Import/export HS code 55051090: Waste of other synthetic fibers
Recycled or leftover materials from other unspecified synthetic fiber production
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 321,190 |
| Netherlands | 140,324 |
| United States | 77,218 |
| China | 18,068 |
| Spain | 9,277 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 283,690 | 37,500 | -246,190 |
| Netherlands | 109,283 | 31,041 | -78,242 |
| United States | 26,854 | 50,364 | +23,510 |
| China | 12,086 | 5,982 | -6,104 |
| Spain | 0 | 9,277 | +9,277 |
| United Arab Emirates | 8,200 | 0 | -8,200 |
| Germany | 775 | 6,068 | +5,293 |
| India | 5,740 | 0 | -5,740 |
| Belgium | 0 | 4,988 | +4,988 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 3,870 | +3,870 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 321,190 |
| Netherlands | 133,659 |
| United States | 77,218 |
| China | 20,727 |
| Belgium | 13,199 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 283,690 | 37,500 | -246,190 |
| Netherlands | 109,283 | 24,376 | -84,907 |
| United States | 26,854 | 50,364 | +23,510 |
| China | 12,861 | 7,866 | -4,995 |
| Belgium | 0 | 13,199 | +13,199 |
| Spain | 0 | 9,277 | +9,277 |
| Bahrain | 8,200 | 0 | -8,200 |
| India | 5,740 | 0 | -5,740 |
| Germany | 0 | 2,264 | +2,264 |
| Japan | 0 | 2,258 | +2,258 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| North Wales | 1 |
| West Midlands | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Wales | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 0 | 1 | +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) | 357,194 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 159,205 |
| Air transport | 80,721 |
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) | 319,694 | 37,500 | -282,194 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 112,819 | 46,386 | -66,433 |
| Air transport | 15,517 | 65,204 | +49,687 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 283,690 |
| Immingham Docks | 80,987 |
| Felixstowe | 69,939 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 64,927 |
| Harwich | 35,819 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 283,690 | 0 | -283,690 |
| Immingham Docks | 53,379 | 27,608 | -25,771 |
| Felixstowe | 32,439 | 37,500 | +5,061 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,563 | 50,364 | +35,801 |
| Harwich | 35,819 | 0 | -35,819 |
| Killingholme | 20,085 | 0 | -20,085 |
| Dover | 775 | 9,277 | +8,502 |
| London | 0 | 9,501 | +9,501 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 8,858 | +8,858 |
| Thamesport | 3,565 | 0 | -3,565 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of basic metals | 2 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 1 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 1 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
| Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities; materials recovery | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-07 | 1 |
| 2025-01 | 2 |
| 2024-12 | 2 |
| 2024-06 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 423,451 |
| Germany | 166,156 |
| Italy | 80,555 |
| Pakistan | 78,889 |
| Singapore | 43,924 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 318,899 | 104,552 | -214,347 |
| Germany | 14,229 | 151,927 | +137,698 |
| Italy | 39,853 | 40,702 | +849 |
| Pakistan | 17,552 | 61,337 | +43,785 |
| Singapore | 26,236 | 17,688 | -8,548 |
| South Korea | 0 | 31,601 | +31,601 |
| India | 4,534 | 15,942 | +11,408 |
| Belgium | 9,455 | 5,866 | -3,589 |
| Japan | 0 | 9,248 | +9,248 |
| China | 7,629 | 0 | -7,629 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 605,328 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 218,994 |
| Air transport | 57,761 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 360,225 | 245,103 | -115,122 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 51,797 | 167,197 | +115,400 |
| Air transport | 29,707 | 28,054 | -1,653 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 432,548 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 96,369 |
| Southampton | 76,354 |
| East Midlands Airport | 57,761 |
| London | 53,309 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 327,996 | 104,552 | -223,444 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,146 | 90,223 | +84,077 |
| Southampton | 0 | 76,354 | +76,354 |
| East Midlands Airport | 29,707 | 28,054 | -1,653 |
| London | 0 | 53,309 | +53,309 |
| London Gateway Port | 20,618 | 32,526 | +11,908 |
| Immingham Docks | 43,337 | 5,866 | -37,471 |
| Hull | 0 | 31,671 | +31,671 |
| Harwich | 0 | 17,799 | +17,799 |
| Dover | 13,925 | 0 | -13,925 |
Quick facts
HS code: 55051090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Recycled or leftover materials from other unspecified synthetic fiber production