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 | 1,178,698 |
| China | 339,447 |
| United States | 199,191 |
| Spain | 63,629 |
| Portugal | 8,952 |
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 | 690,609 | 488,089 | -202,520 |
| China | 258,281 | 81,166 | -177,115 |
| United States | 180,331 | 18,860 | -161,471 |
| Spain | 63,629 | 0 | -63,629 |
| Portugal | 0 | 8,952 | +8,952 |
| Poland | 4,208 | 0 | -4,208 |
| Italy | 2,568 | 0 | -2,568 |
| France | 1,783 | 0 | -1,783 |
| Turkey | 984 | 0 | -984 |
| 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 | 1,280,322 |
| China | 238,719 |
| United States | 198,295 |
| Spain | 63,629 |
| Bulgaria | 5,771 |
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 | 792,233 | 488,089 | -304,144 |
| China | 157,553 | 81,166 | -76,387 |
| United States | 179,435 | 18,860 | -160,575 |
| Spain | 63,629 | 0 | -63,629 |
| Bulgaria | 0 | 5,771 | +5,771 |
| Poland | 4,208 | 0 | -4,208 |
| India | 0 | 3,181 | +3,181 |
| Italy | 2,568 | 0 | -2,568 |
| France | 1,783 | 0 | -1,783 |
| Turkey | 984 | 0 | -984 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -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 |
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) | 1,550,627 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 141,360 |
| Air transport | 107,473 |
| 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) | 990,282 | 560,345 | -429,937 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 132,408 | 8,952 | -123,456 |
| Air transport | 79,703 | 27,770 | -51,933 |
| Other | 363 | 196 | -167 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 808,569 |
| London Gateway Port | 504,928 |
| Southampton | 194,705 |
| Belfast Port | 47,623 |
| Manchester Airport | 43,762 |
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 | 678,119 | 130,450 | -547,669 |
| London Gateway Port | 137,804 | 367,124 | +229,320 |
| Southampton | 153,337 | 41,368 | -111,969 |
| Belfast Port | 47,623 | 0 | -47,623 |
| Manchester Airport | 37,322 | 6,440 | -30,882 |
| Dover | 41,113 | 0 | -41,113 |
| Luton Airport | 16,875 | 12,333 | -4,542 |
| Eurotunnel | 23,503 | 0 | -23,503 |
| London | 15,392 | 5,155 | -10,237 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 6 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 1 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-06 | 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 | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 199,660 |
| 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 | 106,088 | +12,516 |
| United States | 3,672 | 2,129 | -1,543 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,735 | 0 | -2,735 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 1,816 | +1,816 |
| Estonia | 1,311 | 0 | -1,311 |
| Czechia | 1,034 | 0 | -1,034 |
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) | 202,005 |
| 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) | 95,917 | 106,088 | +10,171 |
| Air transport | 6,407 | 3,945 | -2,462 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 103,152 |
| Dover | 98,853 |
| 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 / Eurotunnel | 95,917 | 7,235 | -88,682 |
| Dover | 0 | 98,853 | +98,853 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,407 | 910 | -5,497 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 1,816 | +1,816 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 1,219 | +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