 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,892,431 | 548,618 | -1,343,813 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,295,615 | 103,060 | -1,192,555 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 735,278 | +735,278 |
| Thamesport | 424,820 | 12,304 | -412,516 |
| Glasgow Airport | 50,144 | 0 | -50,144 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 2 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-05 | 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 |
|---|---|
| Other | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 12,015,594 |
| Germany | 720,352 |
| Portugal | 160,709 |
| India | 100,763 |
| Turkey | 96,321 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 5,609,419 | 6,406,175 | +796,756 |
| Germany | 488,760 | 231,592 | -257,168 |
| Portugal | 0 | 160,709 | +160,709 |
| India | 49,621 | 51,142 | +1,521 |
| Turkey | 33,065 | 63,256 | +30,191 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 63,496 | +63,496 |
| Bulgaria | 53,467 | 0 | -53,467 |
| Netherlands | 1,810 | 45,094 | +43,284 |
| Spain | 25,456 | 19,709 | -5,747 |
| United States | 12,396 | 23,363 | +10,967 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,033,589 |
| Air transport | 391,413 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,541 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,069,915 | 6,963,674 | +893,759 |
| Air transport | 253,476 | 137,937 | -115,539 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 19,541 | +19,541 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,733,506 |
| Manchester Airport | 281,856 |
| Dover | 206,913 |
| East Midlands Airport | 63,931 |
| Immingham Docks | 63,496 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,846,611 | 6,886,895 | +1,040,284 |
| Manchester Airport | 166,965 | 114,891 | -52,074 |
| Dover | 206,913 | 0 | -206,913 |
| East Midlands Airport | 47,052 | 16,879 | -30,173 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 63,496 | +63,496 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 34,012 | 5,028 | -28,984 |
| Liverpool Docks | 12,219 | 10,981 | -1,238 |
| Holyhead | 4,172 | 13,283 | +9,111 |
| Southampton | 0 | 8,560 | +8,560 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,447 | 0 | -5,447 |
Quick facts
HS code: 510211
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Raw hair from Kashmir (cashmere) goats, used for making soft and luxurious fabrics