Import/export HS code 55081010: Sewing thread made from synthetic fibers, bulk packaging
Sewing thread made from synthetic fibers, sold in bulk for industrial or large-scale use
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Thailand | 394,751 |
| Germany | 368,591 |
| China | 328,717 |
| Romania | 245,610 |
| Spain | 171,937 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand | 196,892 | 197,859 | +967 |
| Germany | 203,534 | 165,057 | -38,477 |
| China | 310,403 | 18,314 | -292,089 |
| Romania | 174,118 | 71,492 | -102,626 |
| Spain | 80,917 | 91,020 | +10,103 |
| Belgium | 0 | 144,046 | +144,046 |
| Netherlands | 49,486 | 52,841 | +3,355 |
| France | 45,026 | 48,162 | +3,136 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 80,756 | +80,756 |
| Indonesia | 21,998 | 0 | -21,998 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 753,300 |
| Thailand | 228,779 |
| Indonesia | 204,811 |
| Spain | 194,833 |
| Turkey | 151,570 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 563,150 | 190,150 | -373,000 |
| Thailand | 95,446 | 133,333 | +37,887 |
| Indonesia | 37,033 | 167,778 | +130,745 |
| Spain | 88,283 | 106,550 | +18,267 |
| Turkey | 108,307 | 43,263 | -65,044 |
| Germany | 76,940 | 56,299 | -20,641 |
| Slovenia | 49,177 | 35,376 | -13,801 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 80,756 | +80,756 |
| India | 31,244 | 29,318 | -1,926 |
| Portugal | 9,403 | 7,994 | -1,409 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Merseyside | 2 |
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 | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,138,282 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 631,794 |
| Air transport | 194,651 |
| Other | 22,816 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 634,706 | 503,576 | -131,130 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 344,257 | 287,537 | -56,720 |
| Air transport | 109,115 | 85,536 | -23,579 |
| Other | 8,630 | 14,186 | +5,556 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 423,654 |
| Dover | 395,839 |
| Felixstowe | 370,678 |
| Eurotunnel | 159,991 |
| Thamesport | 139,754 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 200,257 | 223,397 | +23,140 |
| Dover | 187,648 | 208,191 | +20,543 |
| Felixstowe | 297,548 | 73,130 | -224,418 |
| Eurotunnel | 105,870 | 54,121 | -51,749 |
| Thamesport | 117,855 | 21,899 | -95,956 |
| Killingholme | 2,040 | 111,188 | +109,148 |
| Birmingham Airport | 55,221 | 55,816 | +595 |
| London Gateway Port | 22,587 | 31,565 | +8,978 |
| East Midlands Airport | 25,977 | 23,274 | -2,703 |
| Hull | 5,036 | 35,151 | +30,115 |
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 | 9 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
| 2025-07 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SOMAC THREADS LIMITED | 44 |
| MADEIRA UK LLP | 43 |
| COATS TRADING (UK) LIMITED | 37 |
| IMMI LTD | 37 |
| AMANN THREADS UK LIMITED | 35 |
| PRACTICAL PUBLISHING INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 31 |
| MARATHON THREADS (NOTTINGHAM) LTD | 24 |
| J. & P. COATS, LIMITED | 20 |
| SURVITEC GROUP LIMITED | 19 |
| VICKEAL LIMITED | 17 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 390,490 |
| Viet Nam | 169,457 |
| Morocco | 120,467 |
| Ireland | 92,514 |
| Madagascar | 72,650 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 95,755 | 294,735 | +198,980 |
| Viet Nam | 159,989 | 9,468 | -150,521 |
| Morocco | 47,007 | 73,460 | +26,453 |
| Ireland | 49,097 | 43,417 | -5,680 |
| Madagascar | 53,641 | 19,009 | -34,632 |
| Tunisia | 8,001 | 19,995 | +11,994 |
| Czechia | 13,009 | 6,969 | -6,040 |
| Mexico | 14,982 | 0 | -14,982 |
| Indonesia | 11,859 | 0 | -11,859 |
| Sweden | 2,638 | 6,136 | +3,498 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 2,333 |
| Nicaragua | 15 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 1,149 | 1,184 | +35 |
| Nicaragua | 0 | 15 | +15 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 414,536 |
| Air transport | 309,459 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 248,471 |
| Other | 2,348 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 115,344 | 299,192 | +183,848 |
| Air transport | 255,815 | 53,644 | -202,171 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 120,814 | 127,657 | +6,843 |
| Other | 1,149 | 1,199 | +50 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 308,943 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 242,412 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 134,033 |
| Heysham | 68,282 |
| Southampton | 63,814 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 90,529 | 218,414 | +127,885 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 211,686 | 30,726 | -180,960 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 70,645 | 63,388 | -7,257 |
| Heysham | 33,046 | 35,236 | +2,190 |
| Southampton | 0 | 63,814 | +63,814 |
| London Gateway Port | 14,982 | 19,009 | +4,027 |
| Portsmouth | 6,224 | 20,852 | +14,628 |
| East Midlands Airport | 17,844 | 3,643 | -14,201 |
| London Stansted Airport | 13,507 | 7,620 | -5,887 |
| Manchester Airport | 9,338 | 11,655 | +2,317 |
Quick facts
HS code: 55081010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sewing thread made from synthetic fibers, sold in bulk for industrial or large-scale use