Import/export HS code 551011: Single strand yarn
Yarn made from artificial fibers, consisting of a single strand. Not for retail sale
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 1,659,279 |
| Belgium | 1,221,553 |
| Indonesia | 1,031,861 |
| Italy | 795,052 |
| Turkey | 555,492 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 793,411 | 865,868 | +72,457 |
| Belgium | 691,574 | 529,979 | -161,595 |
| Indonesia | 442,745 | 589,116 | +146,371 |
| Italy | 439,559 | 355,493 | -84,066 |
| Turkey | 247,544 | 307,948 | +60,404 |
| Germany | 429,293 | 48,817 | -380,476 |
| Austria | 115,210 | 255,200 | +139,990 |
| China | 6,400 | 90,267 | +83,867 |
| France | 36,104 | 18,305 | -17,799 |
| Poland | 9,574 | 36,165 | +26,591 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Indonesia | 1,637,536 |
| India | 1,224,948 |
| Turkey | 1,130,791 |
| Italy | 642,850 |
| Viet Nam | 633,256 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 846,137 | 791,399 | -54,738 |
| India | 354,429 | 870,519 | +516,090 |
| Turkey | 816,585 | 314,206 | -502,379 |
| Italy | 386,651 | 256,199 | -130,452 |
| Viet Nam | 312,338 | 320,918 | +8,580 |
| Belgium | 379,236 | 201,226 | -178,010 |
| Croatia | 115,210 | 255,200 | +139,990 |
| France | 36,104 | 18,305 | -17,799 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 0 | 45,830 | +45,830 |
| China | 6,400 | 31,104 | +24,704 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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) | 2,788,728 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,761,951 |
| Other | 555,323 |
| Road transport | 289,850 |
| Air transport | 15,240 |
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) | 1,544,145 | 1,244,583 | -299,562 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,154,238 | 1,607,713 | +453,475 |
| Other | 334,799 | 220,524 | -114,275 |
| Road transport | 259,329 | 30,521 | -228,808 |
| Air transport | 0 | 15,240 | +15,240 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 1,552,605 |
| Dover | 996,098 |
| Immingham Docks | 901,823 |
| Felixstowe | 754,393 |
| 000 | 555,323 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 501,063 | 1,051,542 | +550,479 |
| Dover | 533,201 | 462,897 | -70,304 |
| Immingham Docks | 513,138 | 388,685 | -124,453 |
| Felixstowe | 556,274 | 198,119 | -358,155 |
| 000 | 334,799 | 220,524 | -114,275 |
| ZLC | 450,185 | 100,960 | -349,225 |
| Eurotunnel | 133,651 | 120,209 | -13,442 |
| 499 | 0 | 213,320 | +213,320 |
| Killingholme | 25,449 | 187,124 | +161,675 |
| London | 64,203 | 64,492 | +289 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| VERNACARE INTERNATIONAL CHORLEY & BOLTON LIMITED | 47 |
| URGO LIMITED | 28 |
| SKINWEAR LIMITED | 26 |
| CONVATEC LIMITED | 26 |
| PAX YARNS LIMITED | 23 |
| J. & D. WILKIE, LIMITED | 20 |
| JOHN L. BRIERLEY LIMITED | 16 |
| WOOL AND THE GANG LTD | 11 |
| FABRICS & YARNS (MACCLESFIELD) LTD | 9 |
| REX H. PERKINS LIMITED | 8 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 15m-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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 8,778 |
| Germany | 3,740 |
| Poland | 2,388 |
| New Zealand | 1,440 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 8,778 | 0 | -8,778 |
| Germany | 0 | 3,740 | +3,740 |
| Poland | 2,388 | 0 | -2,388 |
| New Zealand | 1,440 | 0 | -1,440 |
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) | 8,778 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,128 |
| Air transport | 1,440 |
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) | 8,778 | 0 | -8,778 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,388 | 3,740 | +1,352 |
| Air transport | 1,440 | 0 | -1,440 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 8,778 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,128 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,440 |
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 | 8,778 | 0 | -8,778 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,388 | 3,740 | +1,352 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,440 | 0 | -1,440 |
Quick facts
HS code: 551011
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Yarn made from artificial fibers, consisting of a single strand. Not for retail sale