Import/export HS code 550620: Polyester fibers for spinning
Synthetic fibers made from polyester, prepared for spinning into yarn
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Indonesia | 1,198,914 |
| China | 363,777 |
| United States | 179,929 |
| Spain | 26,724 |
| Portugal | 12,000 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 683,976 | 514,938 | -169,038 |
| China | 271,642 | 92,135 | -179,507 |
| United States | 158,479 | 21,450 | -137,029 |
| Spain | 26,724 | 0 | -26,724 |
| Portugal | 0 | 12,000 | +12,000 |
| Poland | 2,277 | 2,292 | +15 |
| Italy | 2,568 | 0 | -2,568 |
| France | 1,783 | 0 | -1,783 |
| Ireland | 363 | 196 | -167 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Indonesia | 1,300,538 |
| China | 263,049 |
| United States | 179,033 |
| Spain | 26,724 |
| India | 6,229 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 785,600 | 514,938 | -270,662 |
| China | 170,914 | 92,135 | -78,779 |
| United States | 157,583 | 21,450 | -136,133 |
| Spain | 26,724 | 0 | -26,724 |
| India | 0 | 6,229 | +6,229 |
| Bulgaria | 0 | 5,771 | +5,771 |
| Poland | 2,277 | 2,292 | +15 |
| Italy | 2,568 | 0 | -2,568 |
| France | 1,783 | 0 | -1,783 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,551,798 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 126,174 |
| Air transport | 112,292 |
| Other | 559 |
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) | 971,802 | 579,996 | -391,806 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 93,572 | 32,602 | -60,970 |
| Air transport | 82,075 | 30,217 | -51,858 |
| Other | 363 | 196 | -167 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 687,969 |
| London Gateway Port | 670,074 |
| Southampton | 169,640 |
| Manchester Airport | 50,277 |
| Belfast Port | 47,623 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 640,480 | 47,489 | -592,991 |
| London Gateway Port | 182,028 | 488,046 | +306,018 |
| Southampton | 128,272 | 41,368 | -86,904 |
| Manchester Airport | 42,642 | 7,635 | -35,007 |
| Belfast Port | 47,623 | 0 | -47,623 |
| Luton Airport | 17,906 | 11,302 | -6,604 |
| Eurotunnel | 23,503 | 3,048 | -20,455 |
| London | 15,392 | 5,155 | -10,237 |
| Liverpool Docks | 20,010 | 0 | -20,010 |
| Belfast Airport | 12,052 | 7,619 | -4,433 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 1 |
| 2025-12 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 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 | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 54m+ | 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 | 220,374 |
| United States | 5,801 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,735 |
| Switzerland | 1,816 |
| Estonia | 1,311 |
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 | 93,572 | 126,802 | +33,230 |
| United States | 5,801 | 0 | -5,801 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,735 | 0 | -2,735 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 1,816 | +1,816 |
| Estonia | 1,311 | 0 | -1,311 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 914 | +914 |
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) | 222,599 |
| Air transport | 10,352 |
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) | 94,883 | 127,716 | +32,833 |
| Air transport | 8,536 | 1,816 | -6,720 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 114,355 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 108,244 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,317 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,816 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,219 |
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 | 0 | 114,355 | +114,355 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 94,883 | 13,361 | -81,522 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,317 | 0 | -7,317 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 1,816 | +1,816 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,219 | 0 | -1,219 |
Quick facts
HS code: 550620
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Synthetic fibers made from polyester, prepared for spinning into yarn