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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* 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 | 1,017,750 |
| China | 937,713 |
| Pakistan | 800,460 |
| France | 708,594 |
| Italy | 645,511 |
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 | 483,945 | 533,805 | +49,860 |
| China | 531,539 | 406,174 | -125,365 |
| Pakistan | 588,670 | 211,790 | -376,880 |
| France | 450,676 | 257,918 | -192,758 |
| Italy | 547,014 | 98,497 | -448,517 |
| Germany | 252,998 | 246,791 | -6,207 |
| India | 88,136 | 102,292 | +14,156 |
| Czechia | 23,271 | 36,189 | +12,918 |
| 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 | 1,537,419 |
| Turkey | 1,022,987 |
| Italy | 803,898 |
| Pakistan | 800,460 |
| Germany | 396,618 |
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 | 945,092 | 592,327 | -352,765 |
| Turkey | 489,182 | 533,805 | +44,623 |
| Italy | 614,765 | 189,133 | -425,632 |
| Pakistan | 588,670 | 211,790 | -376,880 |
| Germany | 178,252 | 218,366 | +40,114 |
| India | 90,718 | 102,292 | +11,574 |
| France | 54,214 | 66,712 | +12,498 |
| Czechia | 22,367 | 36,189 | +13,822 |
| 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 | 8 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 |
| 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 | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| 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) | 2,251,091 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,577,706 |
| Air transport | 653,138 |
| Road transport | 606,520 |
| 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) | 1,388,245 | 862,846 | -525,399 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 949,797 | 627,909 | -321,888 |
| Air transport | 502,585 | 150,553 | -352,032 |
| Road transport | 229,631 | 376,889 | +147,258 |
| Other | 0 | 64 | +64 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,118,979 |
| Dover | 702,229 |
| ZLC | 637,583 |
| Eurotunnel | 583,908 |
| Southampton | 458,288 |
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 | 802,356 | 316,623 | -485,733 |
| Dover | 318,631 | 383,598 | +64,967 |
| ZLC | 243,377 | 394,206 | +150,829 |
| Eurotunnel | 495,643 | 88,265 | -407,378 |
| Southampton | 157,694 | 300,594 | +142,900 |
| London Gateway Port | 117,654 | 252,130 | +134,476 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 302,613 | 0 | -302,613 |
| London Stansted Airport | 210,445 | 44,480 | -165,965 |
| Birmingham Airport | 192,181 | 16,713 | -175,468 |
| East Midlands Airport | 70,194 | 55,018 | -15,176 |
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 | 17 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Other manufacturing | 9 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 12 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-12 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PREMIER TEXTILES LIMITED | 79 |
| GEORGE SMITH LIMITED | 79 |
| SILENT GLISS LIMITED | 51 |
| HOUSE OF SAVIN LIMITED | 42 |
| HOME CURTAINS (UK) LIMITED | 41 |
| SCAPA UK LIMITED | 38 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 35 |
| 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 | 35 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | 2,554,127 |
| Canada | 287,345 |
| Germany | 168,289 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 143,981 |
| Kuwait | 137,726 |
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 | 1,165,241 | 1,388,886 | +223,645 |
| Canada | 62,906 | 224,439 | +161,533 |
| Germany | 69,767 | 98,522 | +28,755 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 82,730 | 61,251 | -21,479 |
| Kuwait | 0 | 137,726 | +137,726 |
| Turkey | 83,051 | 53,691 | -29,360 |
| Australia | 4,831 | 125,892 | +121,061 |
| Norway | 69,536 | 60,712 | -8,824 |
| Saudi Arabia | 16,024 | 109,074 | +93,050 |
| China | 47,857 | 68,943 | +21,086 |
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) | 2,580,205 |
| Air transport | 1,285,410 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 661,951 |
| 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) | 976,793 | 1,603,412 | +626,619 |
| Air transport | 553,639 | 731,771 | +178,132 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 278,897 | 383,054 | +104,157 |
| 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 | 1,065,906 |
| Liverpool Docks | 684,847 |
| London Gateway Port | 650,852 |
| Manchester Airport | 513,310 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 393,389 |
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 | 938,140 | +810,374 |
| Liverpool Docks | 396,587 | 288,260 | -108,327 |
| London Gateway Port | 436,079 | 214,773 | -221,306 |
| Manchester Airport | 243,942 | 269,368 | +25,426 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 147,452 | 245,937 | +98,485 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 128,416 | 173,498 | +45,082 |
| East Midlands Airport | 97,125 | 132,943 | +35,818 |
| Hull | 47,060 | 151,062 | +104,002 |
| ZLC | 66,843 | 74,397 | +7,554 |
| 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