Import/export HS code 510219: Various animal hair
Hair from various animals, excluding cashmere goats, used in textiles and crafts
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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 | 1,415,798 |
| Italy | 568,447 |
| South Africa | 407,533 |
| Argentina | 405,572 |
| Turkey | 391,732 |
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 | 641,889 | 773,909 | +132,020 |
| Italy | 380,952 | 187,495 | -193,457 |
| South Africa | 407,533 | 0 | -407,533 |
| Argentina | 0 | 405,572 | +405,572 |
| Turkey | 9,763 | 381,969 | +372,206 |
| Peru | 0 | 268,300 | +268,300 |
| Switzerland | 106,590 | 81,663 | -24,927 |
| Canada | 139,240 | 0 | -139,240 |
| Germany | 92,351 | 0 | -92,351 |
| Australia | 0 | 75,100 | +75,100 |
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 | 1,749,676 |
| Peru | 793,074 |
| South Africa | 542,407 |
| Argentina | 414,783 |
| Turkey | 391,732 |
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 | 847,258 | 902,418 | +55,160 |
| Peru | 356,001 | 437,073 | +81,072 |
| South Africa | 540,710 | 1,697 | -539,013 |
| Argentina | 0 | 414,783 | +414,783 |
| Turkey | 9,763 | 381,969 | +372,206 |
| Australia | 0 | 75,100 | +75,100 |
| Italy | 11,365 | 9,511 | -1,854 |
| Netherlands | 4,588 | 5,282 | +694 |
| Switzerland | 7,746 | 0 | -7,746 |
| Canada | 6,063 | 0 | -6,063 |
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 |
| Inner London - West | 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 | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,420,390 |
| Air transport | 850,174 |
| Road transport | 472,574 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 278,178 |
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) | 1,115,677 | 1,304,713 | +189,036 |
| Air transport | 445,853 | 404,321 | -41,532 |
| Road transport | 155,250 | 317,324 | +162,074 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 75,698 | 202,480 | +126,782 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,460,475 |
| Felixstowe | 721,293 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 708,419 |
| ZLC | 472,574 |
| Southampton | 231,832 |
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 Gateway Port | 563,914 | 896,561 | +332,647 |
| Felixstowe | 336,325 | 384,968 | +48,643 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 362,695 | 345,724 | -16,971 |
| ZLC | 155,250 | 317,324 | +162,074 |
| Southampton | 208,648 | 23,184 | -185,464 |
| Dover | 15,460 | 146,308 | +130,848 |
| Manchester Airport | 62,102 | 41,217 | -20,885 |
| Killingholme | 4,588 | 45,264 | +40,676 |
| Eurotunnel | 43,691 | 0 | -43,691 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,491 | 15,798 | +6,307 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 2 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
| Wholesale 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-01 | 1 |
| 2024-07 | 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 | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 1,272,035 |
| Portugal | 485,649 |
| Belgium | 258,741 |
| China | 179,389 |
| Germany | 120,735 |
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 | 628,336 | 643,699 | +15,363 |
| Portugal | 295,658 | 189,991 | -105,667 |
| Belgium | 138,266 | 120,475 | -17,791 |
| China | 163,934 | 15,455 | -148,479 |
| Germany | 8,125 | 112,610 | +104,485 |
| Ireland | 79,321 | 19,781 | -59,540 |
| France | 50,060 | 26,296 | -23,764 |
| United States | 52,732 | 13,785 | -38,947 |
| Netherlands | 50,916 | 10,894 | -40,022 |
| Turkey | 32,253 | 9,845 | -22,408 |
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) | 2,002,597 |
| Air transport | 638,633 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 210,509 |
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) | 1,103,120 | 899,477 | -203,643 |
| Air transport | 295,194 | 343,439 | +48,245 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 194,488 | 16,021 | -178,467 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,712,253 |
| Manchester Airport | 576,245 |
| Dover | 176,818 |
| London Gateway Port | 171,762 |
| Liverpool Docks | 84,828 |
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 | 900,839 | 811,414 | -89,425 |
| Manchester Airport | 249,908 | 326,337 | +76,429 |
| Dover | 108,536 | 68,282 | -40,254 |
| London Gateway Port | 171,762 | 0 | -171,762 |
| Liverpool Docks | 64,437 | 20,391 | -44,046 |
| East Midlands Airport | 41,057 | 13,053 | -28,004 |
| Holyhead | 27,605 | 0 | -27,605 |
| Heysham | 8,977 | 8,583 | -394 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,424 | 0 | -14,424 |
| Southampton | 0 | 6,828 | +6,828 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 510219
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Hair from various animals, excluding cashmere goats, used in textiles and crafts