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 | 1,598,027 |
| Italy | 708,913 |
| Germany | 63,750 |
| Kyrgyzstan | 10,235 |
| France | 4,546 |
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 | 789,819 | 808,208 | +18,389 |
| Italy | 445,361 | 263,552 | -181,809 |
| Germany | 0 | 63,750 | +63,750 |
| Kyrgyzstan | 10,235 | 0 | -10,235 |
| France | 4,546 | 0 | -4,546 |
| India | 4,508 | 0 | -4,508 |
| 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 | 1,848,767 |
| Italy | 461,140 |
| 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 | 915,972 | 932,795 | +16,823 |
| Italy | 322,175 | 138,965 | -183,210 |
| 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 |
| France | 1,579 | 0 | -1,579 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| 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 | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 830,644 |
| Air transport | 763,530 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 431,576 | 399,068 | -32,508 |
| Air transport | 394,939 | 368,591 | -26,348 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 320,110 | 124,717 | -195,393 |
| Road transport | 109,601 | 245,226 | +135,625 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 810,719 |
| Glasgow Airport | 548,904 |
| 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 | 428,416 | 382,303 | -46,113 |
| Glasgow Airport | 304,610 | 244,294 | -60,316 |
| ZLC | 156,136 | 245,226 | +89,090 |
| Dover | 273,575 | 124,717 | -148,858 |
| Manchester Airport | 51,407 | 75,325 | +23,918 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,125 | 39,769 | +33,644 |
| 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 | 7 |
| 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+ | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 1,303,997 |
| Switzerland | 62,386 |
| United States | 29,499 |
| 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 | 667,281 | 636,716 | -30,565 |
| Switzerland | 62,386 | 0 | -62,386 |
| United States | 13,533 | 15,966 | +2,433 |
| Turkey | 15,822 | 8,676 | -7,146 |
| 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 |
| Qatar | 4,042 | 0 | -4,042 |
| Peru | 0 | 3,601 | +3,601 |
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) | 1,352,004 |
| Air transport | 119,780 |
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) | 735,239 | 616,765 | -118,474 |
| Air transport | 70,480 | 49,300 | -21,180 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,311,974 |
| East Midlands Airport | 74,292 |
| Dover | 34,990 |
| 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 | 696,315 | 615,659 | -80,656 |
| East Midlands Airport | 38,767 | 35,525 | -3,242 |
| Dover | 33,884 | 1,106 | -32,778 |
| Manchester Airport | 20,790 | 12,277 | -8,513 |
| 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