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 | 2,699,747 |
| Spain | 2,390,735 |
| United States | 1,995,061 |
| Italy | 811,523 |
| China | 245,266 |
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 | 1,524,785 | 1,174,962 | -349,823 |
| Spain | 1,041,596 | 1,349,139 | +307,543 |
| United States | 1,049,126 | 945,935 | -103,191 |
| Italy | 430,673 | 380,850 | -49,823 |
| China | 123,438 | 121,828 | -1,610 |
| Turkey | 105,885 | 131,681 | +25,796 |
| Netherlands | 72,712 | 103,097 | +30,385 |
| Germany | 83,515 | 33,489 | -50,026 |
| Austria | 26,687 | 9,498 | -17,189 |
| Australia | 18,262 | 14,095 | -4,167 |
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 | 2,668,793 |
| Spain | 2,396,394 |
| Mexico | 1,701,374 |
| Italy | 962,907 |
| Turkey | 249,948 |
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 | 1,512,511 | 1,156,282 | -356,229 |
| Spain | 1,044,760 | 1,351,634 | +306,874 |
| Mexico | 879,124 | 822,250 | -56,874 |
| Italy | 547,831 | 415,076 | -132,755 |
| Turkey | 113,056 | 136,892 | +23,836 |
| United States | 129,938 | 111,651 | -18,287 |
| China | 125,271 | 109,647 | -15,624 |
| Slovenia | 9,634 | 86,339 | +76,705 |
| Germany | 49,295 | 44,283 | -5,012 |
| Netherlands | 27,990 | 13,177 | -14,813 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 31 |
| Inner London - East | 8 |
| 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 | 23 | 21 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 6 | +4 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 4,320,508 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,873,687 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,634,798 |
| 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 | 2,319,332 | 2,001,176 | -318,156 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,648,285 | 1,225,402 | -422,883 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 567,778 | 1,067,020 | +499,242 |
| 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 | 2,021,716 |
| London | 1,396,641 |
| Thamesport | 1,387,592 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,213,236 |
| Dover | 683,678 |
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 | 1,202,421 | 819,295 | -383,126 |
| London | 778,000 | 618,641 | -159,359 |
| Thamesport | 444,350 | 943,242 | +498,892 |
| Birmingham Airport | 601,177 | 612,059 | +10,882 |
| Dover | 379,492 | 304,186 | -75,306 |
| East Midlands Airport | 287,261 | 240,500 | -46,761 |
| Eurotunnel | 346,309 | 98,318 | -247,991 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 68,059 | 281,343 | +213,284 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 134,040 | 131,681 | -2,359 |
| London Gateway Port | 67,124 | 100,530 | +33,406 |
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 | 41 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 27 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 18 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 9 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-11 | 21 |
| 2025-10 | 25 |
| 2025-09 | 17 |
| 2025-08 | 21 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HOLLAND & SHERRY LIMITED | 64 |
| KNOLL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 55 |
| ALTFIELD LIMITED | 51 |
| KAYOSPRUCE LIMITED | 49 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 48 |
| FOX LINTON LIMITED | 48 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 45 |
| M.B.S. FABRICS LIMITED | 42 |
| PIERRE FREY (UK) LIMITED | 40 |
| WARWICK FABRICS (UK) LIMITED | 40 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 65 |
| 0-1m | 26 |
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 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 | 2,034,984 |
| United States | 548,340 |
| France | 276,548 |
| Denmark | 180,283 |
| South Africa | 96,570 |
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 | 1,202,371 | 832,613 | -369,758 |
| United States | 309,392 | 238,948 | -70,444 |
| France | 128,804 | 147,744 | +18,940 |
| Denmark | 120,602 | 59,681 | -60,921 |
| South Africa | 48,061 | 48,509 | +448 |
| Canada | 60,753 | 17,160 | -43,593 |
| Italy | 35,597 | 38,933 | +3,336 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 50,705 | 14,071 | -36,634 |
| China | 39,154 | 25,264 | -13,890 |
| Netherlands | 42,366 | 19,692 | -22,674 |
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) | 2,475,770 |
| Air transport | 1,130,867 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 173,790 |
| Road transport | 5,155 |
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) | 1,406,363 | 1,069,407 | -336,956 |
| Air transport | 644,904 | 485,963 | -158,941 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 115,963 | 57,827 | -58,136 |
| Road transport | 5,155 | 0 | -5,155 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,173,094 |
| London Stansted Airport | 531,130 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 283,535 |
| Dover | 244,071 |
| East Midlands Airport | 207,771 |
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 | 1,255,473 | 917,621 | -337,852 |
| London Stansted Airport | 340,897 | 190,233 | -150,664 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 150,592 | 132,943 | -17,649 |
| Dover | 125,032 | 119,039 | -5,993 |
| East Midlands Airport | 108,894 | 98,877 | -10,017 |
| Immingham Docks | 117,482 | 57,409 | -60,073 |
| ZLC | 46,119 | 61,770 | +15,651 |
| Southampton | 17,526 | 9,779 | -7,747 |
| 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