Import/export HS code 54011016: Textured synthetic sewing thread
Sewing thread made from synthetic filaments with a textured surface for better grip
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 239,527 |
| India | 33,814 |
| South Korea | 31,460 |
| United States | 27,463 |
| China | 22,266 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 120,631 | 118,896 | -1,735 |
| India | 33,814 | 0 | -33,814 |
| South Korea | 29,020 | 2,440 | -26,580 |
| United States | 2,427 | 25,036 | +22,609 |
| China | 13,978 | 8,288 | -5,690 |
| France | 16,143 | 3,838 | -12,305 |
| Romania | 1,115 | 1,753 | +638 |
| Turkey | 2,770 | 0 | -2,770 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 151,757 |
| China | 68,417 |
| South Korea | 49,045 |
| Egypt | 33,923 |
| Turkey | 23,114 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 93,879 | 57,878 | -36,001 |
| China | 56,006 | 12,411 | -43,595 |
| South Korea | 31,447 | 17,598 | -13,849 |
| Egypt | 0 | 33,923 | +33,923 |
| Turkey | 3,885 | 19,229 | +15,344 |
| India | 18,538 | 3,739 | -14,799 |
| Tunisia | 16,143 | 3,838 | -12,305 |
| United States | 0 | 8,786 | +8,786 |
| Thailand | 0 | 1,753 | +1,753 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 1,096 | +1,096 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Highlands and Islands | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Central Scotland | 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 | 128,416 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 127,799 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 123,934 |
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 | 79,671 | 48,745 | -30,926 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 79,342 | 48,457 | -30,885 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 60,885 | 63,049 | +2,164 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 117,850 |
| London Gateway Port | 63,575 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 45,374 |
| Birmingham Airport | 30,474 |
| Manchester Airport | 24,513 |
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 | 56,748 | 61,102 | +4,354 |
| London Gateway Port | 23,542 | 40,033 | +16,491 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 16,143 | 29,231 | +13,088 |
| Birmingham Airport | 21,143 | 9,331 | -11,812 |
| Manchester Airport | 23,499 | 1,014 | -22,485 |
| Felixstowe | 18,609 | 4,024 | -14,585 |
| East Midlands Airport | 13,150 | 9,169 | -3,981 |
| London | 16,407 | 0 | -16,407 |
| Southampton | 12,613 | 2,440 | -10,173 |
| Thamesport | 8,171 | 1,960 | -6,211 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SOMAC THREADS LIMITED | 34 |
| GROVES OF THAME LIMITED | 31 |
| HABICO LIMITED | 30 |
| LINNTEC LIMITED | 17 |
| BURBERRY LIMITED | 16 |
| COATS TRADING (UK) LIMITED | 8 |
| DAVID NIEPER LIMITED | 8 |
| TRIMMINGS BY DESIGN LIMITED | 7 |
| DAVID KOMA LIMITED | 6 |
| J. & P. COATS, LIMITED | 4 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 54m+ | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 75,932 |
| Costa Rica | 25,074 |
| Greece | 2,886 |
| Bulgaria | 1,185 |
| Sri Lanka | 1,091 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 55,883 | 20,049 | -35,834 |
| Costa Rica | 7,164 | 17,910 | +10,746 |
| Greece | 0 | 2,886 | +2,886 |
| Bulgaria | 1,185 | 0 | -1,185 |
| Sri Lanka | 0 | 1,091 | +1,091 |
| France | 0 | 1,015 | +1,015 |
| India | 0 | 1,006 | +1,006 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 320 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 159 | 161 | +2 |
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) | 80,698 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,074 |
| Air transport | 2,097 |
| Other | 320 |
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) | 56,909 | 23,789 | -33,120 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,164 | 17,910 | +10,746 |
| Air transport | 0 | 2,097 | +2,097 |
| Other | 159 | 161 | +2 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 31,210 |
| Fishguard | 29,511 |
| London Gateway Port | 25,074 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,239 |
| Milford | 7,667 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 14,667 | 16,543 | +1,876 |
| Fishguard | 29,511 | 0 | -29,511 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,164 | 17,910 | +10,746 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,879 | 4,360 | +481 |
| Milford | 7,667 | 0 | -7,667 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,185 | 2,886 | +1,701 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 1,091 | +1,091 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 1,006 | +1,006 |
| 000 | 159 | 161 | +2 |
Quick facts
HS code: 54011016
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sewing thread made from synthetic filaments with a textured surface for better grip