Import/export HS code 510529: Various combed wool
Combed wool not in fragments, ready for spinning or other textile uses
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 5,589,964 |
| China | 2,005,099 |
| Uruguay | 829,457 |
| Italy | 628,735 |
| Ireland | 357,980 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 2,663,710 | 2,926,254 | +262,544 |
| China | 1,338,236 | 666,863 | -671,373 |
| Uruguay | 590,880 | 238,577 | -352,303 |
| Italy | 289,462 | 339,273 | +49,811 |
| Ireland | 288,058 | 69,922 | -218,136 |
| India | 241,494 | 104,190 | -137,304 |
| Egypt | 89,430 | 235,058 | +145,628 |
| Germany | 97,287 | 147,199 | +49,912 |
| Switzerland | 166,153 | 43,219 | -122,934 |
| France | 143,218 | 1,541 | -141,677 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 5,918,284 |
| China | 2,177,574 |
| Uruguay | 1,061,272 |
| Egypt | 403,830 |
| Argentina | 365,732 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 2,934,925 | 2,983,359 | +48,434 |
| China | 1,259,240 | 918,334 | -340,906 |
| Uruguay | 707,604 | 353,668 | -353,936 |
| Egypt | 122,073 | 281,757 | +159,684 |
| Argentina | 243,265 | 122,467 | -120,798 |
| Italy | 264,231 | 64,312 | -199,919 |
| India | 222,477 | 104,190 | -118,287 |
| Australia | 213,328 | 0 | -213,328 |
| South Africa | 82,243 | 0 | -82,243 |
| Spain | 0 | 72,174 | +72,174 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 16 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
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 | 15 | 11 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,949,546 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,575,589 |
| Road transport | 455,919 |
| Air transport | 209,839 |
| Other | 20,143 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,539,373 | 3,410,173 | -129,200 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,266,230 | 1,309,359 | -956,871 |
| Road transport | 384,207 | 71,712 | -312,495 |
| Air transport | 16,255 | 193,584 | +177,329 |
| Other | 20,133 | 10 | -20,123 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 6,419,733 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,538,810 |
| Felixstowe | 975,157 |
| Southampton | 727,996 |
| ZLC | 468,338 |
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 | 3,201,820 | 3,217,913 | +16,093 |
| London Gateway Port | 754,575 | 784,235 | +29,660 |
| Felixstowe | 675,828 | 299,329 | -376,499 |
| Southampton | 606,548 | 121,448 | -485,100 |
| ZLC | 396,626 | 71,712 | -324,914 |
| Eurotunnel | 225,396 | 104,468 | -120,928 |
| Liverpool Docks | 213,328 | 92,158 | -121,170 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 0 | 165,022 | +165,022 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 94,666 | 68,163 | -26,503 |
| London | 5,072 | 31,818 | +26,746 |
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 | 14 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 10 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
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 | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
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 | 4,270,295 |
| Spain | 2,681,779 |
| United States | 1,010,514 |
| Finland | 812,243 |
| Germany | 632,324 |
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 | 2,326,650 | 1,943,645 | -383,005 |
| Spain | 1,567,628 | 1,114,151 | -453,477 |
| United States | 546,354 | 464,160 | -82,194 |
| Finland | 461,058 | 351,185 | -109,873 |
| Germany | 330,339 | 301,985 | -28,354 |
| Japan | 282,544 | 325,531 | +42,987 |
| Peru | 143,454 | 159,498 | +16,044 |
| Denmark | 156,165 | 127,843 | -28,322 |
| Moldova | 194,046 | 78,695 | -115,351 |
| Romania | 122,873 | 63,827 | -59,046 |
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) | 8,919,221 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,118,772 |
| Air transport | 1,407,095 |
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) | 5,169,686 | 3,749,535 | -1,420,151 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,137,878 | 980,894 | -156,984 |
| Air transport | 685,981 | 721,114 | +35,133 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,852,467 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,201,760 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,131,537 |
| London Gateway Port | 882,515 |
| Dover | 878,795 |
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 | 3,670,117 | 3,182,350 | -487,767 |
| Immingham Docks | 555,651 | 646,109 | +90,458 |
| East Midlands Airport | 551,236 | 580,301 | +29,065 |
| London Gateway Port | 342,406 | 540,109 | +197,703 |
| Dover | 669,165 | 209,630 | -459,535 |
| Felixstowe | 520,210 | 28,063 | -492,147 |
| Hull | 405,903 | 0 | -405,903 |
| Liverpool Docks | 115,197 | 49,023 | -66,174 |
| Manchester Airport | 72,405 | 47,928 | -24,477 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 28,382 | 72,664 | +44,282 |
Quick facts
HS code: 510529
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Combed wool not in fragments, ready for spinning or other textile uses