Import/export HS code 55129990: Various synthetic fabrics
Woven synthetic fabrics, not printed, unbleached, or bleached
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 2,659,333 |
| France | 1,895,525 |
| Ireland | 921,341 |
| India | 803,786 |
| Italy | 650,100 |
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 | 1,529,530 | 1,129,803 | -399,727 |
| France | 1,112,351 | 783,174 | -329,177 |
| Ireland | 693,439 | 227,902 | -465,537 |
| India | 411,930 | 391,856 | -20,074 |
| Italy | 398,150 | 251,950 | -146,200 |
| 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 | 2,696,522 |
| France | 1,162,256 |
| Ireland | 931,608 |
| China | 874,505 |
| India | 803,786 |
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 | 1,538,635 | 1,157,887 | -380,748 |
| France | 705,006 | 457,250 | -247,756 |
| Ireland | 684,916 | 246,692 | -438,224 |
| China | 674,275 | 200,230 | -474,045 |
| India | 411,930 | 391,856 | -20,074 |
| Italy | 250,690 | 148,907 | -101,783 |
| 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 | 21 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Lancashire | 5 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
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 | 10 | 16 | +6 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Lancashire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| 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) | 3,389,385 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,903,113 |
| Air transport | 1,683,179 |
| 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) | 2,340,116 | 1,049,269 | -1,290,847 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,379,092 | 1,524,021 | +144,929 |
| Air transport | 913,593 | 769,586 | -144,007 |
| 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 | 1,890,563 |
| Thamesport | 1,471,992 |
| Eurotunnel | 869,618 |
| Southampton | 611,368 |
| Felixstowe | 570,051 |
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 | 1,387,392 | 503,171 | -884,221 |
| Thamesport | 475,645 | 996,347 | +520,702 |
| Eurotunnel | 575,392 | 294,226 | -281,166 |
| Southampton | 402,177 | 209,191 | -192,986 |
| Felixstowe | 512,703 | 57,348 | -455,355 |
| 000 | 351,669 | 211,578 | -140,091 |
| East Midlands Airport | 164,706 | 261,988 | +97,282 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 317,644 | 97,323 | -220,321 |
| Birmingham Airport | 265,243 | 102,519 | -162,724 |
| London Gateway Port | 33,903 | 259,718 | +225,815 |
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 | 26 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 13 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 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 | 64 |
| KAYOSPRUCE LIMITED | 51 |
| BRISTOL UNIFORMS LIMITED | 48 |
| MARSON FABRICS (LONDON) LIMITED | 45 |
| REDWOOD TTM LTD | 29 |
| JOHN LEWIS PLC | 28 |
| 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 | 41 |
| 54m+ | 24 |
| 0-1m | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
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 | 4,683,162 |
| 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 | 2,528,299 | 2,154,863 | -373,436 |
| 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 | 235,887 | -833,835 |
| Viet Nam | 556,493 | 675,887 | +119,394 |
| United States | 764,582 | 372,914 | -391,668 |
| Czechia | 280,115 | 573,839 | +293,724 |
| China | 496,795 | 284,453 | -212,342 |
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) | 14,074,581 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,211,442 |
| Air transport | 4,593,619 |
| 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) | 7,180,574 | 6,894,007 | -286,567 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,244,399 | 1,967,043 | -3,277,356 |
| Air transport | 1,950,057 | 2,643,562 | +693,505 |
| 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 | 12,798,015 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,819,737 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,283,380 |
| Southampton | 1,620,194 |
| Dover | 776,177 |
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 | 6,424,052 | 6,373,963 | -50,089 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,987,503 | 832,234 | -2,155,269 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,272,510 | 2,010,870 | +738,360 |
| Southampton | 689,503 | 930,691 | +241,188 |
| Dover | 319,132 | 457,045 | +137,913 |
| Felixstowe | 589,021 | 150,786 | -438,235 |
| Liverpool Docks | 457,523 | 53,332 | -404,191 |
| ZLC | 240,128 | 232,157 | -7,971 |
| Hull | 388,476 | 11,850 | -376,626 |
| Manchester Airport | 206,276 | 190,527 | -15,749 |
Quick facts
HS code: 55129990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Woven synthetic fabrics, not printed, unbleached, or bleached