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 | 2,379,409 |
| China | 752,059 |
| Italy | 525,320 |
| Germany | 251,864 |
| India | 228,575 |
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 | 1,274,525 | 1,104,884 | -169,641 |
| China | 507,751 | 244,308 | -263,443 |
| Italy | 277,634 | 247,686 | -29,948 |
| Germany | 89,168 | 162,696 | +73,528 |
| India | 80,117 | 148,458 | +68,341 |
| France | 47,872 | 53,933 | +6,061 |
| United States | 22,485 | 43,990 | +21,505 |
| Japan | 39,610 | 8,318 | -31,292 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 24,016 | 19,315 | -4,701 |
| Mexico | 21,567 | 20,511 | -1,056 |
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 | 2,388,366 |
| China | 990,529 |
| Italy | 536,481 |
| India | 229,051 |
| Romania | 87,159 |
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 | 1,282,478 | 1,105,888 | -176,590 |
| China | 620,672 | 369,857 | -250,815 |
| Italy | 291,552 | 244,929 | -46,623 |
| India | 73,300 | 155,751 | +82,451 |
| Romania | 46,732 | 40,427 | -6,305 |
| Germany | 2,723 | 66,861 | +64,138 |
| United States | 22,485 | 43,990 | +21,505 |
| Japan | 39,610 | 8,318 | -31,292 |
| Mexico | 21,567 | 20,511 | -1,056 |
| 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 | 7 |
| 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 | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| 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 | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 3,295,664 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 614,441 |
| Air transport | 526,866 |
| Road transport | 160,719 |
| 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) | 1,835,650 | 1,460,014 | -375,636 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 284,000 | 330,441 | +46,441 |
| Air transport | 275,855 | 251,011 | -24,844 |
| Road transport | 79,053 | 81,666 | +2,613 |
| Other | 115 | 274 | +159 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,380,296 |
| London Gateway Port | 446,150 |
| Southampton | 442,346 |
| Dover | 293,480 |
| ZLC | 176,799 |
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 | 1,499,229 | 881,067 | -618,162 |
| London Gateway Port | 177,684 | 268,466 | +90,782 |
| Southampton | 182,937 | 259,409 | +76,472 |
| Dover | 184,183 | 109,297 | -74,886 |
| ZLC | 90,027 | 86,772 | -3,255 |
| East Midlands Airport | 98,352 | 69,218 | -29,134 |
| London | 30,673 | 134,354 | +103,681 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 62,087 | 83,365 | +21,278 |
| Birmingham Airport | 42,014 | 53,072 | +11,058 |
| 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 | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 13 |
| 2025-10 | 17 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
| 2025-07 | 13 |
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 | 33 |
| KING COLE LIMITED | 30 |
| ABRAHAM MOON & SONS LIMITED | 25 |
| TEJAY SPORTSWEAR LIMITED | 25 |
| TILSATEC LIMITED | 25 |
| UTOPIA CRAFTS LTD | 24 |
| ARTSTRAWS LIMITED | 24 |
| REX H. PERKINS LIMITED | 23 |
| 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+ | 10 |
| 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 | 110,038 |
| NA | 35,852 |
| Ireland | 20,957 |
| Taiwan | 14,549 |
| United States | 4,074 |
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 | 110,038 | 0 | -110,038 |
| NA | 0 | 35,852 | +35,852 |
| Ireland | 15,158 | 5,799 | -9,359 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 14,549 | +14,549 |
| United States | 2,949 | 1,125 | -1,824 |
| 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 | 125,436 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 55,504 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,598 |
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 | 122,339 | 3,097 | -119,242 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,918 | 42,586 | +29,668 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,924 | 15,674 | +7,750 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 110,038 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 38,689 |
| Felixstowe | 14,549 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,590 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,362 |
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 | 110,038 | 0 | -110,038 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,837 | 35,852 | +33,015 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 14,549 | +14,549 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,940 | 1,650 | -4,290 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,362 | 0 | -7,362 |
| Heysham | 7,234 | 0 | -7,234 |
| Holyhead | 1,984 | 4,149 | +2,165 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,844 | 0 | -3,844 |
| 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