Import/export HS code 510990: Various yarn of wool or fine animal hair
Other types of yarn made from wool or fine animal hair, ready for retail sale
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 2,961,802 |
| Turkey | 1,790,159 |
| Italy | 1,347,405 |
| France | 948,442 |
| India | 643,042 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 1,258,905 | 1,702,897 | +443,992 |
| Turkey | 1,177,620 | 612,539 | -565,081 |
| Italy | 787,179 | 560,226 | -226,953 |
| France | 349,833 | 598,609 | +248,776 |
| India | 270,583 | 372,459 | +101,876 |
| Germany | 302,048 | 218,668 | -83,380 |
| Peru | 276,375 | 231,182 | -45,193 |
| Netherlands | 268,183 | 136,724 | -131,459 |
| United States | 263,896 | 100,742 | -163,154 |
| Sweden | 357,652 | 0 | -357,652 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Peru | 2,253,957 |
| Italy | 2,247,533 |
| Turkey | 2,131,908 |
| Romania | 2,054,900 |
| India | 746,906 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peru | 1,088,373 | 1,165,584 | +77,211 |
| Italy | 1,175,900 | 1,071,633 | -104,267 |
| Turkey | 1,321,195 | 810,713 | -510,482 |
| Romania | 998,933 | 1,055,967 | +57,034 |
| India | 328,466 | 418,440 | +89,974 |
| South Africa | 112,020 | 123,785 | +11,765 |
| United States | 180,087 | 52,992 | -127,095 |
| Norway | 141,231 | 67,477 | -73,754 |
| China | 128,690 | 59,877 | -68,813 |
| Czechia | 59,774 | 71,120 | +11,346 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 11 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Cheshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
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 | 10 | 6 | -4 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
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) | 4,964,713 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,791,452 |
| Air transport | 1,745,974 |
| Road transport | 703,365 |
| Other | 651,155 |
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) | 2,224,090 | 2,740,623 | +516,533 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,582,105 | 1,209,347 | -372,758 |
| Air transport | 974,281 | 771,693 | -202,588 |
| Road transport | 484,474 | 218,891 | -265,583 |
| Other | 558,217 | 92,938 | -465,279 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,793,385 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,568,818 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,281,612 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,206,121 |
| ZLC | 780,398 |
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 | 916,294 | 877,091 | -39,203 |
| Middlesbrough | 788,537 | 780,281 | -8,256 |
| Immingham Docks | 606,781 | 674,831 | +68,050 |
| London Gateway Port | 481,038 | 725,083 | +244,045 |
| ZLC | 518,061 | 262,337 | -255,724 |
| 000 | 558,217 | 92,938 | -465,279 |
| Birmingham Airport | 291,894 | 338,745 | +46,851 |
| Manchester Airport | 307,445 | 146,236 | -161,209 |
| Southampton | 324,420 | 92,798 | -231,622 |
| Felixstowe | 233,315 | 143,105 | -90,210 |
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 | 37 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 23 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 10 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 7 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 19 |
| 2025-11 | 19 |
| 2025-10 | 22 |
| 2025-09 | 22 |
| 2025-08 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LOVECRAFTS GROUP LIMITED | 110 |
| WOOL WAREHOUSE DIRECT LIMITED | 78 |
| POUNDLAND LIMITED | 68 |
| LOOP KNITTING LIMITED | 62 |
| SUNSHINE YARNS LTD | 60 |
| TILSATEC LIMITED | 58 |
| P & J OKELL LTD | 56 |
| A.C. WOOD (SPECIALITY FIBRES) LIMITED | 43 |
| EAGLEMOSS LIMITED | 39 |
| WOOL AND THE GANG LTD | 38 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 28 |
| 0-1m | 24 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 399,821 |
| United States | 323,630 |
| China | 198,639 |
| Germany | 157,113 |
| Australia | 103,755 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 215,409 | 184,412 | -30,997 |
| United States | 104,185 | 219,445 | +115,260 |
| China | 84,484 | 114,155 | +29,671 |
| Germany | 101,830 | 55,283 | -46,547 |
| Australia | 81,211 | 22,544 | -58,667 |
| Finland | 902 | 85,719 | +84,817 |
| South Korea | 38,312 | 45,779 | +7,467 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 17,787 | 61,947 | +44,160 |
| Netherlands | 34,402 | 25,183 | -9,219 |
| New Zealand | 31,349 | 19,988 | -11,361 |
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 | 705,140 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 703,122 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 382,416 |
| Road transport | 3,213 |
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 | 321,478 | 383,662 | +62,184 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 360,515 | 342,607 | -17,908 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 164,202 | 218,214 | +54,012 |
| Road transport | 3,213 | 0 | -3,213 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 502,493 |
| East Midlands Airport | 260,788 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 241,284 |
| Felixstowe | 122,286 |
| Southampton | 121,924 |
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 | 275,978 | 226,515 | -49,463 |
| East Midlands Airport | 127,422 | 133,366 | +5,944 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 110,911 | 130,373 | +19,462 |
| Felixstowe | 62,124 | 60,162 | -1,962 |
| Southampton | 50,823 | 71,101 | +20,278 |
| Liverpool Docks | 52,437 | 54,033 | +1,596 |
| ZLC | 48,189 | 55,392 | +7,203 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 81,667 | +81,667 |
| London Gateway Port | 40,457 | 32,918 | -7,539 |
| Manchester Airport | 22,859 | 38,723 | +15,864 |
Quick facts
HS code: 510990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of yarn made from wool or fine animal hair, ready for retail sale