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 | 2,101,414 |
| United States | 1,783,341 |
| Germany | 575,312 |
| Canada | 364,722 |
| China | 268,956 |
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 | 1,076,033 | 1,025,381 | -50,652 |
| United States | 1,083,570 | 699,771 | -383,799 |
| Germany | 288,957 | 286,355 | -2,602 |
| Canada | 95,562 | 269,160 | +173,598 |
| China | 82,538 | 186,418 | +103,880 |
| Italy | 7,061 | 1,608 | -5,453 |
| 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 | 2,101,414 |
| United States | 1,998,976 |
| Germany | 575,312 |
| China | 268,956 |
| 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 | 1,076,033 | 1,025,381 | -50,652 |
| United States | 1,083,570 | 915,406 | -168,164 |
| Germany | 288,957 | 286,355 | -2,602 |
| China | 82,538 | 186,418 | +103,880 |
| Canada | 95,562 | 53,525 | -42,037 |
| Italy | 7,061 | 1,608 | -5,453 |
| 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) | 2,686,878 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,322,163 |
| Air transport | 97,611 |
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) | 1,373,534 | 1,313,344 | -60,190 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,181,914 | 1,140,249 | -41,665 |
| Air transport | 81,211 | 16,400 | -64,811 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,316,366 |
| Dover | 1,935,125 |
| 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 | 1,180,788 | 1,135,578 | -45,210 |
| Dover | 967,794 | 967,331 | -463 |
| Immingham Docks | 288,957 | 239,689 | -49,268 |
| Eurotunnel | 115,300 | 59,658 | -55,642 |
| London | 1,483 | 46,666 | +45,183 |
| Birmingham Airport | 44,995 | 0 | -44,995 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 18,260 | 8,124 | -10,136 |
| Luton Airport | 8,129 | 6,558 | -1,571 |
| Felixstowe | 1,126 | 3,371 | +2,245 |
| 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