Import/export HS code 56060099: Various fancy yarns
Other types of decorative yarns not specified elsewhere, used in textiles and crafts
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 2,316,265 |
| China | 781,307 |
| Italy | 496,267 |
| Germany | 249,059 |
| India | 240,057 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 1,266,480 | 1,049,785 | -216,695 |
| China | 556,063 | 225,244 | -330,819 |
| Italy | 240,987 | 255,280 | +14,293 |
| Germany | 86,483 | 162,576 | +76,093 |
| India | 82,470 | 157,587 | +75,117 |
| France | 27,074 | 53,933 | +26,859 |
| United States | 37,416 | 29,059 | -8,357 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 2,325,222 |
| China | 1,016,972 |
| Italy | 497,292 |
| India | 240,533 |
| Germany | 69,584 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 1,274,433 | 1,050,789 | -223,644 |
| China | 682,428 | 334,544 | -347,884 |
| Italy | 244,236 | 253,056 | +8,820 |
| India | 75,653 | 164,880 | +89,227 |
| Germany | 2,723 | 66,861 | +64,138 |
| United States | 37,416 | 29,059 | -8,357 |
| Romania | 25,932 | 40,427 | +14,495 |
| Mexico | 21,567 | 20,511 | -1,056 |
| Japan | 33,490 | 8,318 | -25,172 |
| Hungary | 19,434 | 21,689 | +2,255 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 8 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 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) | 3,253,773 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 558,192 |
| Air transport | 536,892 |
| Road transport | 149,099 |
| Other | 389 |
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) | 1,886,013 | 1,367,760 | -518,253 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 208,848 | 349,344 | +140,496 |
| Air transport | 297,163 | 239,729 | -57,434 |
| Road transport | 67,433 | 81,666 | +14,233 |
| Other | 115 | 274 | +159 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,316,646 |
| London Gateway Port | 463,457 |
| Southampton | 449,548 |
| Dover | 252,391 |
| ZLC | 165,179 |
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 | 1,545,180 | 771,466 | -773,714 |
| London Gateway Port | 167,588 | 295,869 | +128,281 |
| Southampton | 201,091 | 248,457 | +47,366 |
| Dover | 124,191 | 128,200 | +4,009 |
| ZLC | 78,407 | 86,772 | +8,365 |
| London | 30,673 | 134,354 | +103,681 |
| East Midlands Airport | 93,175 | 65,777 | -27,398 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 90,153 | 55,324 | -34,829 |
| Birmingham Airport | 41,971 | 75,549 | +33,578 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 56,953 | +56,953 |
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 | 16 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 15 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-11 | 13 |
| 2025-10 | 17 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GIFTPOINT LTD | 35 |
| LINTON TWEEDS LIMITED | 34 |
| KING COLE LIMITED | 31 |
| ABRAHAM MOON & SONS LIMITED | 26 |
| TILSATEC LIMITED | 26 |
| UTOPIA CRAFTS LTD | 25 |
| TEJAY SPORTSWEAR LIMITED | 25 |
| REX H. PERKINS LIMITED | 24 |
| ARTSTRAWS LIMITED | 24 |
| CAMIRA GROUP LTD | 20 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 29 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 75,084 |
| NA | 35,852 |
| Ireland | 19,355 |
| Taiwan | 14,549 |
| United States | 7,635 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 75,084 | 0 | -75,084 |
| NA | 0 | 35,852 | +35,852 |
| Ireland | 13,556 | 5,799 | -7,757 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 14,549 | +14,549 |
| United States | 2,949 | 4,686 | +1,737 |
| Colombia | 3,844 | 0 | -3,844 |
| Bangladesh | 2,596 | 0 | -2,596 |
| France | 2,563 | 0 | -2,563 |
| South Africa | 0 | 2,102 | +2,102 |
| Mexico | 1,817 | 0 | -1,817 |
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 | 94,043 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 55,504 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 87,385 | 6,658 | -80,727 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,918 | 42,586 | +29,668 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 75,084 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 38,689 |
| Felixstowe | 14,549 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,158 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,590 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 75,084 | 0 | -75,084 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,837 | 35,852 | +33,015 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 14,549 | +14,549 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,362 | 1,796 | -5,566 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,940 | 1,650 | -4,290 |
| Heysham | 7,234 | 0 | -7,234 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,844 | 1,765 | -2,079 |
| Holyhead | 382 | 4,149 | +3,767 |
| Dover | 2,847 | 0 | -2,847 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 0 | 2,102 | +2,102 |
Quick facts
HS code: 56060099
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of decorative yarns not specified elsewhere, used in textiles and crafts