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 | 5,686,442 |
| Spain | 5,484,044 |
| China | 5,064,824 |
| Italy | 4,213,322 |
| Turkey | 3,510,241 |
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 | 3,052,707 | 2,633,735 | -418,972 |
| Spain | 2,938,728 | 2,545,316 | -393,412 |
| China | 2,714,004 | 2,350,820 | -363,184 |
| Italy | 2,542,104 | 1,671,218 | -870,886 |
| Turkey | 1,631,835 | 1,878,406 | +246,571 |
| United States | 1,367,352 | 1,363,562 | -3,790 |
| Germany | 1,157,150 | 1,470,497 | +313,347 |
| India | 1,217,050 | 1,281,293 | +64,243 |
| Ireland | 1,147,636 | 546,879 | -600,757 |
| Pakistan | 576,641 | 439,991 | -136,650 |
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 | 6,241,638 |
| Spain | 5,523,475 |
| Italy | 4,464,744 |
| France | 4,196,075 |
| Turkey | 3,917,582 |
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 | 3,435,693 | 2,805,945 | -629,748 |
| Spain | 2,943,561 | 2,579,914 | -363,647 |
| Italy | 2,701,650 | 1,763,094 | -938,556 |
| France | 2,181,179 | 2,014,896 | -166,283 |
| Turkey | 1,856,706 | 2,060,876 | +204,170 |
| India | 1,277,602 | 1,429,434 | +151,832 |
| Germany | 1,046,426 | 1,376,736 | +330,310 |
| Ireland | 1,185,500 | 636,671 | -548,829 |
| Mexico | 900,050 | 860,328 | -39,722 |
| Pakistan | 579,555 | 439,991 | -139,564 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 85 |
| Greater Manchester | 28 |
| West Yorkshire | 28 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 20 |
| Inner London - East | 19 |
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 | 63 | 54 | -9 |
| Greater Manchester | 23 | 17 | -6 |
| West Yorkshire | 23 | 21 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 17 | 14 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 17 | 9 | -8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 13 | 10 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 14 | 8 | -6 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 11 | 9 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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) | 13,931,141 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,905,320 |
| Air transport | 10,578,780 |
| Road transport | 838,957 |
| Other | 651,492 |
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) | 6,894,535 | 7,036,606 | +142,071 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,606,146 | 5,299,174 | -2,306,972 |
| Air transport | 5,331,743 | 5,247,037 | -84,706 |
| Road transport | 260,406 | 578,551 | +318,145 |
| Other | 430,069 | 221,423 | -208,646 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 5,361,399 |
| Felixstowe | 4,856,855 |
| Thamesport | 4,132,983 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,932,814 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,605,609 |
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 | 3,084,931 | 2,276,468 | -808,463 |
| Felixstowe | 2,707,144 | 2,149,711 | -557,433 |
| Thamesport | 1,842,213 | 2,290,770 | +448,557 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,641,186 | 1,291,628 | -349,558 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,727,174 | 878,435 | -848,739 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,168,507 | 1,360,201 | +191,694 |
| London Gateway Port | 911,828 | 1,420,729 | +508,901 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,069,999 | 1,135,106 | +65,107 |
| London | 1,238,068 | 870,247 | -367,821 |
| Southampton | 1,175,030 | 881,528 | -293,502 |
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
|
107 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
74 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
71 |
|
Manufacture of furniture
|
33 |
|
Manufacture of wearing apparel
|
27 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 78 |
| 2026-04 | 82 |
| 2026-03 | 83 |
| 2026-02 | 97 |
| 2026-01 | 75 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 121 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 106 |
| GEORGE SMITH LIMITED | 100 |
| HOLLAND & SHERRY LIMITED | 96 |
| RIVER ISLAND CLOTHING CO. LIMITED | 92 |
| PREMIER TEXTILES LIMITED | 91 |
| INTERIORS NEWCO LIMITED | 88 |
| WARWICK FABRICS (UK) LIMITED | 85 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 83 |
| DESIGNERS GUILD LIMITED | 81 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 213 |
| 0-1m | 76 |
| 54m+ | 70 |
| 15m-54m | 47 |
| 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 | 9,163,304 |
| United States | 6,407,363 |
| Romania | 4,736,434 |
| Morocco | 3,096,937 |
| India | 2,875,520 |
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 | 5,434,280 | 3,729,024 | -1,705,256 |
| United States | 3,367,722 | 3,039,641 | -328,081 |
| Romania | 2,938,425 | 1,798,009 | -1,140,416 |
| Morocco | 1,553,857 | 1,543,080 | -10,777 |
| India | 1,807,586 | 1,067,934 | -739,652 |
| France | 1,034,371 | 803,173 | -231,198 |
| Tunisia | 601,862 | 1,117,916 | +516,054 |
| Netherlands | 824,887 | 806,105 | -18,782 |
| Australia | 809,778 | 593,068 | -216,710 |
| Viet Nam | 551,013 | 823,612 | +272,599 |
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 | 29,306 |
| 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 | 14,638 | 14,668 | +30 |
| Belgium | 2,902 | 3,067 | +165 |
| 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) | 24,580,673 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,118,977 |
| Air transport | 10,866,265 |
| Other | 39,850 |
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) | 13,722,887 | 10,857,786 | -2,865,101 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,566,544 | 4,552,433 | -2,014,111 |
| Air transport | 5,032,464 | 5,833,801 | +801,337 |
| Other | 19,314 | 20,536 | +1,222 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 17,970,583 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,404,407 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,359,476 |
| Southampton | 3,216,512 |
| Dover | 2,803,505 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,691,761 | 8,278,822 | -1,412,939 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,192,940 | 3,211,467 | +1,018,527 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,219,655 | 1,139,821 | -2,079,834 |
| Southampton | 893,120 | 2,323,392 | +1,430,272 |
| Dover | 1,809,701 | 993,804 | -815,897 |
| Hull | 1,264,825 | 1,066,985 | -197,840 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,319,408 | 774,392 | -545,016 |
| London Stansted Airport | 756,704 | 785,899 | +29,195 |
| Liverpool Docks | 855,204 | 264,801 | -590,403 |
| Manchester Airport | 392,978 | 549,974 | +156,996 |
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