Import/export HS code 510531: Kashmir (cashmere) goat hair
Fine, soft hair from Kashmir goats, used for high-quality fabrics like cashmere
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,415,437 |
| Italy | 705,172 |
| Germany | 63,750 |
| Kyrgyzstan | 10,235 |
| India | 4,508 |
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 | 741,562 | 673,875 | -67,687 |
| Italy | 441,620 | 263,552 | -178,068 |
| Germany | 0 | 63,750 | +63,750 |
| Kyrgyzstan | 10,235 | 0 | -10,235 |
| India | 4,508 | 0 | -4,508 |
| France | 3,552 | 0 | -3,552 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 2,092 | +2,092 |
| United States | 1,757 | 0 | -1,757 |
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 | 1,666,177 |
| Italy | 457,984 |
| Mongolia | 63,750 |
| Kyrgyzstan | 10,235 |
| India | 4,508 |
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 | 867,715 | 798,462 | -69,253 |
| Italy | 319,019 | 138,965 | -180,054 |
| Mongolia | 0 | 63,750 | +63,750 |
| Kyrgyzstan | 10,235 | 0 | -10,235 |
| India | 4,508 | 0 | -4,508 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 2,092 | +2,092 |
| United States | 1,757 | 0 | -1,757 |
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 | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 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 | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 712,606 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 694,243 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 444,827 |
| Road transport | 354,827 |
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 | 421,459 | 291,147 | -130,312 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 295,175 | 399,068 | +103,893 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 320,110 | 124,717 | -195,393 |
| Road transport | 166,490 | 188,337 | +21,847 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 674,318 |
| Glasgow Airport | 502,715 |
| ZLC | 401,362 |
| Dover | 398,292 |
| Manchester Airport | 126,732 |
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 | 292,015 | 382,303 | +90,288 |
| Glasgow Airport | 300,024 | 202,691 | -97,333 |
| ZLC | 213,025 | 188,337 | -24,688 |
| Dover | 273,575 | 124,717 | -148,858 |
| Manchester Airport | 87,248 | 39,484 | -47,764 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,552 | 39,769 | +36,217 |
| East Midlands Airport | 13,257 | 7,704 | -5,553 |
| Birmingham Airport | 15,621 | 0 | -15,621 |
| Glasgow | 0 | 11,720 | +11,720 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 5,045 | +5,045 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Air transport | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2025-04 | 1 |
| 2025-02 | 4 |
| 2025-01 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | 1,308,848 |
| Switzerland | 62,386 |
| United States | 28,175 |
| Turkey | 24,498 |
| India | 15,046 |
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 | 709,206 | 599,642 | -109,564 |
| Switzerland | 62,386 | 0 | -62,386 |
| United States | 12,209 | 15,966 | +3,757 |
| Turkey | 24,498 | 0 | -24,498 |
| India | 15,046 | 0 | -15,046 |
| Germany | 9,696 | 0 | -9,696 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 7,024 | 0 | -7,024 |
| Ireland | 5,040 | 0 | -5,040 |
| Peru | 0 | 3,601 | +3,601 |
| France | 1,556 | 1,106 | -450 |
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) | 1,356,482 |
| Air transport | 113,879 |
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) | 785,613 | 570,869 | -214,744 |
| Air transport | 64,433 | 49,446 | -14,987 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,317,360 |
| East Midlands Airport | 68,391 |
| Dover | 34,082 |
| Manchester Airport | 33,067 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,798 |
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 | 747,597 | 569,763 | -177,834 |
| East Midlands Airport | 24,044 | 44,347 | +20,303 |
| Dover | 32,976 | 1,106 | -31,870 |
| Manchester Airport | 29,466 | 3,601 | -25,865 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,798 | 0 | -9,798 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,040 | 0 | -5,040 |
| ZLC | 1,125 | 1,498 | +373 |
Quick facts
HS code: 510531
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fine, soft hair from Kashmir goats, used for high-quality fabrics like cashmere