Import/export HS code 550311: Aramid synthetic fibers
Strong, heat-resistant synthetic fibers made from aramids, used in protective clothing and industrial materials
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 | 1,687,537 |
| Belgium | 1,520,468 |
| United States | 865,632 |
| Netherlands | 860,580 |
| India | 432,599 |
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 | 996,984 | 690,553 | -306,431 |
| Belgium | 1,039,741 | 480,727 | -559,014 |
| United States | 163,106 | 702,526 | +539,420 |
| Netherlands | 566,342 | 294,238 | -272,104 |
| India | 60,069 | 372,530 | +312,461 |
| Switzerland | 335,265 | 41,632 | -293,633 |
| Germany | 194,275 | 151,983 | -42,292 |
| Luxembourg | 23,900 | 103,032 | +79,132 |
| France | 36,743 | 60,058 | +23,315 |
| 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 | 2,407,110 |
| China | 1,783,586 |
| Netherlands | 572,630 |
| India | 432,599 |
| Spain | 374,172 |
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 | 1,158,665 | 1,248,445 | +89,780 |
| China | 1,023,186 | 760,400 | -262,786 |
| Netherlands | 305,378 | 267,252 | -38,126 |
| India | 60,069 | 372,530 | +312,461 |
| Spain | 291,415 | 82,757 | -208,658 |
| Thailand | 234,762 | 0 | -234,762 |
| South Korea | 41,503 | 78,228 | +36,725 |
| Germany | 73,224 | 25,878 | -47,346 |
| France | 36,743 | 45,846 | +9,103 |
| Taiwan | 73,093 | 0 | -73,093 |
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 | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 3,222,344 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,331,081 |
| Air transport | 825,007 |
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) | 2,128,073 | 1,094,271 | -1,033,802 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,181,139 | 1,149,942 | -31,197 |
| Air transport | 138,032 | 686,975 | +548,943 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,718,553 |
| Dover | 1,126,080 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,038,266 |
| Killingholme | 646,109 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 602,503 |
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 | 951,304 | 767,249 | -184,055 |
| Dover | 937,414 | 188,666 | -748,748 |
| Immingham Docks | 661,633 | 376,633 | -285,000 |
| Killingholme | 347,191 | 298,918 | -48,273 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 60,069 | 542,434 | +482,365 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,476 | 243,571 | +240,095 |
| Southampton | 101,716 | 127,692 | +25,976 |
| Eurotunnel | 94,242 | 60,621 | -33,621 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,601 | 104,131 | +93,530 |
| Harwich | 0 | 102,171 | +102,171 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 1 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
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+ | 15 |
| 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 | 1,761,890 |
| United States | 624,134 |
| India | 443,204 |
| Taiwan | 236,923 |
| Belgium | 146,901 |
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 | 968,703 | 793,187 | -175,516 |
| United States | 518,390 | 105,744 | -412,646 |
| India | 314,886 | 128,318 | -186,568 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 236,923 | +236,923 |
| Belgium | 104,667 | 42,234 | -62,433 |
| China | 0 | 100,084 | +100,084 |
| Lithuania | 2,710 | 67,527 | +64,817 |
| Netherlands | 60,795 | 5,348 | -55,447 |
| Sri Lanka | 55,005 | 0 | -55,005 |
| Portugal | 33,548 | 0 | -33,548 |
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) | 2,112,121 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,450,425 |
| Air transport | 81,651 |
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) | 1,186,136 | 925,985 | -260,151 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 878,778 | 571,647 | -307,131 |
| Air transport | 26,434 | 55,217 | +28,783 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,040,601 |
| Dover | 724,929 |
| London Gateway Port | 530,216 |
| Southampton | 489,244 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 345,821 |
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 | 617,743 | 422,858 | -194,885 |
| Dover | 377,776 | 347,153 | -30,623 |
| London Gateway Port | 528,911 | 1,305 | -527,606 |
| Southampton | 258,699 | 230,545 | -28,154 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 189,847 | 155,974 | -33,873 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 337,007 | +337,007 |
| Felixstowe | 88,021 | 0 | -88,021 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,068 | 41,569 | +26,501 |
| 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