Import/export HS code 551221: Unbleached or bleached synthetic-cotton fabrics
Woven fabrics made of synthetic fibers mixed with cotton, unbleached or bleached
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- 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 | 95,636 |
| United States | 85,699 |
| Spain | 77,466 |
| Pakistan | 22,252 |
| Belgium | 4,532 |
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 | 45,790 | 49,846 | +4,056 |
| United States | 47,183 | 38,516 | -8,667 |
| Spain | 31,765 | 45,701 | +13,936 |
| Pakistan | 22,252 | 0 | -22,252 |
| Belgium | 0 | 4,532 | +4,532 |
| Morocco | 3,300 | 0 | -3,300 |
| Sweden | 2,914 | 0 | -2,914 |
| France | 1,881 | 0 | -1,881 |
| Italy | 0 | 1,053 | +1,053 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 103,908 |
| China | 98,936 |
| United States | 56,407 |
| Pakistan | 25,166 |
| Belgium | 4,532 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 31,765 | 72,143 | +40,378 |
| China | 49,090 | 49,846 | +756 |
| United States | 47,183 | 9,224 | -37,959 |
| Pakistan | 25,166 | 0 | -25,166 |
| Belgium | 0 | 4,532 | +4,532 |
| Mexico | 0 | 2,850 | +2,850 |
| France | 1,881 | 0 | -1,881 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 1,053 | +1,053 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Cumbria | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
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 | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cumbria | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +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) | 129,106 |
| Air transport | 92,554 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 73,073 |
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) | 78,035 | 51,071 | -26,964 |
| Air transport | 49,506 | 43,048 | -6,458 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 27,544 | 45,529 | +17,985 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 93,283 |
| Manchester Airport | 40,655 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 39,387 |
| London | 31,334 |
| Eurotunnel | 27,493 |
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 | 68,042 | 25,241 | -42,801 |
| Manchester Airport | 40,655 | 0 | -40,655 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,350 | 34,037 | +28,687 |
| London | 12,817 | 18,517 | +5,700 |
| Eurotunnel | 12,771 | 14,722 | +1,951 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,881 | 21,619 | +19,738 |
| Dover | 0 | 10,950 | +10,950 |
| Thamesport | 8,112 | 1,225 | -6,887 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 7,382 | +7,382 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 4,326 | +4,326 |
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 | 5 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 2 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 1 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
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 | 207,911 |
| United States | 89,142 |
| Italy | 71,544 |
| China | 21,770 |
| Slovenia | 17,758 |
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 | 116,034 | 91,877 | -24,157 |
| United States | 25,854 | 63,288 | +37,434 |
| Italy | 65,931 | 5,613 | -60,318 |
| China | 21,770 | 0 | -21,770 |
| Slovenia | 17,758 | 0 | -17,758 |
| Portugal | 0 | 9,564 | +9,564 |
| Poland | 4,711 | 0 | -4,711 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 4,265 | +4,265 |
| Kenya | 0 | 2,831 | +2,831 |
| Finland | 2,781 | 0 | -2,781 |
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) | 308,282 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 94,710 |
| Air transport | 35,015 |
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) | 206,841 | 101,441 | -105,400 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,277 | 66,433 | +38,156 |
| Air transport | 23,185 | 11,830 | -11,355 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 163,606 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 91,741 |
| Southampton | 84,732 |
| Dover | 50,154 |
| East Midlands Airport | 17,062 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 71,729 | 91,877 | +20,148 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 82,177 | 9,564 | -72,613 |
| Southampton | 21,444 | 63,288 | +41,844 |
| Dover | 50,154 | 0 | -50,154 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,449 | 5,613 | -5,836 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,505 | 2,831 | -6,674 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,833 | 879 | -5,954 |
| ZLC | 0 | 3,386 | +3,386 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,781 | 0 | -2,781 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 2,266 | +2,266 |
Quick facts
HS code: 551221
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Woven fabrics made of synthetic fibers mixed with cotton, unbleached or bleached