Import/export HS code 550190: Various synthetic fibers
All other types of synthetic fibers not specifically listed, used in various industries
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 67,476 |
| United States | 30,456 |
| Netherlands | 28,239 |
| France | 21,156 |
| China | 8,381 |
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 | 0 | 67,476 | +67,476 |
| United States | 30,456 | 0 | -30,456 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 28,239 | +28,239 |
| France | 4,760 | 16,396 | +11,636 |
| China | 7,501 | 880 | -6,621 |
| Spain | 7,934 | 0 | -7,934 |
| Norway | 0 | 7,124 | +7,124 |
| Germany | 0 | 2,913 | +2,913 |
| Switzerland | 2,559 | 0 | -2,559 |
| Denmark | 0 | 2,161 | +2,161 |
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 | 75,857 |
| United States | 30,456 |
| Netherlands | 28,239 |
| France | 21,156 |
| Spain | 7,934 |
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 | 7,501 | 68,356 | +60,855 |
| United States | 30,456 | 0 | -30,456 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 28,239 | +28,239 |
| France | 4,760 | 16,396 | +11,636 |
| Spain | 7,934 | 0 | -7,934 |
| Norway | 0 | 7,124 | +7,124 |
| Switzerland | 2,559 | 1,916 | -643 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 2,161 | +2,161 |
| Italy | 1,718 | 0 | -1,718 |
| Germany | 0 | 997 | +997 |
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) | 67,476 |
| Air transport | 57,009 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 56,519 |
| Other | 175 |
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) | 0 | 67,476 | +67,476 |
| Air transport | 51,055 | 5,954 | -45,101 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,760 | 51,759 | +46,999 |
| Other | 56 | 119 | +63 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 67,476 |
| London Stansted Airport | 40,306 |
| Harwich | 28,239 |
| Dover | 16,396 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,435 |
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 | 0 | 67,476 | +67,476 |
| London Stansted Airport | 38,390 | 1,916 | -36,474 |
| Harwich | 0 | 28,239 | +28,239 |
| Dover | 0 | 16,396 | +16,396 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,277 | 3,158 | -1,119 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 7,124 | +7,124 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,697 | 880 | -4,817 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,760 | 0 | -4,760 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,804 | 0 | -1,804 |
| Birmingham Airport | 887 | 0 | -887 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Algeria | 198,280 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 21,896 |
| Belgium | 11,701 |
| United Arab Emirates | 10,844 |
| Qatar | 4,790 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algeria | 0 | 198,280 | +198,280 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 8,480 | 13,416 | +4,936 |
| Belgium | 11,701 | 0 | -11,701 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,933 | 8,911 | +6,978 |
| Qatar | 4,790 | 0 | -4,790 |
| France | 1,428 | 2,449 | +1,021 |
| Singapore | 2,149 | 0 | -2,149 |
| Germany | 1,360 | 0 | -1,360 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,116 | 0 | -1,116 |
| Japan | 961 | 0 | -961 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 243,715 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,150 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 23,108 | 220,607 | +197,499 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,701 | 2,449 | -9,252 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 203,384 |
| East Midlands Airport | 38,080 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,701 |
| Dover | 2,449 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,251 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 920 | 202,464 | +201,544 |
| East Midlands Airport | 19,937 | 18,143 | -1,794 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,701 | 0 | -11,701 |
| Dover | 0 | 2,449 | +2,449 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,251 | 0 | -2,251 |
Quick facts
HS code: 550190
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: All other types of synthetic fibers not specifically listed, used in various industries