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 | 142,473 |
| United States | 54,497 |
| 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 | 321,190 | 0 | -321,190 |
| Netherlands | 92,172 | 50,301 | -41,871 |
| United States | 4,133 | 50,364 | +46,231 |
| 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 | 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 | 321,190 |
| Netherlands | 126,164 |
| United States | 54,497 |
| 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 | 321,190 | 0 | -321,190 |
| Netherlands | 92,172 | 33,992 | -58,180 |
| United States | 4,133 | 50,364 | +46,231 |
| China | 13,836 | 6,891 | -6,945 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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) | 334,473 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 161,354 |
| 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) | 334,473 | 0 | -334,473 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 95,708 | 65,646 | -30,062 |
| Air transport | 16,492 | 64,229 | +47,737 |
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 | 72,532 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 64,927 |
| Felixstowe | 47,218 |
| Harwich | 36,807 |
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 | 44,924 | 27,608 | -17,316 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,563 | 50,364 | +35,801 |
| Felixstowe | 47,218 | 0 | -47,218 |
| Harwich | 27,163 | 9,644 | -17,519 |
| Killingholme | 20,085 | 0 | -20,085 |
| London | 0 | 19,117 | +19,117 |
| Dover | 775 | 9,277 | +8,502 |
| East Midlands Airport | 975 | 7,883 | +6,908 |
| 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 | 333,911 |
| Italy | 83,236 |
| Pakistan | 79,264 |
| 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 | 387,181 | 36,270 | -350,911 |
| Germany | 14,229 | 319,682 | +305,453 |
| Italy | 26,758 | 56,478 | +29,720 |
| Pakistan | 17,552 | 61,712 | +44,160 |
| India | 4,534 | 46,231 | +41,697 |
| Singapore | 26,236 | 17,688 | -8,548 |
| South Korea | 31,601 | 0 | -31,601 |
| Morocco | 0 | 18,655 | +18,655 |
| Belgium | 9,455 | 5,866 | -3,589 |
| 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) | 638,593 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 409,532 |
| Air transport | 58,146 |
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) | 448,497 | 190,096 | -258,401 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 51,797 | 357,735 | +305,938 |
| Air transport | 27,266 | 30,880 | +3,614 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 432,923 |
| 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 | 396,278 | 36,645 | -359,633 |
| Immingham Docks | 31,726 | 104,507 | +72,781 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,146 | 112,631 | +106,485 |
| Southampton | 0 | 106,643 | +106,643 |
| London | 0 | 70,505 | +70,505 |
| Harwich | 0 | 69,717 | +69,717 |
| East Midlands Airport | 27,266 | 30,880 | +3,614 |
| London Gateway Port | 52,219 | 925 | -51,294 |
| Hull | 0 | 46,258 | +46,258 |
| 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