Import/export HS code 55051090: Waste of other synthetic fibers
Recycled or leftover materials from other unspecified synthetic 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 270,434 |
| Netherlands | 108,970 |
| United States | 57,683 |
| China | 19,309 |
| 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 | 270,434 | 0 | -270,434 |
| Netherlands | 50,867 | 58,103 | +7,236 |
| United States | 4,133 | 53,550 | +49,417 |
| China | 7,567 | 11,742 | +4,175 |
| 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 | 975 | 2,895 | +1,920 |
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 | 270,434 |
| Netherlands | 92,661 |
| United States | 57,683 |
| China | 21,968 |
| 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 | 270,434 | 0 | -270,434 |
| Netherlands | 50,867 | 41,794 | -9,073 |
| United States | 4,133 | 53,550 | +49,417 |
| China | 9,317 | 12,651 | +3,334 |
| Belgium | 0 | 13,199 | +13,199 |
| Germany | 0 | 11,908 | +11,908 |
| Spain | 0 | 9,277 | +9,277 |
| Bahrain | 8,200 | 0 | -8,200 |
| India | 5,740 | 0 | -5,740 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Wales | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 283,338 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 126,449 |
| Air transport | 85,527 |
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) | 280,152 | 3,186 | -276,966 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 53,001 | 73,448 | +20,447 |
| Air transport | 15,538 | 69,989 | +54,451 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 232,934 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 64,927 |
| Immingham Docks | 62,015 |
| Felixstowe | 47,218 |
| Harwich | 23,962 |
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 | 232,934 | 0 | -232,934 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,563 | 50,364 | +35,801 |
| Immingham Docks | 26,605 | 35,410 | +8,805 |
| Felixstowe | 47,218 | 0 | -47,218 |
| Harwich | 14,318 | 9,644 | -4,674 |
| London | 0 | 19,117 | +19,117 |
| Dover | 775 | 9,277 | +8,502 |
| Killingholme | 9,944 | 0 | -9,944 |
| East Midlands Airport | 975 | 7,883 | +6,908 |
| Luton Airport | 0 | 8,273 | +8,273 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 1 |
| 2025-01 | 2 |
| 2024-12 | 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+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 439,568 |
| Germany | 391,967 |
| Italy | 93,701 |
| Pakistan | 77,796 |
| India | 50,765 |
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 | 423,451 | 16,117 | -407,334 |
| Germany | 95,048 | 296,919 | +201,871 |
| Italy | 37,929 | 55,772 | +17,843 |
| Pakistan | 16,461 | 61,335 | +44,874 |
| India | 20,476 | 30,289 | +9,813 |
| Singapore | 22,576 | 17,688 | -4,888 |
| South Korea | 31,601 | 0 | -31,601 |
| Morocco | 0 | 18,655 | +18,655 |
| Belgium | 11,664 | 0 | -11,664 |
| Japan | 0 | 9,248 | +9,248 |
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) | 645,613 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 474,396 |
| Air transport | 54,486 |
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) | 503,160 | 142,453 | -360,707 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 136,316 | 338,080 | +201,764 |
| Air transport | 23,606 | 30,880 | +7,274 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 439,943 |
| Immingham Docks | 136,233 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 118,777 |
| Southampton | 106,643 |
| London | 70,505 |
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 | 423,451 | 16,492 | -406,959 |
| Immingham Docks | 37,592 | 98,641 | +61,049 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 88,456 | 30,321 | -58,135 |
| Southampton | 15,942 | 90,701 | +74,759 |
| London | 0 | 70,505 | +70,505 |
| Harwich | 0 | 69,717 | +69,717 |
| Dover | 10,268 | 58,056 | +47,788 |
| Hull | 11,171 | 45,552 | +34,381 |
| East Midlands Airport | 23,606 | 30,880 | +7,274 |
| London Gateway Port | 52,596 | 548 | -52,048 |
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