Import/export HS code 51091010: Yarn in balls or skeins, 125g to 500g
Yarn with 85% or more wool or fine animal hair, sold in balls, hanks, or skeins weighing 125g to 500g
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 242,591 |
| Norway | 110,113 |
| China | 83,441 |
| Peru | 40,559 |
| Pakistan | 37,612 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 193,153 | 49,438 | -143,715 |
| Norway | 36,281 | 73,832 | +37,551 |
| China | 39,939 | 43,502 | +3,563 |
| Peru | 1,279 | 39,280 | +38,001 |
| Pakistan | 37,612 | 0 | -37,612 |
| United States | 28,864 | 8,394 | -20,470 |
| Denmark | 8,939 | 7,203 | -1,736 |
| France | 7,613 | 4,454 | -3,159 |
| Italy | 2,527 | 4,075 | +1,548 |
| New Zealand | 3,422 | 0 | -3,422 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 252,023 |
| Norway | 113,465 |
| China | 86,678 |
| Peru | 46,260 |
| Pakistan | 39,955 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 202,585 | 49,438 | -153,147 |
| Norway | 36,281 | 77,184 | +40,903 |
| China | 43,176 | 43,502 | +326 |
| Peru | 3,500 | 42,760 | +39,260 |
| Pakistan | 39,955 | 0 | -39,955 |
| United States | 13,658 | 8,394 | -5,264 |
| Italy | 7,080 | 4,075 | -3,005 |
| Denmark | 4,621 | 3,723 | -898 |
| France | 4,053 | 2,412 | -1,641 |
| Romania | 2,368 | 0 | -2,368 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cheshire | 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 | 0 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 159,809 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 151,096 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 136,560 |
| Road transport | 86,676 |
| Air transport | 61,833 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 159,809 | 0 | -159,809 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 65,127 | 85,969 | +20,842 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 44,501 | 92,059 | +47,558 |
| Road transport | 66,690 | 19,986 | -46,704 |
| Air transport | 25,098 | 36,735 | +11,637 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 159,809 |
| ZLC | 112,841 |
| Middlesbrough | 78,700 |
| Felixstowe | 75,492 |
| London Gateway Port | 41,600 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 159,809 | 0 | -159,809 |
| ZLC | 70,524 | 42,317 | -28,207 |
| Middlesbrough | 35,395 | 43,305 | +7,910 |
| Felixstowe | 33,015 | 42,477 | +9,462 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,441 | 28,159 | +14,718 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 26,829 | +26,829 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,480 | 15,843 | +6,363 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 17,088 | +17,088 |
| Southampton | 16,406 | 0 | -16,406 |
| London Stansted Airport | 9,935 | 3,804 | -6,131 |
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 | 9 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-05 | 2 |
| 2024-11 | 1 |
| 2024-10 | 2 |
| 2024-09 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 63 |
| LOVECRAFTS GROUP LIMITED | 24 |
| LOOP KNITTING LIMITED | 19 |
| KNOLL YARNS LIMITED | 15 |
| WOOL AND THE GANG LTD | 12 |
| CHESTER WOOL COMPANY LTD | 12 |
| P & J OKELL LTD | 7 |
| HOLLAND & SHERRY LIMITED | 7 |
| KNITT LTD | 6 |
| A YARN STORY LTD. | 6 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 54m+ | 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 | 195,645 |
| Japan | 157,537 |
| Canada | 137,143 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 47,769 |
| Germany | 35,779 |
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 | 32,793 | 162,852 | +130,059 |
| Japan | 105,162 | 52,375 | -52,787 |
| Canada | 83,717 | 53,426 | -30,291 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 19,905 | 27,864 | +7,959 |
| Germany | 22,929 | 12,850 | -10,079 |
| Netherlands | 28,712 | 2,012 | -26,700 |
| Italy | 18,429 | 10,599 | -7,830 |
| Switzerland | 10,739 | 9,883 | -856 |
| Australia | 14,740 | 2,917 | -11,823 |
| Sweden | 14,646 | 1,566 | -13,080 |
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 | 442,406 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 212,293 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 84,625 |
| Road transport | 3,471 |
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 | 256,333 | 186,073 | -70,260 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 85,822 | 126,471 | +40,649 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 30,649 | 53,976 | +23,327 |
| Road transport | 3,471 | 0 | -3,471 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 187,007 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 165,388 |
| Liverpool Docks | 147,520 |
| Felixstowe | 54,920 |
| ZLC | 46,099 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 81,178 | 105,829 | +24,651 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 87,820 | 77,568 | -10,252 |
| Liverpool Docks | 78,385 | 69,135 | -9,250 |
| Felixstowe | 2,606 | 52,314 | +49,708 |
| ZLC | 46,099 | 0 | -46,099 |
| Dover | 29,628 | 12,727 | -16,901 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,021 | 40,120 | +39,099 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 18,698 | 0 | -18,698 |
| London Stansted Airport | 14,249 | 2,676 | -11,573 |
| Belfast Airport | 11,760 | 0 | -11,760 |
Quick facts
HS code: 51091010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Yarn with 85% or more wool or fine animal hair, sold in balls, hanks, or skeins weighing 125g to 500g