Import/export HS code 550140: Polypropylene synthetic fibers
Lightweight and moisture-resistant fibers, used in ropes, carpets, and outdoor fabrics
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 68,975 |
| Denmark | 43,426 |
| United States | 10,280 |
| Italy | 9,989 |
| China | 6,149 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 39,736 | 29,239 | -10,497 |
| Denmark | 0 | 43,426 | +43,426 |
| United States | 6,257 | 4,023 | -2,234 |
| Italy | 5,555 | 4,434 | -1,121 |
| China | 5,075 | 1,074 | -4,001 |
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 | 75,124 |
| Denmark | 43,426 |
| Italy | 9,989 |
| United States | 6,257 |
| Belgium | 4,023 |
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 | 44,811 | 30,313 | -14,498 |
| Denmark | 0 | 43,426 | +43,426 |
| Italy | 5,555 | 4,434 | -1,121 |
| United States | 6,257 | 0 | -6,257 |
| Belgium | 0 | 4,023 | +4,023 |
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) | 80,679 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 43,426 |
| Air transport | 14,714 |
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) | 50,366 | 30,313 | -20,053 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 43,426 | +43,426 |
| Air transport | 6,257 | 8,457 | +2,200 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 70,049 |
| Immingham Docks | 43,426 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,280 |
| Thamesport | 5,555 |
| Felixstowe | 5,075 |
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 | 39,736 | 30,313 | -9,423 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 43,426 | +43,426 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,257 | 4,023 | -2,234 |
| Thamesport | 5,555 | 0 | -5,555 |
| Felixstowe | 5,075 | 0 | -5,075 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 4,434 | +4,434 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 32,677 |
| Italy | 26,668 |
| United States | 18,877 |
| Germany | 1,272 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 7,156 | 25,521 | +18,365 |
| Italy | 20,588 | 6,080 | -14,508 |
| United States | 0 | 18,877 | +18,877 |
| Germany | 0 | 1,272 | +1,272 |
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) | 59,345 |
| Air transport | 20,149 |
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) | 27,744 | 31,601 | +3,857 |
| Air transport | 0 | 20,149 | +20,149 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 59,345 |
| London Stansted Airport | 13,654 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,255 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,240 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 27,744 | 31,601 | +3,857 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 13,654 | +13,654 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 5,255 | +5,255 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 1,240 | +1,240 |
Quick facts
HS code: 550140
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Lightweight and moisture-resistant fibers, used in ropes, carpets, and outdoor fabrics