Import/export HS code 550111: Aramid synthetic fibers
Strong, heat-resistant synthetic fibers, used in protective clothing and industrial materials
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 78,449 |
| China | 76,889 |
| Turkey | 44,428 |
| Italy | 16,463 |
| Germany | 2,603 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 61,081 | 17,368 | -43,713 |
| China | 44,926 | 31,963 | -12,963 |
| Turkey | 44,428 | 0 | -44,428 |
| Italy | 0 | 16,463 | +16,463 |
| Germany | 0 | 2,603 | +2,603 |
| Netherlands | 1,368 | 0 | -1,368 |
| France | 1,253 | 0 | -1,253 |
| United States | 0 | 1,105 | +1,105 |
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 | 79,351 |
| Spain | 78,449 |
| Turkey | 44,428 |
| Italy | 14,001 |
| Germany | 2,603 |
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 | 44,926 | 34,425 | -10,501 |
| Spain | 61,081 | 17,368 | -43,713 |
| Turkey | 44,428 | 0 | -44,428 |
| Italy | 0 | 14,001 | +14,001 |
| Germany | 0 | 2,603 | +2,603 |
| Japan | 1,368 | 0 | -1,368 |
| Netherlands | 1,253 | 0 | -1,253 |
| United States | 0 | 1,105 | +1,105 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 82,054 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 79,702 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 60,802 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 34,121 | 47,933 | +13,812 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 62,334 | 17,368 | -44,966 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 56,601 | 4,201 | -52,400 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 78,449 |
| Felixstowe | 56,839 |
| London Stansted Airport | 20,494 |
| Luton Airport | 18,261 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,416 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 61,081 | 17,368 | -43,713 |
| Felixstowe | 55,241 | 1,598 | -53,643 |
| London Stansted Airport | 9,299 | 11,195 | +1,896 |
| Luton Airport | 6,633 | 11,628 | +4,995 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,466 | 6,950 | -3,516 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 14,001 | +14,001 |
| Birmingham Airport | 4,952 | 0 | -4,952 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,368 | 2,462 | +1,094 |
| 499 | 1,403 | 1,697 | +294 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 2,603 | +2,603 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of other transport equipment
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 1 |
| 2025-05 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WISLA NARROW FABRICS LIMITED | 2 |
| INVISTA TEXTILES (U.K.) LIMITED | 2 |
| AIRBORNE COMPOSITES LTD | 1 |
| ITX UK LIMITED | 1 |
| LINTON TWEEDS LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 89,839 |
| United States | 52,170 |
| China | 28,170 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,570 |
| Pakistan | 2,800 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 89,839 | 0 | -89,839 |
| United States | 50,707 | 1,463 | -49,244 |
| China | 0 | 28,170 | +28,170 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 3,570 | +3,570 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 2,800 | +2,800 |
| Ireland | 2,207 | 0 | -2,207 |
| India | 0 | 1,743 | +1,743 |
| New Zealand | 985 | 0 | -985 |
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) | 120,809 |
| Air transport | 60,675 |
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) | 89,839 | 30,970 | -58,869 |
| Air transport | 53,899 | 6,776 | -47,123 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 89,839 |
| London Stansted Airport | 34,363 |
| Southampton | 30,970 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 16,344 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,505 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 89,839 | 0 | -89,839 |
| London Stansted Airport | 34,363 | 0 | -34,363 |
| Southampton | 0 | 30,970 | +30,970 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 16,344 | 0 | -16,344 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,192 | 5,313 | +2,121 |
| ZLC | 0 | 1,463 | +1,463 |
Quick facts
HS code: 550111
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Strong, heat-resistant synthetic fibers, used in protective clothing and industrial materials