Import/export HS code 54012090: Retail-packaged artificial sewing thread
Sewing thread made from artificial 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 | 817,417 |
| China | 105,990 |
| France | 17,133 |
| United States | 16,573 |
| Spain | 14,429 |
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 | 394,438 | 422,979 | +28,541 |
| China | 80,141 | 25,849 | -54,292 |
| France | 8,453 | 8,680 | +227 |
| United States | 8,399 | 8,174 | -225 |
| Spain | 14,429 | 0 | -14,429 |
| Pakistan | 12,340 | 0 | -12,340 |
| Turkey | 0 | 9,398 | +9,398 |
| Romania | 7,779 | 1,183 | -6,596 |
| Japan | 949 | 2,885 | +1,936 |
| India | 0 | 2,892 | +2,892 |
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 | 729,067 |
| China | 195,524 |
| Turkey | 18,360 |
| United States | 15,584 |
| Spain | 14,429 |
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 | 384,196 | 344,871 | -39,325 |
| China | 90,383 | 105,141 | +14,758 |
| Turkey | 7,779 | 10,581 | +2,802 |
| United States | 8,399 | 7,185 | -1,214 |
| Spain | 14,429 | 0 | -14,429 |
| Italy | 6,443 | 7,727 | +1,284 |
| Pakistan | 12,340 | 0 | -12,340 |
| France | 2,010 | 3,385 | +1,375 |
| Japan | 949 | 2,885 | +1,936 |
| India | 0 | 2,892 | +2,892 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 0 | 1 | +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) | 811,776 |
| Air transport | 109,232 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 98,485 |
| Other | 1 |
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) | 400,269 | 411,507 | +11,238 |
| Air transport | 54,118 | 55,114 | +996 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 76,623 | 21,862 | -54,761 |
| Other | 0 | 1 | +1 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 655,621 |
| Eurotunnel | 118,234 |
| Felixstowe | 58,012 |
| Birmingham Airport | 39,421 |
| East Midlands Airport | 37,165 |
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 | 279,203 | 376,418 | +97,215 |
| Eurotunnel | 87,248 | 30,986 | -56,262 |
| Felixstowe | 51,649 | 6,363 | -45,286 |
| Birmingham Airport | 11,087 | 28,334 | +17,247 |
| East Midlands Airport | 22,277 | 14,888 | -7,389 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 25,403 | 9,398 | -16,005 |
| Southampton | 14,561 | 10,204 | -4,357 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,727 | 8,492 | -4,235 |
| Liverpool Docks | 12,340 | 0 | -12,340 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,646 | 1,376 | -5,270 |
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 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of food products | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
| 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 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
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 | 14 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Indonesia | 156,120 |
| United States | 27,983 |
| Netherlands | 11,781 |
| India | 6,399 |
| France | 5,975 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 0 | 156,120 | +156,120 |
| United States | 3,334 | 24,649 | +21,315 |
| Netherlands | 8,312 | 3,469 | -4,843 |
| India | 6,399 | 0 | -6,399 |
| France | 3,555 | 2,420 | -1,135 |
| Portugal | 0 | 2,446 | +2,446 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 2,123 | +2,123 |
| Switzerland | 1,455 | 0 | -1,455 |
| Italy | 1,236 | 0 | -1,236 |
| Belgium | 0 | 1,097 | +1,097 |
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 | 199,012 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,914 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,689 |
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 | 14,794 | 184,218 | +169,424 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,808 | 8,106 | +1,298 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,689 | 0 | -2,689 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 98,799 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 77,867 |
| East Midlands Airport | 17,285 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,707 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,990 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 2,382 | 96,417 | +94,035 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 77,867 | +77,867 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,351 | 9,934 | +2,583 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,287 | 2,420 | -1,867 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,521 | 3,469 | +948 |
| ZLC | 5,061 | 0 | -5,061 |
| Dover | 2,689 | 2,217 | -472 |
Quick facts
HS code: 54012090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sewing thread made from artificial filaments, packaged and sold in retail stores