Import/export HS code 55051050: Waste of acrylic or modacrylic fibers
Recycled or leftover materials from acrylic or modacrylic fiber production
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 265,011 |
| France | 98,001 |
| Germany | 77,508 |
| Portugal | 48,994 |
| Belgium | 39,633 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 138,919 | 126,092 | -12,827 |
| France | 48,783 | 49,218 | +435 |
| Germany | 39,469 | 38,039 | -1,430 |
| Portugal | 48,994 | 0 | -48,994 |
| Belgium | 24,756 | 14,877 | -9,879 |
| Faroe Islands | 1,724 | 0 | -1,724 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 259,639 |
| France | 83,010 |
| Belgium | 57,743 |
| Portugal | 48,994 |
| Japan | 48,501 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 124,417 | 135,222 | +10,805 |
| France | 48,783 | 34,227 | -14,556 |
| Belgium | 24,756 | 32,987 | +8,231 |
| Portugal | 48,994 | 0 | -48,994 |
| Japan | 22,711 | 25,790 | +3,079 |
| Germany | 31,260 | 0 | -31,260 |
| United States | 1,724 | 0 | -1,724 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 462,043 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 67,104 |
| Air transport | 1,724 |
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) | 251,927 | 210,116 | -41,811 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 48,994 | 18,110 | -30,884 |
| Air transport | 1,724 | 0 | -1,724 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 327,506 |
| Eurotunnel | 67,154 |
| Dover | 49,634 |
| Thamesport | 46,829 |
| London | 35,859 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 169,366 | 158,140 | -11,226 |
| Eurotunnel | 40,974 | 26,180 | -14,794 |
| Dover | 41,587 | 8,047 | -33,540 |
| Thamesport | 46,829 | 0 | -46,829 |
| London | 0 | 35,859 | +35,859 |
| Newhaven | 2,165 | 0 | -2,165 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,724 | 0 | -1,724 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
4 |
|
Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities
|
1 |
|
Retail 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CORLAY & CO LIMITED | 14 |
| JOHN COTTON GROUP LIMITED | 10 |
| GOONVEAN FIBRES LIMITED | 8 |
| ANGLO RECYCLING TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | 7 |
| DAVY TEXTILES LIMITED | 2 |
| GROAQUA LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 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 | 82,436 |
| United Arab Emirates | 13,655 |
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 | 19,345 | 63,091 | +43,746 |
| United Arab Emirates | 13,655 | 0 | -13,655 |
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) | 82,436 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,655 |
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) | 19,345 | 63,091 | +43,746 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,655 | 0 | -13,655 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 61,533 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 20,903 |
| Southampton | 13,655 |
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 | 19,345 | 42,188 | +22,843 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 20,903 | +20,903 |
| Southampton | 13,655 | 0 | -13,655 |
Quick facts
HS code: 55051050
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Recycled or leftover materials from acrylic or modacrylic fiber production