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 | 2,678,206 |
| France | 1,896,695 |
| India | 994,896 |
| Ireland | 921,341 |
| Italy | 674,771 |
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 | 1,545,982 | 1,132,224 | -413,758 |
| France | 1,113,521 | 783,174 | -330,347 |
| India | 492,783 | 502,113 | +9,330 |
| Ireland | 693,439 | 227,902 | -465,537 |
| Italy | 409,807 | 264,964 | -144,843 |
| China | 524,064 | 91,038 | -433,026 |
| Germany | 80,698 | 206,047 | +125,349 |
| United States | 65,756 | 106,165 | +40,409 |
| Turkey | 44,557 | 59,216 | +14,659 |
| Poland | 0 | 74,188 | +74,188 |
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 | 2,715,395 |
| France | 1,163,426 |
| India | 994,896 |
| Ireland | 931,608 |
| China | 874,505 |
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 | 1,555,087 | 1,160,308 | -394,779 |
| France | 706,176 | 457,250 | -248,926 |
| India | 492,783 | 502,113 | +9,330 |
| Ireland | 684,916 | 246,692 | -438,224 |
| China | 674,275 | 200,230 | -474,045 |
| Italy | 262,347 | 161,921 | -100,426 |
| Germany | 60,235 | 241,847 | +181,612 |
| Belgium | 105,449 | 122,331 | +16,882 |
| United States | 58,724 | 71,038 | +12,314 |
| Turkey | 50,233 | 63,317 | +13,084 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 22 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Inner London - East | 5 |
| Lancashire | 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 | 11 | 16 | +5 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Lancashire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,418,785 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,099,322 |
| Air transport | 1,711,850 |
| Other | 563,247 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,357,738 | 1,061,047 | -1,296,691 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,469,351 | 1,629,971 | +160,620 |
| Air transport | 925,250 | 786,600 | -138,650 |
| Other | 351,669 | 211,578 | -140,091 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,909,275 |
| Thamesport | 1,471,992 |
| Eurotunnel | 870,949 |
| Southampton | 692,403 |
| Felixstowe | 592,914 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 1,403,844 | 505,431 | -898,413 |
| Thamesport | 475,645 | 996,347 | +520,702 |
| Eurotunnel | 576,562 | 294,387 | -282,175 |
| Southampton | 483,212 | 209,191 | -274,021 |
| Felixstowe | 512,703 | 80,211 | -432,492 |
| 000 | 351,669 | 211,578 | -140,091 |
| East Midlands Airport | 166,044 | 265,645 | +99,601 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 317,644 | 97,323 | -220,321 |
| London Gateway Port | 40,625 | 341,233 | +300,608 |
| Birmingham Airport | 271,871 | 102,519 | -169,352 |
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 | 27 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 13 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 12 |
| Other manufacturing | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 24 |
| 2026-02 | 16 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-12 | 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 | 69 |
| KAYOSPRUCE LIMITED | 51 |
| BRISTOL UNIFORMS LIMITED | 48 |
| MARSON FABRICS (LONDON) LIMITED | 45 |
| JOHN LEWIS PLC | 42 |
| REDWOOD TTM LTD | 32 |
| GIOFEX UK LIMITED | 24 |
| SURVITEC GROUP LIMITED | 22 |
| LEBUS UPHOLSTERY LIMITED | 21 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 42 |
| 54m+ | 24 |
| 0-1m | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 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 | 4,685,936 |
| Germany | 4,483,378 |
| India | 3,279,378 |
| Morocco | 2,177,609 |
| Tunisia | 1,689,432 |
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 | 2,531,073 | 2,154,863 | -376,210 |
| Germany | 2,580,839 | 1,902,539 | -678,300 |
| India | 2,187,948 | 1,091,430 | -1,096,518 |
| Morocco | 1,017,102 | 1,160,507 | +143,405 |
| Tunisia | 465,403 | 1,224,029 | +758,626 |
| Australia | 1,069,722 | 245,126 | -824,596 |
| Viet Nam | 556,493 | 675,887 | +119,394 |
| United States | 767,040 | 377,814 | -389,226 |
| Czechia | 280,115 | 573,839 | +293,724 |
| China | 496,795 | 290,015 | -206,780 |
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) | 14,088,986 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,215,033 |
| Air transport | 4,713,426 |
| Road transport | 8,229 |
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) | 7,194,979 | 6,894,007 | -300,972 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,244,399 | 1,970,634 | -3,273,765 |
| Air transport | 2,008,653 | 2,704,773 | +696,120 |
| Road transport | 8,229 | 0 | -8,229 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,809,017 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,819,737 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,296,567 |
| Southampton | 1,623,785 |
| Dover | 779,580 |
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 | 6,435,054 | 6,373,963 | -61,091 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,987,503 | 832,234 | -2,155,269 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,272,510 | 2,024,057 | +751,547 |
| Southampton | 689,503 | 934,282 | +244,779 |
| Dover | 322,535 | 457,045 | +134,510 |
| Felixstowe | 589,021 | 150,786 | -438,235 |
| Liverpool Docks | 457,523 | 53,332 | -404,191 |
| ZLC | 245,049 | 242,883 | -2,166 |
| Manchester Airport | 218,939 | 205,089 | -13,850 |
| Hull | 388,476 | 11,850 | -376,626 |
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