Import/export HS code 550319: Various synthetic fibers
Unprocessed synthetic fibers not specified elsewhere, used in textiles and other industries
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 8,458,608 |
| France | 3,342,814 |
| Germany | 858,235 |
| Italy | 815,841 |
| Austria | 622,151 |
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 | 4,944,697 | 3,513,911 | -1,430,786 |
| France | 1,040,120 | 2,302,694 | +1,262,574 |
| Germany | 368,802 | 489,433 | +120,631 |
| Italy | 482,995 | 332,846 | -150,149 |
| Austria | 304,353 | 317,798 | +13,445 |
| China | 71,351 | 363,131 | +291,780 |
| Switzerland | 177,646 | 202,777 | +25,131 |
| Netherlands | 155,354 | 93,089 | -62,265 |
| Belgium | 1,896 | 159,627 | +157,731 |
| Taiwan | 25,662 | 109,431 | +83,769 |
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 | 8,593,442 |
| France | 3,723,211 |
| Germany | 831,488 |
| Austria | 622,151 |
| China | 517,567 |
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 | 4,970,373 | 3,623,069 | -1,347,304 |
| France | 1,358,597 | 2,364,614 | +1,006,017 |
| Germany | 306,579 | 524,909 | +218,330 |
| Austria | 304,353 | 317,798 | +13,445 |
| China | 91,756 | 425,811 | +334,055 |
| Italy | 164,513 | 270,926 | +106,413 |
| Switzerland | 123,558 | 156,246 | +32,688 |
| Netherlands | 145,205 | 91,933 | -53,272 |
| South Korea | 82,275 | 117,210 | +34,935 |
| Taiwan | 25,662 | 109,431 | +83,769 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,306,600 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,116,543 |
| Air transport | 146,580 |
| Road transport | 22,721 |
| Other | 5 |
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) | 5,202,232 | 4,104,368 | -1,097,864 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,325,197 | 3,791,346 | +1,466,149 |
| Air transport | 51,350 | 95,230 | +43,880 |
| Road transport | 0 | 22,721 | +22,721 |
| Other | 5 | 0 | -5 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 5,817,100 |
| Dover | 3,959,618 |
| Southampton | 2,693,572 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,074,838 |
| Felixstowe | 596,939 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 2,643,764 | 3,173,336 | +529,572 |
| Dover | 1,326,138 | 2,633,480 | +1,307,342 |
| Southampton | 2,267,282 | 426,290 | -1,840,992 |
| Immingham Docks | 323,301 | 751,537 | +428,236 |
| Felixstowe | 127,071 | 469,868 | +342,797 |
| Eurotunnel | 400,446 | 129,147 | -271,299 |
| ZLC | 88,279 | 130,142 | +41,863 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 126,212 | 91,134 | -35,078 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,338 | 100,766 | +91,428 |
| Hull | 89,147 | 12,735 | -76,412 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 9 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 6 |
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
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+ | 16 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | 372,059 |
| Mexico | 192,427 |
| Thailand | 192,312 |
| Slovenia | 89,893 |
| Lithuania | 45,562 |
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 | 177,889 | 194,170 | +16,281 |
| Mexico | 79,488 | 112,939 | +33,451 |
| Thailand | 0 | 192,312 | +192,312 |
| Slovenia | 89,893 | 0 | -89,893 |
| Lithuania | 12,893 | 32,669 | +19,776 |
| Norway | 39,670 | 0 | -39,670 |
| China | 14,154 | 22,214 | +8,060 |
| Netherlands | 27,675 | 0 | -27,675 |
| Belgium | 0 | 21,545 | +21,545 |
| Spain | 19,712 | 0 | -19,712 |
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) | 635,360 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 446,007 |
| Air transport | 17,175 |
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) | 379,046 | 256,314 | -122,732 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 101,422 | 344,585 | +243,163 |
| Air transport | 11,912 | 5,263 | -6,649 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 393,745 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 386,717 |
| Immingham Docks | 242,583 |
| London Gateway Port | 49,508 |
| ZLC | 7,188 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 53,898 | 339,847 | +285,949 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 196,205 | 190,512 | -5,693 |
| Immingham Docks | 176,781 | 65,802 | -110,979 |
| London Gateway Port | 46,339 | 3,169 | -43,170 |
| ZLC | 7,188 | 0 | -7,188 |
| Tyne | 6,060 | 0 | -6,060 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 5,263 | +5,263 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,724 | 0 | -4,724 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,185 | 1,569 | +384 |
Quick facts
HS code: 550319
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Unprocessed synthetic fibers not specified elsewhere, used in textiles and other industries