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 | 2,928,340 |
| South Korea | 120,759 |
| 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 | 1,547,031 | 1,381,309 | -165,722 |
| South Korea | 66,053 | 54,706 | -11,347 |
| 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 | 2,599,906 |
| China | 431,360 |
| South Korea | 120,759 |
| Italy | 48,872 |
| 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 | 1,417,289 | 1,182,617 | -234,672 |
| China | 212,861 | 218,499 | +5,638 |
| South Korea | 66,053 | 54,706 | -11,347 |
| Italy | 46,361 | 2,511 | -43,850 |
| 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) | 2,936,340 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 260,043 |
| 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) | 1,551,928 | 1,384,412 | -167,516 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 181,977 | 78,066 | -103,911 |
| 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 | 2,335,133 |
| Eurotunnel | 500,448 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 123,739 |
| Felixstowe | 81,597 |
| Southampton | 78,209 |
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 | 1,101,469 | 1,233,664 | +132,195 |
| Eurotunnel | 353,436 | 147,012 | -206,424 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 120,595 | 3,144 | -117,451 |
| Felixstowe | 60,748 | 20,849 | -39,899 |
| Southampton | 61,615 | 16,594 | -45,021 |
| London | 33,139 | 33,521 | +382 |
| 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 | 183,187 |
| United Arab Emirates | 156,532 |
| 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 | 96,452 | 86,735 | -9,717 |
| United Arab Emirates | 107,954 | 48,578 | -59,376 |
| Kenya | 17,373 | 20,355 | +2,982 |
| Netherlands | 13,811 | 0 | -13,811 |
| Ireland | 4,319 | 6,413 | +2,094 |
| Philippines | 0 | 6,372 | +6,372 |
| Tunisia | 2,500 | 0 | -2,500 |
| Morocco | 0 | 2,305 | +2,305 |
| Cameroon | 1,709 | 0 | -1,709 |
| Sri Lanka | 1,578 | 0 | -1,578 |
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) | 210,035 |
| Air transport | 206,902 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 114,582 | 95,453 | -19,129 |
| Air transport | 129,489 | 77,413 | -52,076 |
| 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 | 199,303 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 190,652 |
| Holyhead | 9,171 |
| ZLC | 6,372 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,243 |
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 | 110,263 | 89,040 | -21,223 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 127,911 | 62,741 | -65,170 |
| Holyhead | 4,319 | 4,852 | +533 |
| ZLC | 0 | 6,372 | +6,372 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,578 | 2,665 | +1,087 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 2,832 | +2,832 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 2,803 | +2,803 |
| 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