Import/export HS code 54012010: Bulk artificial sewing thread
Sewing thread made from artificial filaments, sold in bulk for industrial use
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 | 2,937,980 |
| South Korea | 118,059 |
| China | 90,771 |
| Thailand | 38,783 |
| France | 30,980 |
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 | 1,560,621 | 1,377,359 | -183,262 |
| South Korea | 70,474 | 47,585 | -22,889 |
| China | 67,723 | 23,048 | -44,675 |
| Thailand | 38,783 | 0 | -38,783 |
| France | 28,469 | 2,511 | -25,958 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 6,206 | +6,206 |
| Turkey | 0 | 4,594 | +4,594 |
| Czechia | 2,903 | 0 | -2,903 |
| India | 1,656 | 0 | -1,656 |
| United States | 1,217 | 0 | -1,217 |
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 | 2,601,865 |
| China | 435,364 |
| South Korea | 118,059 |
| Italy | 52,549 |
| Japan | 8,736 |
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 | 1,421,519 | 1,180,346 | -241,173 |
| China | 218,544 | 216,820 | -1,724 |
| South Korea | 70,474 | 47,585 | -22,889 |
| Italy | 50,038 | 2,511 | -47,527 |
| Japan | 5,495 | 3,241 | -2,254 |
| Romania | 0 | 6,206 | +6,206 |
| Turkey | 0 | 4,594 | +4,594 |
| United Kingdom | 2,903 | 0 | -2,903 |
| India | 1,656 | 0 | -1,656 |
| United States | 1,217 | 0 | -1,217 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| North Wales | 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 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,945,980 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 257,343 |
| Air transport | 26,723 |
| Road transport | 3,103 |
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) | 1,565,518 | 1,380,462 | -185,056 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 186,398 | 70,945 | -115,453 |
| Air transport | 19,930 | 6,793 | -13,137 |
| Road transport | 0 | 3,103 | +3,103 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,257,709 |
| Eurotunnel | 587,512 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 123,739 |
| Southampton | 82,630 |
| Felixstowe | 81,597 |
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 | 980,024 | 1,277,685 | +297,661 |
| Eurotunnel | 488,471 | 99,041 | -389,430 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 120,595 | 3,144 | -117,451 |
| Southampton | 66,036 | 16,594 | -49,442 |
| Felixstowe | 60,748 | 20,849 | -39,899 |
| London | 33,139 | 26,400 | -6,739 |
| Birmingham Airport | 11,213 | 4,594 | -6,619 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,844 | 2,199 | -3,645 |
| Thamesport | 2,903 | 4,591 | +1,688 |
| ZLC | 0 | 6,206 | +6,206 |
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 | 6 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 5 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
| 2025-02 | 2 |
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 | 6 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 173,882 |
| United Arab Emirates | 151,768 |
| Kenya | 37,728 |
| Netherlands | 13,811 |
| Ireland | 10,732 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 81,584 | 92,298 | +10,714 |
| United Arab Emirates | 110,274 | 41,494 | -68,780 |
| Kenya | 17,373 | 20,355 | +2,982 |
| Netherlands | 13,811 | 0 | -13,811 |
| Ireland | 2,575 | 8,157 | +5,582 |
| Philippines | 0 | 6,372 | +6,372 |
| United States | 1,884 | 1,030 | -854 |
| Tunisia | 2,500 | 0 | -2,500 |
| Morocco | 0 | 2,305 | +2,305 |
| Brazil | 1,073 | 1,078 | +5 |
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 | 205,095 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 200,730 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,000 |
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 | 134,766 | 70,329 | -64,437 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 97,970 | 102,760 | +4,790 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,500 | 1,500 | -1,000 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 189,998 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 186,961 |
| Holyhead | 9,171 |
| ZLC | 6,372 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,687 |
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 | 95,395 | 94,603 | -792 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 131,304 | 55,657 | -75,647 |
| Holyhead | 2,575 | 6,596 | +4,021 |
| ZLC | 0 | 6,372 | +6,372 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,884 | 2,803 | +919 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,578 | 2,665 | +1,087 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 2,832 | +2,832 |
| Felixstowe | 2,500 | 0 | -2,500 |
| Heysham | 0 | 1,561 | +1,561 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 1,500 | +1,500 |
Quick facts
HS code: 54012010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sewing thread made from artificial filaments, sold in bulk for industrial use