Import/export HS code 5502: Artificial fiber bundles
Bundles of man-made fibers used in textiles and other industries. Includes all types of artificial filament tow
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 320,375 |
| Germany | 114,657 |
| Netherlands | 6,565 |
| China | 3,553 |
| France | 2,449 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 183,708 | 136,667 | -47,041 |
| Germany | 107,046 | 7,611 | -99,435 |
| Netherlands | 6,565 | 0 | -6,565 |
| China | 0 | 3,553 | +3,553 |
| France | 0 | 2,449 | +2,449 |
| Spain | 1,776 | 0 | -1,776 |
| Italy | 1,363 | 0 | -1,363 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 321,633 |
| Germany | 114,657 |
| Netherlands | 6,565 |
| China | 3,553 |
| Spain | 1,776 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 183,708 | 137,925 | -45,783 |
| Germany | 107,046 | 7,611 | -99,435 |
| Netherlands | 6,565 | 0 | -6,565 |
| China | 0 | 3,553 | +3,553 |
| Spain | 1,776 | 0 | -1,776 |
| United Kingdom | 1,363 | 0 | -1,363 |
| France | 0 | 1,191 | +1,191 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +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) | 261,405 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 118,050 |
| Air transport | 71,283 |
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) | 152,540 | 108,865 | -43,675 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 113,611 | 4,439 | -109,172 |
| Air transport | 34,307 | 36,976 | +2,669 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 161,591 |
| London Gateway Port | 93,089 |
| Dover | 56,147 |
| Purfleet | 55,338 |
| East Midlands Airport | 49,573 |
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 | 59,451 | 102,140 | +42,689 |
| London Gateway Port | 93,089 | 0 | -93,089 |
| Dover | 56,147 | 0 | -56,147 |
| Purfleet | 50,899 | 4,439 | -46,460 |
| East Midlands Airport | 12,597 | 36,976 | +24,379 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 19,934 | 0 | -19,934 |
| Tyne | 6,565 | 0 | -6,565 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 3,553 | +3,553 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 3,172 | +3,172 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,776 | 0 | -1,776 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of electrical equipment
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
1 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-04 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GOONVEAN FIBRES LIMITED | 2 |
| HEPCO SLIDE SYSTEMS LIMITED | 1 |
| RUBIX U.K. LIMITED | 1 |
| BOWMAN POWER GROUP LIMITED | 1 |
| LENZING FIBERS GRIMSBY LIMITED | 1 |
| BTP DREWITT LIMITED | 1 |
| ROMEGA DISTRIBUTION LTD | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 1m-15m | 1 |
| 54m+ | 1 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 5502
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Bundles of man-made fibers used in textiles and other industries. Includes all types of artificial filament tow