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 | 36,113 |
| Italy | 9,069 |
| China | 7,359 |
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 | 36,113 | 0 | -36,113 |
| Italy | 0 | 9,069 | +9,069 |
| China | 7,359 | 0 | -7,359 |
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 | 76,334 |
| Denmark | 43,426 |
| United States | 36,113 |
| Italy | 9,069 |
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 | 47,095 | 29,239 | -17,856 |
| Denmark | 0 | 43,426 | +43,426 |
| United States | 36,113 | 0 | -36,113 |
| Italy | 0 | 9,069 | +9,069 |
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) | 81,889 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 43,426 |
| Air transport | 39,627 |
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) | 47,095 | 34,794 | -12,301 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 43,426 | +43,426 |
| Air transport | 36,113 | 3,514 | -32,599 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 68,975 |
| Immingham Docks | 43,426 |
| London Stansted Airport | 36,113 |
| Felixstowe | 7,359 |
| Thamesport | 5,555 |
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 | 29,239 | -10,497 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 43,426 | +43,426 |
| London Stansted Airport | 36,113 | 0 | -36,113 |
| Felixstowe | 7,359 | 0 | -7,359 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 5,555 | +5,555 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 3,514 | +3,514 |
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 | 31,354 |
| Belgium | 18,088 |
| United States | 13,796 |
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 | 20,738 | 10,616 | -10,122 |
| Belgium | 13,066 | 5,022 | -8,044 |
| United States | 0 | 13,796 | +13,796 |
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) | 49,442 |
| Air transport | 13,796 |
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) | 33,804 | 15,638 | -18,166 |
| Air transport | 0 | 13,796 | +13,796 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 49,442 |
| London Stansted Airport | 12,725 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,071 |
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 | 33,804 | 15,638 | -18,166 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 12,725 | +12,725 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 1,071 | +1,071 |
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