Import/export HS code 54011090: Retail-packaged synthetic sewing thread
Sewing thread made from synthetic filaments, packaged and sold in retail stores
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 | 5,201,360 |
| China | 875,830 |
| India | 221,812 |
| Netherlands | 220,297 |
| Turkey | 210,137 |
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 | 2,400,818 | 2,800,542 | +399,724 |
| China | 488,295 | 387,535 | -100,760 |
| India | 92,460 | 129,352 | +36,892 |
| Netherlands | 124,297 | 96,000 | -28,297 |
| Turkey | 96,605 | 113,532 | +16,927 |
| United States | 105,612 | 56,350 | -49,262 |
| Romania | 62,446 | 79,117 | +16,671 |
| South Korea | 2,746 | 54,482 | +51,736 |
| Ireland | 45,467 | 10,287 | -35,180 |
| Hungary | 55,574 | 0 | -55,574 |
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 | 2,432,306 |
| Egypt | 2,397,158 |
| China | 1,278,404 |
| Turkey | 416,478 |
| India | 231,169 |
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 | 2,171,513 | 260,793 | -1,910,720 |
| Egypt | 0 | 2,397,158 | +2,397,158 |
| China | 682,138 | 596,266 | -85,872 |
| Turkey | 217,867 | 198,611 | -19,256 |
| India | 95,728 | 135,441 | +39,713 |
| United States | 124,879 | 59,247 | -65,632 |
| Netherlands | 96,771 | 35,421 | -61,350 |
| Romania | 7,896 | 69,068 | +61,172 |
| Pakistan | 15,884 | 21,308 | +5,424 |
| Taiwan | 11,521 | 16,628 | +5,107 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 13 |
| Inner London - West | 9 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 |
| Inner London - East | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 11 | +5 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Essex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -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) | 3,775,567 |
| Air transport | 1,939,763 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,611,234 |
| Road transport | 45,546 |
| Other | 1,059 |
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) | 1,624,103 | 2,151,464 | +527,361 |
| Air transport | 976,751 | 963,012 | -13,739 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 893,808 | 717,426 | -176,382 |
| Road transport | 38,561 | 6,985 | -31,576 |
| Other | 408 | 651 | +243 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,278,423 |
| Birmingham Airport | 873,908 |
| Felixstowe | 650,618 |
| Manchester Airport | 479,317 |
| London Gateway Port | 424,248 |
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 | 1,408,922 | 1,869,501 | +460,579 |
| Birmingham Airport | 436,702 | 437,206 | +504 |
| Felixstowe | 375,426 | 275,192 | -100,234 |
| Manchester Airport | 266,278 | 213,039 | -53,239 |
| London Gateway Port | 243,792 | 180,456 | -63,336 |
| Thamesport | 137,723 | 203,846 | +66,123 |
| East Midlands Airport | 132,547 | 89,340 | -43,207 |
| Southampton | 129,543 | 47,486 | -82,057 |
| London Stansted Airport | 87,496 | 37,284 | -50,212 |
| Eurotunnel | 46,027 | 69,503 | +23,476 |
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 | 48 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 24 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 13 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 8 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 21 |
| 2025-10 | 22 |
| 2025-09 | 21 |
| 2025-08 | 20 |
| 2025-07 | 21 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GROVES OF THAME LIMITED | 64 |
| GEM IMPORTS LIMITED | 49 |
| HABICO LIMITED | 48 |
| MADEIRA UK LLP | 47 |
| JAY TRIM LIMITED | 45 |
| SOMAC THREADS LIMITED | 44 |
| KAYOSPRUCE LIMITED | 44 |
| JOHN COTTON GROUP LIMITED | 42 |
| SPECIALIST CRAFTS LIMITED | 40 |
| JOHN LEWIS PLC | 36 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 46 |
| 0-1m | 21 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
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 | 88,640 |
| France | 52,220 |
| Canada | 27,299 |
| Saudi Arabia | 18,000 |
| United States | 17,469 |
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 | 30,139 | 58,501 | +28,362 |
| France | 30,343 | 21,877 | -8,466 |
| Canada | 15,481 | 11,818 | -3,663 |
| Saudi Arabia | 18,000 | 0 | -18,000 |
| United States | 8,645 | 8,824 | +179 |
| Germany | 0 | 16,793 | +16,793 |
| China | 11,102 | 0 | -11,102 |
| Australia | 0 | 9,842 | +9,842 |
| Poland | 2,012 | 6,983 | +4,971 |
| Hungary | 0 | 8,342 | +8,342 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 17,067 |
| Germany | 14,561 |
| Denmark | 9,113 |
| France | 1,902 |
| XI | 1,010 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 4,692 | 12,375 | +7,683 |
| Germany | 2,426 | 12,135 | +9,709 |
| Denmark | 4,819 | 4,294 | -525 |
| France | 1,714 | 188 | -1,526 |
| XI | 1,010 | 0 | -1,010 |
| India | 468 | 311 | -157 |
| United States | 338 | 346 | +8 |
| Belgium | 0 | 369 | +369 |
| China | 0 | 31 | +31 |
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) | 144,353 |
| Air transport | 105,627 |
| Other | 45,516 |
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) | 57,554 | 86,799 | +29,245 |
| Air transport | 63,024 | 42,603 | -20,421 |
| Other | 15,467 | 30,049 | +14,582 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 81,094 |
| East Midlands Airport | 62,130 |
| 000 | 45,516 |
| Holyhead | 37,715 |
| Belfast Airport | 18,000 |
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 | 30,196 | 50,898 | +20,702 |
| East Midlands Airport | 34,197 | 27,933 | -6,264 |
| 000 | 15,467 | 30,049 | +14,582 |
| Holyhead | 11,146 | 26,569 | +15,423 |
| Belfast Airport | 18,000 | 0 | -18,000 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,762 | 4,575 | -1,187 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,418 | 0 | -7,418 |
| ZLC | 4,034 | 3,320 | -714 |
| Dover | 2,034 | 5,273 | +3,239 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,536 | 2,226 | -2,310 |
Quick facts
HS code: 54011090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sewing thread made from synthetic filaments, packaged and sold in retail stores