Import/export HS code 55121910: Printed synthetic fabrics
Woven synthetic fabrics with printed designs or patterns
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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 482,457 |
| Germany | 430,883 |
| Pakistan | 226,645 |
| India | 194,668 |
| Italy | 88,294 |
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 | 124,733 | 357,724 | +232,991 |
| Germany | 205,991 | 224,892 | +18,901 |
| Pakistan | 70,416 | 156,229 | +85,813 |
| India | 110,761 | 83,907 | -26,854 |
| Italy | 75,232 | 13,062 | -62,170 |
| Switzerland | 50,914 | 10,877 | -40,037 |
| Sweden | 14,835 | 23,609 | +8,774 |
| Turkey | 13,414 | 23,291 | +9,877 |
| Austria | 0 | 25,138 | +25,138 |
| United States | 0 | 16,029 | +16,029 |
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 | 482,457 |
| Germany | 424,778 |
| Pakistan | 226,645 |
| India | 203,926 |
| Italy | 85,450 |
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 | 124,733 | 357,724 | +232,991 |
| Germany | 200,652 | 224,126 | +23,474 |
| Pakistan | 70,416 | 156,229 | +85,813 |
| India | 113,828 | 90,098 | -23,730 |
| Italy | 71,432 | 14,018 | -57,414 |
| Switzerland | 52,053 | 29,466 | -22,587 |
| Turkey | 14,808 | 25,884 | +11,076 |
| Sweden | 14,835 | 23,609 | +8,774 |
| Spain | 0 | 15,233 | +15,233 |
| United States | 0 | 14,776 | +14,776 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 10 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Lancashire | 3 |
| Outer London - South | 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 | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 842,907 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 541,593 |
| Air transport | 216,772 |
| Road transport | 44,295 |
| Other | 5,051 |
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) | 313,310 | 529,597 | +216,287 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 277,500 | 264,093 | -13,407 |
| Air transport | 47,614 | 169,158 | +121,544 |
| Road transport | 35,252 | 9,043 | -26,209 |
| Other | 2,754 | 2,297 | -457 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 583,630 |
| Dover | 363,980 |
| Southampton | 130,774 |
| Eurotunnel | 115,578 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 105,412 |
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 | 174,641 | 408,989 | +234,348 |
| Dover | 194,805 | 169,175 | -25,630 |
| Southampton | 99,234 | 31,540 | -67,694 |
| Eurotunnel | 60,610 | 54,968 | -5,642 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,186 | 90,226 | +75,040 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,673 | 54,076 | +42,403 |
| East Midlands Airport | 14,180 | 40,991 | +26,811 |
| ZLC | 35,252 | 9,043 | -26,209 |
| 499 | 0 | 36,332 | +36,332 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,851 | 24,342 | +14,491 |
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 | 16 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MARSON FABRICS (LONDON) LIMITED | 57 |
| CREATION BAUMANN LTD | 55 |
| FRYETT'S FABRICS LIMITED | 51 |
| JOHN LEWIS PLC | 51 |
| RIVER ISLAND CLOTHING CO. LIMITED | 48 |
| ZONWERING HOLDINGS LIMITED | 45 |
| SMD (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 30 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 30 |
| TURNILS (UK) LIMITED | 29 |
| INTERIORS NEWCO LIMITED | 28 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 23 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Morocco | 657,240 |
| United States | 317,809 |
| France | 148,551 |
| Singapore | 126,009 |
| Viet Nam | 78,800 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco | 372,153 | 285,087 | -87,066 |
| United States | 153,319 | 164,490 | +11,171 |
| France | 56,872 | 91,679 | +34,807 |
| Singapore | 114,318 | 11,691 | -102,627 |
| Viet Nam | 1,158 | 77,642 | +76,484 |
| Ireland | 38,383 | 36,806 | -1,577 |
| Lithuania | 22,124 | 50,585 | +28,461 |
| Germany | 26,314 | 28,329 | +2,015 |
| China | 3,001 | 50,631 | +47,630 |
| Japan | 6,102 | 31,814 | +25,712 |
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 |
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 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,051,960 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 832,218 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 42,995 |
| Other | 33,836 |
| Road transport | 1,699 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 472,187 | 579,773 | +107,586 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 457,628 | 374,590 | -83,038 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,575 | 26,420 | +9,845 |
| Other | 18,659 | 15,177 | -3,482 |
| Road transport | 1,699 | 0 | -1,699 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 656,161 |
| East Midlands Airport | 554,539 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 294,157 |
| London Stansted Airport | 135,528 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 107,170 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 372,153 | 284,008 | -88,145 |
| East Midlands Airport | 398,256 | 156,283 | -241,973 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,050 | 281,107 | +268,057 |
| London Stansted Airport | 51,451 | 84,077 | +32,626 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 49,373 | 57,797 | +8,424 |
| ZLC | 8,159 | 51,157 | +42,998 |
| 000 | 18,659 | 15,177 | -3,482 |
| Dover | 16,919 | 11,240 | -5,679 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 23,879 | +23,879 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,579 | 9,573 | -6 |
Quick facts
HS code: 55121910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Woven synthetic fabrics with printed designs or patterns