Import/export HS code 550311: Aramid synthetic fibers
Strong, heat-resistant synthetic fibers made from aramids, used in protective clothing and industrial materials
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,509,018 |
| China | 1,433,544 |
| Netherlands | 939,357 |
| United States | 603,667 |
| Switzerland | 587,540 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 850,898 | 658,120 | -192,778 |
| China | 662,295 | 771,249 | +108,954 |
| Netherlands | 746,983 | 192,374 | -554,609 |
| United States | 148,282 | 455,385 | +307,103 |
| Switzerland | 546,056 | 41,484 | -504,572 |
| Germany | 195,675 | 99,421 | -96,254 |
| India | 21,060 | 269,696 | +248,636 |
| France | 45,360 | 60,058 | +14,698 |
| Luxembourg | 0 | 78,158 | +78,158 |
| Italy | 21,912 | 4,259 | -17,653 |
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 | 2,346,748 |
| China | 1,460,849 |
| Netherlands | 481,247 |
| Spain | 321,885 |
| India | 290,756 |
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 | 1,205,062 | 1,141,686 | -63,376 |
| China | 689,600 | 771,249 | +81,649 |
| Netherlands | 288,873 | 192,374 | -96,499 |
| Spain | 282,678 | 39,207 | -243,471 |
| India | 21,060 | 269,696 | +248,636 |
| Thailand | 234,762 | 0 | -234,762 |
| Japan | 210,765 | 0 | -210,765 |
| South Korea | 39,971 | 80,006 | +40,035 |
| Germany | 74,769 | 25,878 | -48,891 |
| France | 45,360 | 45,846 | +486 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Cumbria | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,357,265 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,885,547 |
| Air transport | 654,288 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,254,244 | 1,103,021 | -1,151,223 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 891,206 | 994,341 | +103,135 |
| Air transport | 98,935 | 555,353 | +456,418 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,455,723 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,294,962 |
| Dover | 1,107,288 |
| Killingholme | 633,194 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 446,090 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 710,699 | 745,024 | +34,325 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,013,087 | 281,875 | -731,212 |
| Dover | 942,056 | 165,232 | -776,824 |
| Killingholme | 188,499 | 444,695 | +256,196 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 22,163 | 423,927 | +401,764 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,476 | 129,763 | +126,287 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,601 | 101,685 | +91,084 |
| Eurotunnel | 94,242 | 17,760 | -76,482 |
| Harwich | 8,129 | 102,171 | +94,042 |
| Southampton | 34,902 | 72,202 | +37,300 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 6 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,502,660 |
| United States | 520,944 |
| India | 356,970 |
| Belgium | 341,473 |
| Taiwan | 118,978 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 820,768 | 681,892 | -138,876 |
| United States | 518,390 | 2,554 | -515,836 |
| India | 314,886 | 42,084 | -272,802 |
| Belgium | 299,239 | 42,234 | -257,005 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 118,978 | +118,978 |
| Sri Lanka | 68,931 | 0 | -68,931 |
| Netherlands | 56,464 | 8,582 | -47,882 |
| Portugal | 29,655 | 3,893 | -25,762 |
| Italy | 4,107 | 18,001 | +13,894 |
| South Korea | 0 | 16,779 | +16,779 |
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) | 1,979,936 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,057,984 |
| Air transport | 67,380 |
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) | 1,221,732 | 758,204 | -463,528 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 894,132 | 163,852 | -730,280 |
| Air transport | 26,434 | 40,946 | +14,512 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 900,975 |
| Immingham Docks | 808,223 |
| London Gateway Port | 528,911 |
| Southampton | 300,783 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 271,396 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 540,849 | 360,126 | -180,723 |
| Immingham Docks | 565,605 | 242,618 | -322,987 |
| London Gateway Port | 528,911 | 0 | -528,911 |
| Southampton | 258,699 | 42,084 | -216,615 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 115,936 | 155,460 | +39,524 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 118,978 | +118,978 |
| Felixstowe | 101,947 | 0 | -101,947 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,068 | 28,261 | +13,193 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,294 | 7,223 | +3,929 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,782 | 3,109 | -673 |
Quick facts
HS code: 550311
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Strong, heat-resistant synthetic fibers made from aramids, used in protective clothing and industrial materials