Import/export HS code 510539: Various fine animal hair
Fine hair from animals other than Kashmir goats, used in textiles
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 2,373,535 |
| Peru | 2,096,231 |
| Argentina | 883,516 |
| China | 873,705 |
| Turkey | 478,262 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 1,735,613 | 637,922 | -1,097,691 |
| Peru | 1,144,447 | 951,784 | -192,663 |
| Argentina | 259,113 | 624,403 | +365,290 |
| China | 428,118 | 445,587 | +17,469 |
| Turkey | 147,347 | 330,915 | +183,568 |
| Canada | 187,773 | 230,652 | +42,879 |
| Italy | 92,530 | 148,543 | +56,013 |
| Netherlands | 67,196 | 36,005 | -31,191 |
| Tajikistan | 0 | 76,842 | +76,842 |
| Pakistan | 31,745 | 1,022 | -30,723 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 2,578,430 |
| Peru | 2,331,828 |
| China | 940,763 |
| Argentina | 883,516 |
| Turkey | 478,262 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 1,801,732 | 776,698 | -1,025,034 |
| Peru | 1,149,392 | 1,182,436 | +33,044 |
| China | 495,314 | 445,449 | -49,865 |
| Argentina | 259,113 | 624,403 | +365,290 |
| Turkey | 147,347 | 330,915 | +183,568 |
| New Zealand | 126,948 | 0 | -126,948 |
| Italy | 92,530 | 9,352 | -83,178 |
| Tajikistan | 0 | 84,023 | +84,023 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 36,005 | +36,005 |
| Pakistan | 31,745 | 1,022 | -30,723 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 6 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Outer London - West and North 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 | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 6,149,188 |
| Air transport | 945,311 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 486,621 |
| Road transport | 24,611 |
| Other | 8 |
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) | 3,554,781 | 2,594,407 | -960,374 |
| Air transport | 387,931 | 557,380 | +169,449 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 148,105 | 338,516 | +190,411 |
| Road transport | 24,611 | 0 | -24,611 |
| Other | 8 | 0 | -8 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 5,392,894 |
| Manchester Airport | 489,140 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 286,597 |
| Felixstowe | 262,725 |
| London Stansted Airport | 216,465 |
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 | 3,180,853 | 2,212,041 | -968,812 |
| Manchester Airport | 211,263 | 277,877 | +66,614 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 71,569 | 215,028 | +143,459 |
| Felixstowe | 134,356 | 128,369 | -5,987 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,076 | 215,389 | +214,313 |
| London | 67,196 | 115,887 | +48,691 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 180,425 | +180,425 |
| Birmingham Airport | 147,481 | 2,653 | -144,828 |
| Southampton | 146,093 | 0 | -146,093 |
| Thamesport | 26,283 | 73,572 | +47,289 |
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 | 3 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 2 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2025-05 | 4 |
| 2025-04 | 4 |
| 2025-03 | 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 | 4 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 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 | 9,744,288 |
| China | 1,887,237 |
| Turkey | 894,379 |
| France | 187,612 |
| Norway | 170,002 |
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 | 4,924,963 | 4,819,325 | -105,638 |
| China | 614,745 | 1,272,492 | +657,747 |
| Turkey | 357,470 | 536,909 | +179,439 |
| France | 178,792 | 8,820 | -169,972 |
| Norway | 170,002 | 0 | -170,002 |
| Spain | 21,740 | 107,540 | +85,800 |
| Greece | 0 | 123,638 | +123,638 |
| Netherlands | 24,299 | 72,466 | +48,167 |
| United States | 47,089 | 48,002 | +913 |
| South Korea | 30,733 | 61,305 | +30,572 |
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) | 11,270,199 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,287,463 |
| Air transport | 149,749 |
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) | 5,525,831 | 5,744,368 | +218,537 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 874,624 | 1,412,839 | +538,215 |
| Air transport | 65,843 | 83,906 | +18,063 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,020,541 |
| Southampton | 1,628,448 |
| Dover | 1,232,719 |
| Felixstowe | 236,409 |
| London Gateway Port | 177,613 |
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 | 4,674,783 | 5,345,758 | +670,975 |
| Southampton | 462,891 | 1,165,557 | +702,666 |
| Dover | 846,605 | 386,114 | -460,491 |
| Felixstowe | 29,531 | 206,878 | +177,347 |
| London Gateway Port | 177,613 | 0 | -177,613 |
| Immingham Docks | 170,002 | 3,003 | -166,999 |
| Manchester Airport | 33,642 | 59,212 | +25,570 |
| Liverpool Docks | 34,587 | 40,404 | +5,817 |
| East Midlands Airport | 13,822 | 19,598 | +5,776 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 8,633 | 1,160 | -7,473 |
Quick facts
HS code: 510539
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fine hair from animals other than Kashmir goats, used in textiles