Import/export HS code 5606: Fancy yarns and threads
Special yarns like gimped yarn, chenille yarn, and loop wale-yarn, used for decorative purposes in textiles
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 3,845,858 |
| Turkey | 2,465,573 |
| China | 925,992 |
| France | 728,715 |
| Germany | 286,698 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 2,069,954 | 1,775,904 | -294,050 |
| Turkey | 1,329,346 | 1,136,227 | -193,119 |
| China | 676,829 | 249,163 | -427,666 |
| France | 330,740 | 397,975 | +67,235 |
| Germany | 121,111 | 165,587 | +44,476 |
| India | 95,676 | 158,543 | +62,867 |
| United States | 49,460 | 32,585 | -16,875 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 24,016 | 19,315 | -4,701 |
| Mexico | 21,567 | 20,511 | -1,056 |
| Japan | 33,490 | 8,318 | -25,172 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 3,907,199 |
| Turkey | 2,461,014 |
| China | 1,200,035 |
| France | 347,481 |
| India | 252,477 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 2,081,695 | 1,825,504 | -256,191 |
| Turkey | 1,323,783 | 1,137,231 | -186,552 |
| China | 837,677 | 362,358 | -475,319 |
| France | 177,901 | 169,580 | -8,321 |
| India | 86,641 | 165,836 | +79,195 |
| Germany | 32,486 | 66,861 | +34,375 |
| United Kingdom | 58,553 | 36,905 | -21,648 |
| United States | 44,169 | 33,814 | -10,355 |
| Romania | 25,932 | 40,427 | +14,495 |
| Mexico | 24,943 | 20,511 | -4,432 |
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 | 11 |
| West Yorkshire | 11 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
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 | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -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) | 3,637,633 |
| Air transport | 2,613,141 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,353,131 |
| Road transport | 149,099 |
| Other | 131,643 |
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) | 2,149,322 | 1,488,311 | -661,011 |
| Air transport | 2,067,380 | 545,761 | -1,521,619 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 513,586 | 1,839,545 | +1,325,959 |
| Road transport | 67,433 | 81,666 | +14,233 |
| Other | 59,724 | 71,919 | +12,195 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,510,478 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,927,723 |
| Dover | 1,308,046 |
| Eurotunnel | 691,292 |
| London Gateway Port | 530,695 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,664,019 | 846,459 | -817,560 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,618,375 | 309,348 | -1,309,027 |
| Dover | 177,294 | 1,130,752 | +953,458 |
| Eurotunnel | 217,587 | 473,705 | +256,118 |
| London Gateway Port | 215,195 | 315,500 | +100,305 |
| Southampton | 216,185 | 264,481 | +48,296 |
| Birmingham Airport | 177,196 | 81,010 | -96,186 |
| London | 44,304 | 140,496 | +96,192 |
| ZLC | 97,293 | 86,772 | -10,521 |
| East Midlands Airport | 102,427 | 79,741 | -22,686 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 23 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 22 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-11 | 17 |
| 2025-10 | 22 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LINTON TWEEDS LIMITED | 43 |
| KING COLE LIMITED | 43 |
| URGO LIMITED | 35 |
| GIFTPOINT LTD | 35 |
| TILSATEC LIMITED | 32 |
| ABRAHAM MOON & SONS LIMITED | 26 |
| TEJAY SPORTSWEAR LIMITED | 26 |
| REX H. PERKINS LIMITED | 25 |
| UTOPIA CRAFTS LTD | 25 |
| ARTSTRAWS LIMITED | 24 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 43 |
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 128,778 |
| Sri Lanka | 92,326 |
| NA | 35,852 |
| France | 24,411 |
| Italy | 18,052 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 75,221 | 53,557 | -21,664 |
| Sri Lanka | 92,326 | 0 | -92,326 |
| NA | 0 | 35,852 | +35,852 |
| France | 22,856 | 1,555 | -21,301 |
| Italy | 10,233 | 7,819 | -2,414 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 14,549 | +14,549 |
| Germany | 13,822 | 0 | -13,822 |
| United States | 7,558 | 4,686 | -2,872 |
| Portugal | 6,745 | 3,593 | -3,152 |
| Spain | 4,049 | 0 | -4,049 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 62,786 |
| Portugal | 46,637 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 61,665 | 1,121 | -60,544 |
| Portugal | 0 | 46,637 | +46,637 |
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) | 122,310 |
| Air transport | 121,215 |
| Other | 109,423 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,996 |
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) | 67,672 | 54,638 | -13,034 |
| Air transport | 113,642 | 7,573 | -106,069 |
| Other | 61,665 | 47,758 | -13,907 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,322 | 15,674 | +9,352 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 109,423 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 103,718 |
| Manchester Airport | 92,326 |
| East Midlands Airport | 17,525 |
| Felixstowe | 14,549 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 61,665 | 47,758 | -13,907 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 57,591 | 46,127 | -11,464 |
| Manchester Airport | 92,326 | 0 | -92,326 |
| East Midlands Airport | 14,814 | 2,711 | -12,103 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 14,549 | +14,549 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,940 | 1,650 | -4,290 |
| Heysham | 7,234 | 0 | -7,234 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,407 | 1,765 | -3,642 |
| Holyhead | 382 | 4,149 | +3,767 |
| Dover | 2,847 | 0 | -2,847 |
Quick facts
HS code: 5606
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Special yarns like gimped yarn, chenille yarn, and loop wale-yarn, used for decorative purposes in textiles