Import/export HS code 5512: Woven fabrics made mostly of synthetic fibers
Woven fabrics containing 85% or more synthetic fibers, used for clothing and textiles
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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 6,210,200 |
| Spain | 5,762,535 |
| China | 5,198,243 |
| Italy | 4,426,535 |
| Turkey | 3,593,786 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 3,276,569 | 2,933,631 | -342,938 |
| Spain | 3,003,717 | 2,758,818 | -244,899 |
| China | 2,790,488 | 2,407,755 | -382,733 |
| Italy | 2,592,032 | 1,834,503 | -757,529 |
| Turkey | 1,606,973 | 1,986,813 | +379,840 |
| United States | 1,356,275 | 1,554,614 | +198,339 |
| Germany | 1,122,861 | 1,597,232 | +474,371 |
| India | 1,274,661 | 1,335,371 | +60,710 |
| Ireland | 1,162,887 | 599,745 | -563,142 |
| Pakistan | 740,864 | 495,093 | -245,771 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 6,453,122 |
| Spain | 5,798,194 |
| Italy | 4,735,789 |
| France | 4,564,754 |
| Turkey | 4,022,006 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 3,559,860 | 2,893,262 | -666,598 |
| Spain | 3,002,727 | 2,795,467 | -207,260 |
| Italy | 2,690,619 | 2,045,170 | -645,449 |
| France | 2,381,306 | 2,183,448 | -197,858 |
| Turkey | 1,848,926 | 2,173,080 | +324,154 |
| India | 1,313,538 | 1,498,882 | +185,344 |
| Germany | 944,496 | 1,529,892 | +585,396 |
| Mexico | 868,282 | 1,027,789 | +159,507 |
| Ireland | 1,199,650 | 687,060 | -512,590 |
| Pakistan | 743,778 | 495,093 | -248,685 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 88 |
| Greater Manchester | 31 |
| West Yorkshire | 28 |
| Inner London - East | 25 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 21 |
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 | 64 | 59 | -5 |
| Greater Manchester | 23 | 21 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 22 | 23 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 21 | 12 | -9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 13 | 12 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 13 | 18 | +5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 13 | 8 | -5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 10 | 5 | -5 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 11 | 9 | -2 |
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) | 14,200,453 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,988,931 |
| Air transport | 11,181,741 |
| Road transport | 894,017 |
| Other | 721,843 |
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) | 6,796,057 | 7,404,396 | +608,339 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,932,080 | 6,056,851 | -1,875,229 |
| Air transport | 5,448,234 | 5,733,507 | +285,273 |
| Road transport | 384,468 | 509,549 | +125,081 |
| Other | 470,644 | 251,199 | -219,445 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 5,730,463 |
| Felixstowe | 5,255,851 |
| Thamesport | 3,985,701 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,233,619 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,019,391 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 3,181,632 | 2,548,831 | -632,801 |
| Felixstowe | 3,024,185 | 2,231,666 | -792,519 |
| Thamesport | 1,560,887 | 2,424,814 | +863,927 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,801,667 | 1,431,952 | -369,715 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,948,933 | 1,070,458 | -878,475 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,077,720 | 1,503,830 | +426,110 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,184,855 | 1,178,901 | -5,954 |
| London Gateway Port | 765,197 | 1,570,830 | +805,633 |
| Southampton | 1,282,015 | 888,964 | -393,051 |
| London | 1,178,969 | 991,809 | -187,160 |
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 | 117 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 77 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 74 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 32 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 27 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 82 |
| 2026-03 | 83 |
| 2026-02 | 97 |
| 2026-01 | 75 |
| 2025-12 | 53 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 120 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 105 |
| GEORGE SMITH LIMITED | 100 |
| HOLLAND & SHERRY LIMITED | 95 |
| RIVER ISLAND CLOTHING CO. LIMITED | 91 |
| PREMIER TEXTILES LIMITED | 90 |
| INTERIORS NEWCO LIMITED | 87 |
| WARWICK FABRICS (UK) LIMITED | 84 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 82 |
| DESIGNERS GUILD LIMITED | 80 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 229 |
| 0-1m | 79 |
| 54m+ | 74 |
| 15m-54m | 45 |
| Other | 24 |
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 | 9,876,822 |
| United States | 7,045,209 |
| Romania | 4,850,553 |
| India | 3,300,382 |
| Morocco | 2,909,633 |
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 | 5,613,093 | 4,263,729 | -1,349,364 |
| United States | 3,456,509 | 3,588,700 | +132,191 |
| Romania | 2,663,311 | 2,187,242 | -476,069 |
| India | 2,191,046 | 1,109,336 | -1,081,710 |
| Morocco | 1,411,428 | 1,498,205 | +86,777 |
| France | 973,103 | 973,535 | +432 |
| Tunisia | 467,788 | 1,251,765 | +783,977 |
| Netherlands | 816,299 | 878,739 | +62,440 |
| Australia | 1,133,529 | 438,115 | -695,414 |
| Viet Nam | 595,675 | 880,754 | +285,079 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 33,836 |
| Belgium | 5,969 |
| Switzerland | 4,360 |
| XI | 215 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 18,659 | 15,177 | -3,482 |
| Belgium | 1,945 | 4,024 | +2,079 |
| Switzerland | 1,774 | 2,586 | +812 |
| XI | 0 | 215 | +215 |
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) | 25,775,266 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,892,608 |
| Air transport | 11,715,835 |
| Other | 44,380 |
| Road transport | 40,041 |
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) | 13,318,255 | 12,457,011 | -861,244 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,184,598 | 4,708,010 | -2,476,588 |
| Air transport | 5,242,410 | 6,473,425 | +1,231,015 |
| Other | 22,378 | 22,002 | -376 |
| Road transport | 40,041 | 0 | -40,041 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,747,639 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,453,308 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,111,953 |
| Southampton | 3,359,397 |
| Dover | 3,054,058 |
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 | 9,326,270 | 9,421,369 | +95,099 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,014,918 | 3,438,390 | +1,423,472 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,938,623 | 1,173,330 | -2,765,293 |
| Southampton | 985,394 | 2,374,003 | +1,388,609 |
| Dover | 1,840,304 | 1,213,754 | -626,550 |
| Hull | 1,295,989 | 1,202,788 | -93,201 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,493,471 | 1,004,665 | -488,806 |
| London Stansted Airport | 786,940 | 846,052 | +59,112 |
| Liverpool Docks | 889,201 | 377,039 | -512,162 |
| Manchester Airport | 478,370 | 564,554 | +86,184 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 5512
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Woven fabrics containing 85% or more synthetic fibers, used for clothing and textiles