Import/export HS code 551299: Various synthetic fabrics
Woven fabrics made of synthetic fibers, not unbleached, bleached, or printed
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 2,437,569 |
| France | 1,631,189 |
| India | 935,290 |
| Ireland | 931,593 |
| Italy | 658,598 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 1,227,539 | 1,210,030 | -17,509 |
| France | 863,837 | 767,352 | -96,485 |
| India | 472,012 | 463,278 | -8,734 |
| Ireland | 714,387 | 217,206 | -497,181 |
| Italy | 442,125 | 216,473 | -225,652 |
| China | 522,339 | 85,556 | -436,783 |
| Germany | 78,132 | 224,307 | +146,175 |
| United States | 60,405 | 97,717 | +37,312 |
| Turkey | 56,957 | 77,676 | +20,719 |
| Poland | 9,126 | 82,567 | +73,441 |
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 | 2,475,192 |
| France | 973,207 |
| Ireland | 941,860 |
| India | 935,290 |
| China | 874,951 |
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 | 1,242,577 | 1,232,615 | -9,962 |
| France | 525,767 | 447,440 | -78,327 |
| Ireland | 705,864 | 235,996 | -469,868 |
| India | 472,012 | 463,278 | -8,734 |
| China | 683,492 | 191,459 | -492,033 |
| Italy | 276,624 | 125,060 | -151,564 |
| Germany | 66,545 | 251,231 | +184,686 |
| Belgium | 85,989 | 116,785 | +30,796 |
| Turkey | 62,633 | 86,331 | +23,698 |
| United States | 46,320 | 62,460 | +16,140 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 20 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Lancashire | 5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
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 | 12 | 15 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,176,871 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,897,557 |
| Air transport | 1,661,936 |
| Other | 509,226 |
| Road transport | 9,063 |
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) | 1,487,569 | 1,689,302 | +201,733 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,882,446 | 1,015,111 | -867,335 |
| Air transport | 910,432 | 751,504 | -158,928 |
| Other | 304,818 | 204,408 | -100,410 |
| Road transport | 9,063 | 0 | -9,063 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Thamesport | 1,632,908 |
| Dover | 1,562,008 |
| Eurotunnel | 697,542 |
| Southampton | 610,397 |
| Felixstowe | 594,656 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thamesport | 529,828 | 1,103,080 | +573,252 |
| Dover | 1,095,873 | 466,135 | -629,738 |
| Eurotunnel | 384,155 | 313,387 | -70,768 |
| Southampton | 366,561 | 243,836 | -122,725 |
| Felixstowe | 502,811 | 91,845 | -410,966 |
| 000 | 304,818 | 204,408 | -100,410 |
| East Midlands Airport | 242,306 | 202,914 | -39,392 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 301,180 | 96,132 | -205,048 |
| London Gateway Port | 127,369 | 249,124 | +121,755 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 100,031 | 206,664 | +106,633 |
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
|
24 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
13 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
12 |
|
Manufacture of wearing apparel
|
11 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 14 |
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 24 |
| 2026-02 | 16 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GE AIRCRAFT ENGINE SERVICES LIMITED | 75 |
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 70 |
| KAYOSPRUCE LIMITED | 52 |
| BRISTOL UNIFORMS LIMITED | 49 |
| MARSON FABRICS (LONDON) LIMITED | 45 |
| JOHN LEWIS PLC | 43 |
| REDWOOD TTM LTD | 33 |
| GIOFEX UK LIMITED | 24 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 22 |
| LEBUS UPHOLSTERY LIMITED | 22 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 39 |
| 54m+ | 24 |
| 0-1m | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Romania | 4,588,494 |
| Germany | 4,039,490 |
| India | 2,854,326 |
| Morocco | 2,370,028 |
| Tunisia | 1,689,657 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romania | 2,808,509 | 1,779,985 | -1,028,524 |
| Germany | 2,454,704 | 1,584,786 | -869,918 |
| India | 1,802,200 | 1,052,126 | -750,074 |
| Morocco | 1,097,398 | 1,272,630 | +175,232 |
| Tunisia | 599,477 | 1,090,180 | +490,703 |
| Australia | 743,739 | 404,242 | -339,497 |
| Viet Nam | 496,353 | 623,039 | +126,686 |
| United States | 509,130 | 379,446 | -129,684 |
| Czechia | 280,763 | 555,952 | +275,189 |
| China | 472,453 | 272,177 | -200,276 |
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) | 13,432,005 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,651,361 |
| Air transport | 4,348,836 |
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) | 7,440,110 | 5,991,895 | -1,448,215 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,381,254 | 2,270,107 | -2,111,147 |
| Air transport | 1,769,964 | 2,578,872 | +808,908 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,228,731 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,233,010 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,216,342 |
| Southampton | 1,483,767 |
| Felixstowe | 807,370 |
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 | 6,696,955 | 5,531,776 | -1,165,179 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,375,862 | 857,148 | -1,518,714 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,249,740 | 1,966,602 | +716,862 |
| Southampton | 541,920 | 941,847 | +399,927 |
| Felixstowe | 589,021 | 218,349 | -370,672 |
| Dover | 373,796 | 373,373 | -423 |
| Liverpool Docks | 396,730 | 0 | -396,730 |
| Manchester Airport | 188,998 | 204,089 | +15,091 |
| ZLC | 78,099 | 231,264 | +153,165 |
| London | 308,558 | 0 | -308,558 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 551299
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Woven fabrics made of synthetic fibers, not unbleached, bleached, or printed