Import/export HS code 550130: Acrylic or modacrylic fibers
Soft, lightweight synthetic fibers, often used as a wool substitute in sweaters and blankets
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 9,520,115 |
| Portugal | 4,482,978 |
| Germany | 2,403,507 |
| United States | 403,770 |
| Turkey | 385,250 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 3,047,930 | 6,472,185 | +3,424,255 |
| Portugal | 2,453,021 | 2,029,957 | -423,064 |
| Germany | 1,532,534 | 870,973 | -661,561 |
| United States | 10,824 | 392,946 | +382,122 |
| Turkey | 233,632 | 151,618 | -82,014 |
| South Korea | 167,730 | 78,389 | -89,341 |
| China | 24,375 | 1,337 | -23,038 |
| Pakistan | 9,428 | 14,617 | +5,189 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 12,835 | +12,835 |
| Thailand | 0 | 4,403 | +4,403 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 9,524,845 |
| Portugal | 4,857,073 |
| United States | 2,458,953 |
| Turkey | 385,250 |
| South Korea | 207,132 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 3,050,593 | 6,474,252 | +3,423,659 |
| Portugal | 2,546,772 | 2,310,301 | -236,471 |
| United States | 1,438,458 | 1,020,495 | -417,963 |
| Turkey | 233,632 | 151,618 | -82,014 |
| South Korea | 167,730 | 39,402 | -128,328 |
| China | 24,375 | 1,337 | -23,038 |
| Pakistan | 9,428 | 14,617 | +5,189 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 12,835 | +12,835 |
| Germany | 8,486 | 0 | -8,486 |
| Thailand | 0 | 4,403 | +4,403 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,982,899 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,435,154 |
| Air transport | 90,681 |
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) | 5,842,997 | 9,139,902 | +3,296,905 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,551,266 | 883,888 | -667,378 |
| Air transport | 85,211 | 5,470 | -79,741 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 9,332,790 |
| Greenock | 3,095,912 |
| Felixstowe | 2,360,159 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,224,984 |
| Southampton | 807,602 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,883,700 | 6,449,090 | +3,565,390 |
| Greenock | 1,667,876 | 1,428,036 | -239,840 |
| Felixstowe | 1,403,396 | 956,763 | -446,633 |
| Liverpool Docks | 668,417 | 556,567 | -111,850 |
| Southampton | 239,943 | 567,659 | +327,716 |
| London Gateway Port | 197,245 | 0 | -197,245 |
| Middlesbrough | 185,079 | 0 | -185,079 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 123,207 | 0 | -123,207 |
| Birmingham Airport | 69,933 | 0 | -69,933 |
| Thamesport | 25,400 | 32,439 | +7,039 |
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 | 3 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 2 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 2 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 2,285,972 |
| Japan | 974,767 |
| Germany | 155,886 |
| Hungary | 140,638 |
| United States | 124,211 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1,413,506 | 872,466 | -541,040 |
| Japan | 974,767 | 0 | -974,767 |
| Germany | 4,307 | 151,579 | +147,272 |
| Hungary | 0 | 140,638 | +140,638 |
| United States | 122,171 | 2,040 | -120,131 |
| China | 44,355 | 72,667 | +28,312 |
| Turkey | 0 | 65,853 | +65,853 |
| Canada | 34,606 | 0 | -34,606 |
| Belgium | 14,185 | 0 | -14,185 |
| Taiwan | 10,250 | 0 | -10,250 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,595,170 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,236,412 |
| Air transport | 139,554 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,440,387 | 1,154,783 | -285,604 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,100,892 | 135,520 | -965,372 |
| Air transport | 103,149 | 36,405 | -66,744 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,448,156 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,046,018 |
| Immingham Docks | 138,578 |
| Glasgow Airport | 76,059 |
| London Gateway Port | 66,307 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,434,645 | 1,013,511 | -421,134 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 990,885 | 55,133 | -935,752 |
| Immingham Docks | 940 | 137,638 | +136,698 |
| Glasgow Airport | 76,059 | 0 | -76,059 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,454 | 62,853 | +59,399 |
| Liverpool Docks | 40,056 | 0 | -40,056 |
| Greenock | 33,757 | 0 | -33,757 |
| Southampton | 32,740 | 0 | -32,740 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,725 | 7,573 | -7,152 |
| ZLC | 0 | 20,000 | +20,000 |
Quick facts
HS code: 550130
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Soft, lightweight synthetic fibers, often used as a wool substitute in sweaters and blankets