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 |
| Netherlands | 28,239 |
| France | 21,156 |
| China | 8,381 |
| Norway | 7,124 |
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 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 28,239 | +28,239 |
| France | 21,156 | 0 | -21,156 |
| China | 7,501 | 880 | -6,621 |
| Norway | 0 | 7,124 | +7,124 |
| Germany | 997 | 1,916 | +919 |
| Switzerland | 2,559 | 0 | -2,559 |
| Denmark | 2,161 | 0 | -2,161 |
| Italy | 1,718 | 0 | -1,718 |
| Hungary | 887 | 0 | -887 |
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 |
| Netherlands | 28,239 |
| France | 21,156 |
| Norway | 7,124 |
| Switzerland | 4,475 |
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 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 28,239 | +28,239 |
| France | 21,156 | 0 | -21,156 |
| Norway | 0 | 7,124 | +7,124 |
| Switzerland | 2,559 | 1,916 | -643 |
| Taiwan | 2,161 | 0 | -2,161 |
| Italy | 1,718 | 0 | -1,718 |
| Germany | 997 | 0 | -997 |
| Hungary | 887 | 0 | -887 |
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 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 56,519 |
| Air transport | 18,619 |
| 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 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,156 | 35,363 | +14,207 |
| Air transport | 15,823 | 2,796 | -13,027 |
| Other | 118 | 57 | -61 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 67,476 |
| Harwich | 28,239 |
| Dover | 16,396 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,435 |
| Middlesbrough | 7,124 |
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 |
| Harwich | 0 | 28,239 | +28,239 |
| Dover | 16,396 | 0 | -16,396 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,435 | 0 | -7,435 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 7,124 | +7,124 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,697 | 880 | -4,817 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,760 | 0 | -4,760 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 1,916 | +1,916 |
| 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 |
| France | 3,877 |
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 | 110,880 | 87,400 | -23,480 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 11,255 | 10,641 | -614 |
| Belgium | 11,701 | 0 | -11,701 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,933 | 8,911 | +6,978 |
| France | 1,428 | 2,449 | +1,021 |
| Singapore | 2,149 | 0 | -2,149 |
| Germany | 1,360 | 0 | -1,360 |
| Israel | 0 | 1,325 | +1,325 |
| 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 | 240,235 |
| 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 | 131,958 | 108,277 | -23,681 |
| 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 | 204,709 |
| East Midlands Airport | 34,166 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,701 |
| Dover | 2,449 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,360 |
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 | 111,800 | 92,909 | -18,891 |
| East Midlands Airport | 18,798 | 15,368 | -3,430 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,701 | 0 | -11,701 |
| Dover | 0 | 2,449 | +2,449 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,360 | 0 | -1,360 |
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