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 | 1,115,369 |
| China | 312,263 |
| United States | 165,586 |
| Spain | 20,935 |
| 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 | 653,693 | 461,676 | -192,017 |
| China | 224,107 | 88,156 | -135,951 |
| United States | 138,643 | 26,943 | -111,700 |
| Spain | 20,935 | 0 | -20,935 |
| Portugal | 5,771 | 6,229 | +458 |
| Poland | 2,277 | 2,292 | +15 |
| France | 1,783 | 0 | -1,783 |
| Ireland | 363 | 210 | -153 |
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 | 1,216,993 |
| China | 211,535 |
| United States | 164,690 |
| Spain | 20,935 |
| 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 | 755,317 | 461,676 | -293,641 |
| China | 123,379 | 88,156 | -35,223 |
| United States | 137,747 | 26,943 | -110,804 |
| Spain | 20,935 | 0 | -20,935 |
| India | 0 | 6,229 | +6,229 |
| Bulgaria | 5,771 | 0 | -5,771 |
| Poland | 2,277 | 2,292 | +15 |
| 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 | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 1,400,393 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 117,817 |
| Air transport | 114,295 |
| Other | 573 |
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) | 871,676 | 528,717 | -342,959 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 90,986 | 26,831 | -64,155 |
| Air transport | 84,547 | 29,748 | -54,799 |
| Other | 363 | 210 | -153 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 625,297 |
| Felixstowe | 598,677 |
| Southampton | 152,304 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 190,513 | 434,784 | +244,271 |
| Felixstowe | 555,167 | 43,510 | -511,657 |
| Southampton | 99,819 | 52,485 | -47,334 |
| Manchester Airport | 42,642 | 7,635 | -35,007 |
| Belfast Port | 47,623 | 0 | -47,623 |
| Luton Airport | 17,906 | 11,302 | -6,604 |
| Eurotunnel | 20,935 | 3,048 | -17,887 |
| Belfast Airport | 15,514 | 7,150 | -8,364 |
| London | 20,547 | 0 | -20,547 |
| Liverpool Docks | 20,010 | 0 | -20,010 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
4 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 1 |
| 2026-03 | 1 |
| 2025-12 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 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 | 5 |
| 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 | 173,588 |
| 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 | 46,786 | 126,802 | +80,016 |
| United States | 5,801 | 0 | -5,801 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,735 | 0 | -2,735 |
| Switzerland | 1,816 | 0 | -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) | 175,813 |
| 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) | 48,097 | 127,716 | +79,619 |
| Air transport | 10,352 | 0 | -10,352 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 114,355 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 61,458 |
| 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 | 48,097 | 13,361 | -34,736 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,317 | 0 | -7,317 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,816 | 0 | -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