Import/export HS code 510510: Carded wool
Wool that has been cleaned and brushed to align the fibers for spinning
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.
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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 | 269,746 |
| Italy | 120,631 |
| Peru | 57,936 |
| Latvia | 45,470 |
| Finland | 39,439 |
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 | 44,641 | 225,105 | +180,464 |
| Italy | 56,628 | 64,003 | +7,375 |
| Peru | 57,936 | 0 | -57,936 |
| Latvia | 21,421 | 24,049 | +2,628 |
| Finland | 21,005 | 18,434 | -2,571 |
| India | 15,943 | 14,609 | -1,334 |
| Lithuania | 11,906 | 16,334 | +4,428 |
| Sweden | 0 | 12,760 | +12,760 |
| United States | 10,247 | 1,722 | -8,525 |
| Norway | 3,947 | 0 | -3,947 |
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 | 269,746 |
| Italy | 78,980 |
| Peru | 57,936 |
| Finland | 41,308 |
| Lithuania | 36,999 |
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 | 44,641 | 225,105 | +180,464 |
| Italy | 51,518 | 27,462 | -24,056 |
| Peru | 57,936 | 0 | -57,936 |
| Finland | 22,874 | 18,434 | -4,440 |
| Lithuania | 11,906 | 25,093 | +13,187 |
| Latvia | 21,421 | 15,290 | -6,131 |
| United Kingdom | 5,211 | 26,071 | +20,860 |
| India | 15,943 | 14,609 | -1,334 |
| Sweden | 0 | 12,760 | +12,760 |
| Bangladesh | 10,146 | 0 | -10,146 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Lancashire | 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 | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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) | 340,839 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 151,843 |
| Air transport | 138,444 |
| Other | 31 |
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) | 92,578 | 248,261 | +155,683 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 50,016 | 101,827 | +51,811 |
| Air transport | 104,040 | 34,404 | -69,636 |
| Other | 0 | 31 | +31 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 246,591 |
| Dover | 150,912 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 64,869 |
| East Midlands Airport | 46,021 |
| Southampton | 30,552 |
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 | 44,641 | 201,950 | +157,309 |
| Dover | 69,289 | 81,623 | +12,334 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 63,147 | 1,722 | -61,425 |
| East Midlands Airport | 26,043 | 19,978 | -6,065 |
| Southampton | 15,943 | 14,609 | -1,334 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 22,168 | +22,168 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,869 | 20,204 | +18,335 |
| Thamesport | 8,740 | 6,777 | -1,963 |
| Birmingham Airport | 976 | 12,704 | +11,728 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 8,838 | 0 | -8,838 |
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 | 6 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 2 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 1 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 201,147 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 73,080 |
| Italy | 58,324 |
| Netherlands | 56,014 |
| Spain | 17,231 |
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 | 4,566 | 196,581 | +192,015 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 70,813 | 2,267 | -68,546 |
| Italy | 1,319 | 57,005 | +55,686 |
| Netherlands | 15,376 | 40,638 | +25,262 |
| Spain | 14,946 | 2,285 | -12,661 |
| Qatar | 15,875 | 0 | -15,875 |
| South Korea | 15,796 | 0 | -15,796 |
| Canada | 11,985 | 1,204 | -10,781 |
| France | 3,395 | 5,058 | +1,663 |
| Romania | 6,712 | 1,697 | -5,015 |
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 | 213,261 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 180,025 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 101,018 |
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 | 134,274 | 78,987 | -55,287 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 180,025 | +180,025 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 41,329 | 59,689 | +18,360 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 180,025 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 104,885 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 65,040 |
| East Midlands Airport | 46,745 |
| Manchester Airport | 36,144 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 0 | 180,025 | +180,025 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 102,618 | 2,267 | -100,351 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,032 | 47,008 | +28,976 |
| East Midlands Airport | 23,432 | 23,313 | -119 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,514 | 34,630 | +33,116 |
| Dover | 18,321 | 10,663 | -7,658 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 13,277 | +13,277 |
| ZLC | 4,097 | 5,500 | +1,403 |
| Hull | 4,976 | 0 | -4,976 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 2,613 | 0 | -2,613 |
Quick facts
HS code: 510510
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Wool that has been cleaned and brushed to align the fibers for spinning