Import/export HS code 551229: Various synthetic-cotton fabrics
Woven fabrics made of synthetic fibers mixed with cotton, not unbleached or bleached
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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 2,918,094 |
| Spain | 2,722,757 |
| United States | 2,226,574 |
| Italy | 978,394 |
| Turkey | 269,458 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1,540,423 | 1,377,671 | -162,752 |
| Spain | 1,241,213 | 1,481,544 | +240,331 |
| United States | 1,022,424 | 1,204,150 | +181,726 |
| Italy | 402,935 | 575,459 | +172,524 |
| Turkey | 121,552 | 147,906 | +26,354 |
| China | 109,739 | 131,154 | +21,415 |
| Netherlands | 52,955 | 136,382 | +83,427 |
| Germany | 86,527 | 40,321 | -46,206 |
| Belgium | 6,001 | 79,290 | +73,289 |
| Australia | 22,157 | 18,309 | -3,848 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 2,891,260 |
| Spain | 2,734,919 |
| Mexico | 1,878,439 |
| Italy | 1,096,048 |
| Turkey | 284,405 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1,518,887 | 1,372,373 | -146,514 |
| Spain | 1,244,377 | 1,490,542 | +246,165 |
| Mexico | 861,818 | 1,016,621 | +154,803 |
| Italy | 491,425 | 604,623 | +113,198 |
| Turkey | 130,567 | 153,838 | +23,271 |
| United States | 123,137 | 152,978 | +29,841 |
| China | 111,572 | 118,973 | +7,401 |
| Slovenia | 17,843 | 117,715 | +99,872 |
| Germany | 53,429 | 58,269 | +4,840 |
| Belgium | 4,157 | 78,283 | +74,126 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 32 |
| Inner London - East | 9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 |
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 | 22 | 24 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 2 | -5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 6 | +4 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 4,845,614 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,082,003 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,984,463 |
| Other | 7,321 |
| Road transport | 927 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 2,307,091 | 2,538,523 | +231,432 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,586,946 | 1,495,057 | -91,889 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 791,651 | 1,192,812 | +401,161 |
| Other | 4,380 | 2,941 | -1,439 |
| Road transport | 0 | 927 | +927 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 2,166,916 |
| Thamesport | 1,728,350 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,465,979 |
| London | 1,371,978 |
| Dover | 894,682 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 1,168,156 | 998,760 | -169,396 |
| Thamesport | 660,989 | 1,067,361 | +406,372 |
| Birmingham Airport | 615,464 | 850,515 | +235,051 |
| London | 753,610 | 618,368 | -135,242 |
| Dover | 389,992 | 504,690 | +114,698 |
| East Midlands Airport | 295,822 | 285,649 | -10,173 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 59,291 | 360,306 | +301,015 |
| Eurotunnel | 274,232 | 119,441 | -154,791 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 147,236 | 143,161 | -4,075 |
| London Gateway Port | 74,358 | 102,203 | +27,845 |
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 | 46 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 29 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 20 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 10 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 26 |
| 2026-03 | 25 |
| 2026-02 | 23 |
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-12 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HOLLAND & SHERRY LIMITED | 68 |
| KNOLL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 59 |
| KAYOSPRUCE LIMITED | 53 |
| ALTFIELD LIMITED | 52 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 50 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 48 |
| FOX LINTON LIMITED | 48 |
| M.B.S. FABRICS LIMITED | 46 |
| PIERRE FREY (UK) LIMITED | 45 |
| WARWICK FABRICS (UK) LIMITED | 44 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 70 |
| 0-1m | 28 |
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,243,444 |
| United States | 635,744 |
| France | 331,012 |
| Denmark | 182,918 |
| Italy | 108,240 |
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 | 1,187,237 | 1,056,207 | -131,030 |
| United States | 320,800 | 314,944 | -5,856 |
| France | 157,733 | 173,279 | +15,546 |
| Denmark | 121,634 | 61,284 | -60,350 |
| Italy | 65,052 | 43,188 | -21,864 |
| Canada | 61,755 | 32,528 | -29,227 |
| South Africa | 59,437 | 33,604 | -25,833 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 50,705 | 25,475 | -25,230 |
| Netherlands | 43,260 | 19,692 | -23,568 |
| China | 34,549 | 26,688 | -7,861 |
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) | 2,733,174 |
| Air transport | 1,324,591 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 186,607 |
| Road transport | 2,377 |
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) | 1,431,093 | 1,302,081 | -129,012 |
| Air transport | 667,130 | 657,461 | -9,669 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 115,963 | 70,644 | -45,319 |
| Road transport | 2,377 | 0 | -2,377 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,378,318 |
| London Stansted Airport | 619,564 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 299,191 |
| Dover | 296,251 |
| East Midlands Airport | 256,296 |
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 | 1,253,866 | 1,124,452 | -129,414 |
| London Stansted Airport | 363,014 | 256,550 | -106,464 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 151,493 | 147,698 | -3,795 |
| Dover | 151,369 | 144,882 | -6,487 |
| East Midlands Airport | 98,642 | 157,654 | +59,012 |
| Immingham Docks | 117,482 | 57,409 | -60,073 |
| ZLC | 56,358 | 92,219 | +35,861 |
| Southampton | 17,526 | 19,210 | +1,684 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 11,063 | +11,063 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 7,640 | +7,640 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 551229
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Woven fabrics made of synthetic fibers mixed with cotton, not unbleached or bleached