Import/export HS code 551211: Unbleached or bleached synthetic fabrics
Plain woven fabrics made of synthetic fibers, either unbleached or bleached
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 1,055,905 |
| China | 1,024,736 |
| Pakistan | 800,460 |
| France | 699,401 |
| Italy | 627,261 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 456,145 | 599,760 | +143,615 |
| China | 506,232 | 518,504 | +12,272 |
| Pakistan | 618,821 | 181,639 | -437,182 |
| France | 428,628 | 270,773 | -157,855 |
| Italy | 534,610 | 92,651 | -441,959 |
| Germany | 248,495 | 251,195 | +2,700 |
| India | 87,604 | 102,069 | +14,465 |
| Czechia | 26,473 | 35,407 | +8,934 |
| Taiwan | 13,853 | 44,438 | +30,585 |
| Denmark | 2,178 | 34,233 | +32,055 |
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 | 1,612,472 |
| Turkey | 1,059,763 |
| Pakistan | 800,460 |
| Italy | 785,256 |
| Germany | 396,911 |
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 | 890,562 | 721,910 | -168,652 |
| Turkey | 460,003 | 599,760 | +139,757 |
| Pakistan | 618,821 | 181,639 | -437,182 |
| Italy | 601,865 | 183,391 | -418,474 |
| Germany | 173,054 | 223,857 | +50,803 |
| India | 90,186 | 102,069 | +11,883 |
| France | 59,803 | 64,375 | +4,572 |
| Czechia | 25,569 | 35,407 | +9,838 |
| Taiwan | 13,853 | 44,438 | +30,585 |
| Spain | 19,582 | 3,421 | -16,161 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 14 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
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 | 12 | 7 | -5 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Kent | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
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) | 2,331,208 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,560,723 |
| Road transport | 644,675 |
| Air transport | 636,939 |
| Other | 64 |
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) | 1,389,582 | 941,626 | -447,956 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 923,504 | 637,219 | -286,285 |
| Road transport | 198,556 | 446,119 | +247,563 |
| Air transport | 484,717 | 152,222 | -332,495 |
| Other | 0 | 64 | +64 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,139,308 |
| Dover | 740,263 |
| ZLC | 661,992 |
| Eurotunnel | 542,627 |
| Southampton | 454,029 |
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 | 782,196 | 357,112 | -425,084 |
| Dover | 324,085 | 416,178 | +92,093 |
| ZLC | 201,831 | 460,161 | +258,330 |
| Eurotunnel | 471,142 | 71,485 | -399,657 |
| Southampton | 183,586 | 270,443 | +86,857 |
| London Gateway Port | 113,259 | 324,317 | +211,058 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 302,613 | 0 | -302,613 |
| London Stansted Airport | 195,197 | 45,246 | -149,951 |
| Birmingham Airport | 194,081 | 18,653 | -175,428 |
| East Midlands Airport | 75,218 | 52,958 | -22,260 |
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
|
25 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
15 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
11 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
9 |
|
Manufacture of furniture
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 12 |
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 12 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PREMIER TEXTILES LIMITED | 80 |
| GEORGE SMITH LIMITED | 79 |
| SILENT GLISS LIMITED | 52 |
| HOUSE OF SAVIN LIMITED | 43 |
| HOME CURTAINS (UK) LIMITED | 41 |
| SCAPA UK LIMITED | 39 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 36 |
| USEMORE (UK) LIMITED | 32 |
| TURNILS (UK) LIMITED | 32 |
| VISION LINENS GROUP LIMITED | 27 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 32 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 2,461,752 |
| Canada | 299,228 |
| Germany | 167,552 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 150,970 |
| Netherlands | 138,547 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,125,041 | 1,336,711 | +211,670 |
| Canada | 89,572 | 209,656 | +120,084 |
| Germany | 71,589 | 95,963 | +24,374 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 81,758 | 69,212 | -12,546 |
| Netherlands | 5,918 | 132,629 | +126,711 |
| Kuwait | 0 | 137,726 | +137,726 |
| Turkey | 87,834 | 48,908 | -38,926 |
| Australia | 7,217 | 123,506 | +116,289 |
| Norway | 129,061 | 1,187 | -127,874 |
| China | 48,813 | 81,118 | +32,305 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,609,245 |
| Air transport | 1,214,998 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 692,172 |
| Road transport | 8,282 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,014,710 | 1,594,535 | +579,825 |
| Air transport | 602,879 | 612,119 | +9,240 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 291,691 | 400,481 | +108,790 |
| Road transport | 8,282 | 0 | -8,282 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,068,521 |
| Liverpool Docks | 693,766 |
| London Gateway Port | 663,258 |
| Manchester Airport | 464,204 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 369,010 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 127,766 | 940,755 | +812,989 |
| Liverpool Docks | 413,250 | 280,516 | -132,734 |
| London Gateway Port | 461,991 | 201,267 | -260,724 |
| Manchester Airport | 196,725 | 267,479 | +70,754 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 137,108 | 231,902 | +94,794 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 138,764 | 197,006 | +58,242 |
| East Midlands Airport | 146,673 | 88,740 | -57,933 |
| Hull | 47,194 | 147,004 | +99,810 |
| ZLC | 125,068 | 14,872 | -110,196 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 134,010 | +134,010 |
Quick facts
HS code: 551211
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Plain woven fabrics made of synthetic fibers, either unbleached or bleached