Import/export HS code 55122990: Various synthetic-cotton fabrics
Woven synthetic-cotton fabrics, not printed, 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.
- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 2,916,505 |
| Spain | 2,691,732 |
| United States | 2,208,715 |
| 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 | 1,538,834 | 1,377,671 | -161,163 |
| Spain | 1,220,060 | 1,471,672 | +251,612 |
| United States | 1,016,170 | 1,192,545 | +176,375 |
| 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 | 18,262 | 18,309 | +47 |
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 | 2,703,894 |
| Mexico | 1,868,640 |
| Italy | 1,094,459 |
| 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 | 1,223,224 | 1,480,670 | +257,446 |
| Mexico | 860,937 | 1,007,703 | +146,766 |
| Italy | 489,836 | 604,623 | +114,787 |
| Turkey | 130,567 | 153,838 | +23,271 |
| United States | 117,764 | 150,291 | +32,527 |
| 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 | 7 |
| 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 | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| 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 | 4,821,063 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,078,780 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,953,438 |
| 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 | 2,294,145 | 2,526,918 | +232,773 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,583,723 | 1,495,057 | -88,666 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 770,498 | 1,182,940 | +412,442 |
| 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 | 2,159,150 |
| Thamesport | 1,697,325 |
| 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 | 1,162,481 | 996,669 | -165,812 |
| Thamesport | 639,836 | 1,057,489 | +417,653 |
| 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 | 288,551 | 284,151 | -4,400 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 59,291 | 352,290 | +292,999 |
| 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 | 28 |
| 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 | 58 |
| KAYOSPRUCE LIMITED | 53 |
| ALTFIELD LIMITED | 52 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 50 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 48 |
| FOX LINTON LIMITED | 48 |
| M.B.S. FABRICS LIMITED | 46 |
| WARWICK FABRICS (UK) LIMITED | 44 |
| PIERRE FREY (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+ | 17 |
| 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 | 622,410 |
| France | 296,902 |
| Denmark | 182,918 |
| Canada | 93,229 |
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 | 308,549 | 313,861 | +5,312 |
| France | 139,551 | 157,351 | +17,800 |
| Denmark | 121,634 | 61,284 | -60,350 |
| Canada | 61,755 | 31,474 | -30,281 |
| South Africa | 59,437 | 33,604 | -25,833 |
| Italy | 55,018 | 23,876 | -31,142 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 50,705 | 25,475 | -25,230 |
| Netherlands | 42,366 | 19,692 | -22,674 |
| China | 34,549 | 25,264 | -9,285 |
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) | 2,703,253 |
| Air transport | 1,236,703 |
| 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) | 1,415,212 | 1,288,041 | -127,171 |
| Air transport | 636,995 | 599,708 | -37,287 |
| 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 | 2,377,245 |
| London Stansted Airport | 602,293 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 288,273 |
| Dover | 267,403 |
| East Midlands Airport | 218,234 |
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 | 1,252,793 | 1,124,452 | -128,341 |
| London Stansted Airport | 348,666 | 253,627 | -95,039 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 151,493 | 136,780 | -14,713 |
| Dover | 136,561 | 130,842 | -5,719 |
| East Midlands Airport | 87,915 | 130,319 | +42,404 |
| Immingham Docks | 117,482 | 57,409 | -60,073 |
| ZLC | 51,298 | 76,842 | +25,544 |
| Southampton | 17,526 | 19,210 | +1,684 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 11,063 | +11,063 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 7,640 | +7,640 |
Quick facts
HS code: 55122990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Woven synthetic-cotton fabrics, not printed, unbleached, or bleached