Import/export HS code 550340: Polypropylene synthetic fibers
Durable, lightweight synthetic fibers made from polypropylene, used in ropes, carpets, and packaging
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Greece | 9,232,576 |
| Belgium | 7,303,075 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2,555,612 |
| Austria | 1,634,728 |
| Germany | 1,452,250 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | 4,451,891 | 4,780,685 | +328,794 |
| Belgium | 4,491,111 | 2,811,964 | -1,679,147 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,100,216 | 1,455,396 | +355,180 |
| Austria | 923,486 | 711,242 | -212,244 |
| Germany | 883,228 | 569,022 | -314,206 |
| Netherlands | 249,823 | 309,408 | +59,585 |
| France | 436,737 | 112,808 | -323,929 |
| Denmark | 378,852 | 110,958 | -267,894 |
| Ireland | 58,120 | 129,721 | +71,601 |
| Turkey | 49,863 | 53,228 | +3,365 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Greece | 9,265,195 |
| Belgium | 7,182,012 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2,555,612 |
| Germany | 1,708,304 |
| Austria | 1,570,542 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | 4,451,891 | 4,813,304 | +361,413 |
| Belgium | 4,409,901 | 2,772,111 | -1,637,790 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,100,216 | 1,455,396 | +355,180 |
| Germany | 1,191,907 | 516,397 | -675,510 |
| Austria | 859,300 | 711,242 | -148,058 |
| Denmark | 378,852 | 115,249 | -263,603 |
| Ireland | 244,861 | 104,560 | -140,301 |
| Netherlands | 139,468 | 165,740 | +26,272 |
| Slovenia | 61,706 | 98,769 | +37,063 |
| Turkey | 49,863 | 53,228 | +3,365 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 2 | +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) | 15,590,039 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,434,994 |
| Air transport | 219,332 |
| Other | 188,884 |
| Road transport | 2,886 |
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) | 7,706,427 | 7,883,612 | +177,185 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,341,197 | 3,093,797 | -2,247,400 |
| Air transport | 98,077 | 121,255 | +23,178 |
| Other | 60,566 | 128,318 | +67,752 |
| Road transport | 2,886 | 0 | -2,886 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Greenock | 5,677,857 |
| Killingholme | 4,278,429 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,747,508 |
| Hull | 2,355,437 |
| Felixstowe | 1,850,667 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenock | 2,960,259 | 2,717,598 | -242,661 |
| Killingholme | 2,960,171 | 1,318,258 | -1,641,913 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,166,276 | 1,581,232 | +414,956 |
| Hull | 1,285,899 | 1,069,538 | -216,361 |
| Felixstowe | 1,370,408 | 480,259 | -890,149 |
| Dover | 952,924 | 569,976 | -382,948 |
| Immingham Docks | 365,666 | 843,265 | +477,599 |
| London Gateway Port | 128,441 | 852,650 | +724,209 |
| Middlesbrough | 619,796 | 232,112 | -387,684 |
| London | 556,637 | 283,589 | -273,048 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 7 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 7 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 6 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DON & LOW LIMITED | 39 |
| BORGERS LIMITED | 38 |
| SIKA LIMITED | 37 |
| ATLAS COPCO LIMITED | 32 |
| BOSTIK LIMITED | 27 |
| IFG DRAKE LIMITED | 20 |
| DEVON VALLEY LIMITED | 20 |
| DAY GROUP LIMITED | 20 |
| STRABAG UK LIMITED | 19 |
| REG GROUP LTD | 18 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 21 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 4,226,028 |
| Denmark | 1,534,872 |
| Australia | 1,119,783 |
| Germany | 964,658 |
| Belgium | 729,015 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 2,667,047 | 1,558,981 | -1,108,066 |
| Denmark | 905,487 | 629,385 | -276,102 |
| Australia | 383,455 | 736,328 | +352,873 |
| Germany | 590,066 | 374,592 | -215,474 |
| Belgium | 548,830 | 180,185 | -368,645 |
| Portugal | 329,698 | 279,314 | -50,384 |
| Poland | 350,867 | 2,229 | -348,638 |
| Lithuania | 209,517 | 118,146 | -91,371 |
| France | 131,587 | 179,884 | +48,297 |
| Ireland | 130,672 | 65,214 | -65,458 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 52,834 |
| Belgium | 13,163 |
| Spain | 12,952 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 28,048 | 24,786 | -3,262 |
| Belgium | 5,907 | 7,256 | +1,349 |
| Spain | 12,952 | 0 | -12,952 |
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) | 7,575,057 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,325,014 |
| Air transport | 84,711 |
| Other | 78,949 |
| Road transport | 3,636 |
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) | 4,146,366 | 3,428,691 | -717,675 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,403,600 | 921,414 | -1,482,186 |
| Air transport | 67,170 | 17,541 | -49,629 |
| Other | 46,907 | 32,042 | -14,865 |
| Road transport | 3,636 | 0 | -3,636 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 6,128,725 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,396,293 |
| London Gateway Port | 586,678 |
| Southampton | 495,323 |
| Felixstowe | 417,168 |
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 | 4,138,283 | 1,990,442 | -2,147,841 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,279,276 | 1,117,017 | -162,259 |
| London Gateway Port | 95,155 | 491,523 | +396,368 |
| Southampton | 369,855 | 125,468 | -244,387 |
| Felixstowe | 169,002 | 248,166 | +79,164 |
| Dover | 192,664 | 81,879 | -110,785 |
| Poole | 42,975 | 108,719 | +65,744 |
| Middlesbrough | 70,860 | 37,896 | -32,964 |
| London | 59,919 | 43,029 | -16,890 |
| 000 | 46,907 | 32,042 | -14,865 |
Quick facts
HS code: 550340
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Durable, lightweight synthetic fibers made from polypropylene, used in ropes, carpets, and packaging