Import/export HS code 550119: Various synthetic fibers
Synthetic fibers not listed elsewhere, used in various textile applications
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 2,272,072 |
| United States | 1,934,291 |
| Germany | 575,312 |
| Canada | 364,722 |
| China | 269,195 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1,131,718 | 1,140,354 | +8,636 |
| United States | 1,125,808 | 808,483 | -317,325 |
| Germany | 192,352 | 382,960 | +190,608 |
| Canada | 95,562 | 269,160 | +173,598 |
| China | 80,920 | 188,275 | +107,355 |
| Italy | 5,426 | 3,243 | -2,183 |
| Denmark | 1,685 | 1,300 | -385 |
| Spain | 1,253 | 0 | -1,253 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 2,272,072 |
| United States | 2,149,926 |
| Germany | 575,312 |
| China | 269,195 |
| Canada | 149,087 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1,131,718 | 1,140,354 | +8,636 |
| United States | 1,125,808 | 1,024,118 | -101,690 |
| Germany | 192,352 | 382,960 | +190,608 |
| China | 80,920 | 188,275 | +107,355 |
| Canada | 95,562 | 53,525 | -42,037 |
| Italy | 5,426 | 3,243 | -2,183 |
| Taiwan | 1,685 | 1,300 | -385 |
| Spain | 1,253 | 0 | -1,253 |
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 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 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 | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -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) | 2,858,860 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,473,113 |
| Air transport | 96,526 |
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) | 1,332,303 | 1,526,557 | +194,254 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,224,152 | 1,248,961 | +24,809 |
| Air transport | 78,269 | 18,257 | -60,012 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,467,316 |
| Dover | 2,105,783 |
| Immingham Docks | 528,646 |
| Eurotunnel | 174,958 |
| London | 48,149 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,223,026 | 1,244,290 | +21,264 |
| Dover | 1,021,844 | 1,083,939 | +62,095 |
| Immingham Docks | 192,352 | 336,294 | +143,942 |
| Eurotunnel | 115,300 | 59,658 | -55,642 |
| London | 1,483 | 46,666 | +45,183 |
| Birmingham Airport | 44,995 | 0 | -44,995 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,303 | 9,981 | -4,322 |
| Luton Airport | 9,144 | 6,558 | -2,586 |
| Felixstowe | 2,450 | 3,371 | +921 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,472 | 0 | -4,472 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FORBO FLOORING UK LIMITED | 25 |
| INVISTA TEXTILES (U.K.) LIMITED | 22 |
| GOONVEAN FIBRES LIMITED | 3 |
| RETRA HOLDINGS LIMITED | 1 |
| SARKAR TACTICAL LTD | 1 |
| ADANOLA LIMITED | 1 |
| HAROON FOOD LIMITED | 1 |
| BURBERRY LIMITED | 1 |
| SIA FIBRAL 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 | 3 |
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 5,768 |
| Latvia | 1,193 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 5,768 | 0 | -5,768 |
| Latvia | 1,193 | 0 | -1,193 |
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) | 5,768 |
| Air transport | 1,193 |
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) | 5,768 | 0 | -5,768 |
| Air transport | 1,193 | 0 | -1,193 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Aberdeen Docks | 5,768 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,193 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen Docks | 5,768 | 0 | -5,768 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,193 | 0 | -1,193 |
Quick facts
HS code: 550119
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Synthetic fibers not listed elsewhere, used in various textile applications