Import/export HS code 551219: Various synthetic fabrics
Woven fabrics made mostly of synthetic fibers, not 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 3,234,405 |
| Turkey | 2,202,805 |
| Italy | 2,107,255 |
| Germany | 1,499,935 |
| India | 1,378,788 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,544,423 | 1,689,982 | +145,559 |
| Turkey | 956,919 | 1,245,886 | +288,967 |
| Italy | 1,229,136 | 878,119 | -351,017 |
| Germany | 648,100 | 851,835 | +203,735 |
| India | 670,332 | 708,456 | +38,124 |
| Ireland | 469,448 | 371,779 | -97,669 |
| Switzerland | 358,109 | 314,199 | -43,910 |
| Belgium | 318,662 | 315,872 | -2,790 |
| France | 131,817 | 493,050 | +361,233 |
| Czechia | 257,732 | 317,840 | +60,108 |
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 | 3,637,223 |
| Turkey | 2,601,064 |
| Italy | 2,390,790 |
| India | 1,566,058 |
| Germany | 1,328,375 |
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 | 1,744,898 | 1,892,325 | +147,427 |
| Turkey | 1,178,944 | 1,422,120 | +243,176 |
| Italy | 1,318,942 | 1,071,848 | -247,094 |
| India | 697,768 | 868,290 | +170,522 |
| Germany | 569,203 | 759,172 | +189,969 |
| Ireland | 514,734 | 440,368 | -74,366 |
| Switzerland | 282,257 | 361,712 | +79,455 |
| Sweden | 319,797 | 172,544 | -147,253 |
| Netherlands | 183,651 | 271,832 | +88,181 |
| Pakistan | 129,942 | 283,303 | +153,361 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 55 |
| West Yorkshire | 20 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 15 |
| Greater Manchester | 14 |
| Lancashire | 12 |
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 | 42 | 36 | -6 |
| West Yorkshire | 17 | 14 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 11 | 9 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 12 | +5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
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) | 6,606,572 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,526,319 |
| Air transport | 3,801,004 |
| Road transport | 277,507 |
| Other | 151,211 |
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) | 3,028,695 | 3,577,877 | +549,182 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,899,711 | 2,626,608 | -273,103 |
| Air transport | 1,654,672 | 2,146,332 | +491,660 |
| Road transport | 145,774 | 131,733 | -14,041 |
| Other | 114,595 | 36,616 | -77,979 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,307,375 |
| Dover | 1,984,365 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,457,020 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,402,744 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,384,324 |
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 | 1,558,826 | 1,748,549 | +189,723 |
| Dover | 1,005,532 | 978,833 | -26,699 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 698,620 | 758,400 | +59,780 |
| East Midlands Airport | 540,133 | 862,611 | +322,478 |
| London Gateway Port | 530,679 | 853,645 | +322,966 |
| Eurotunnel | 558,535 | 519,167 | -39,368 |
| Southampton | 635,702 | 377,806 | -257,896 |
| Thamesport | 401,173 | 327,561 | -73,612 |
| London Stansted Airport | 370,103 | 325,843 | -44,260 |
| Manchester Airport | 308,143 | 246,776 | -61,367 |
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 | 74 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 46 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 38 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 23 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 15 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 49 |
| 2026-03 | 40 |
| 2026-02 | 57 |
| 2026-01 | 40 |
| 2025-12 | 31 |
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 | 104 |
| INTERIORS NEWCO LIMITED | 87 |
| RIVER ISLAND CLOTHING CO. LIMITED | 86 |
| FRYETT'S FABRICS LIMITED | 80 |
| ALUTRADE PRODUCTS LIMITED | 76 |
| CREATION BAUMANN LTD | 73 |
| SKOPOS FABRICS LIMITED | 73 |
| PANAZ HOLDINGS LIMITED | 71 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 67 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 138 |
| 54m+ | 40 |
| 0-1m | 39 |
| 15m-54m | 31 |
| Other | 16 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,507,423 |
| United States | 1,275,494 |
| France | 1,147,640 |
| Morocco | 715,139 |
| Canada | 653,431 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 763,620 | 743,803 | -19,817 |
| United States | 610,191 | 665,303 | +55,112 |
| France | 554,843 | 592,797 | +37,954 |
| Morocco | 389,832 | 325,307 | -64,525 |
| Canada | 233,674 | 419,757 | +186,083 |
| Sweden | 150,876 | 172,969 | +22,093 |
| Ireland | 145,153 | 157,638 | +12,485 |
| Lithuania | 110,563 | 125,958 | +15,395 |
| Germany | 124,860 | 91,344 | -33,516 |
| United Arab Emirates | 100,958 | 105,222 | +4,264 |
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) | 4,862,165 |
| Air transport | 4,199,355 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 544,930 |
| Other | 44,380 |
| Road transport | 21,153 |
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) | 2,577,000 | 2,285,165 | -291,835 |
| Air transport | 1,935,904 | 2,263,451 | +327,547 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 257,203 | 287,727 | +30,524 |
| Other | 22,378 | 22,002 | -376 |
| Road transport | 21,153 | 0 | -21,153 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,561,676 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,634,367 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,416,184 |
| Dover | 1,072,079 |
| London Stansted Airport | 884,285 |
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 | 1,331,593 | 1,230,083 | -101,510 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,097,836 | 536,531 | -561,305 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 415,149 | 1,001,035 | +585,886 |
| Dover | 515,935 | 556,144 | +40,209 |
| London Stansted Airport | 365,895 | 518,390 | +152,495 |
| Portsmouth | 378,786 | 303,654 | -75,132 |
| Immingham Docks | 255,254 | 111,328 | -143,926 |
| London Gateway Port | 174,962 | 113,641 | -61,321 |
| ZLC | 62,688 | 146,605 | +83,917 |
| Southampton | 1,112 | 131,058 | +129,946 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 551219
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Woven fabrics made mostly of synthetic fibers, not unbleached or bleached