Import/export HS code 551329: Various synthetic-cotton fabrics
Woven fabrics made of synthetic fibers mixed with cotton, not polyester
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 393,689 |
| Italy | 58,297 |
| China | 55,297 |
| Pakistan | 37,969 |
| United States | 26,965 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 194,117 | 199,572 | +5,455 |
| Italy | 41,105 | 17,192 | -23,913 |
| China | 21,765 | 33,532 | +11,767 |
| Pakistan | 23,579 | 14,390 | -9,189 |
| United States | 26,965 | 0 | -26,965 |
| South Korea | 0 | 10,034 | +10,034 |
| France | 0 | 2,796 | +2,796 |
| Spain | 0 | 1,233 | +1,233 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 393,689 |
| China | 55,297 |
| Italy | 51,492 |
| Pakistan | 37,969 |
| United Kingdom | 11,799 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 194,117 | 199,572 | +5,455 |
| China | 21,765 | 33,532 | +11,767 |
| Italy | 41,105 | 10,387 | -30,718 |
| Pakistan | 23,579 | 14,390 | -9,189 |
| United Kingdom | 11,799 | 0 | -11,799 |
| United States | 10,533 | 0 | -10,533 |
| South Korea | 0 | 10,034 | +10,034 |
| Bulgaria | 0 | 6,805 | +6,805 |
| Belgium | 4,633 | 0 | -4,633 |
| Uzbekistan | 0 | 1,753 | +1,753 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| South Yorkshire | 0 | 1 | +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) | 328,724 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 141,578 |
| Air transport | 115,978 |
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) | 155,287 | 173,437 | +18,150 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 79,335 | 62,243 | -17,092 |
| Air transport | 72,909 | 43,069 | -29,840 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 181,939 |
| Southampton | 168,597 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 67,505 |
| Thamesport | 57,078 |
| London | 38,867 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 99,830 | 82,109 | -17,721 |
| Southampton | 66,961 | 101,636 | +34,675 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 43,734 | 23,771 | -19,963 |
| Thamesport | 39,886 | 17,192 | -22,694 |
| London | 5,357 | 33,510 | +28,153 |
| London Stansted Airport | 29,175 | 0 | -29,175 |
| London Gateway Port | 22,588 | 0 | -22,588 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 0 | 10,034 | +10,034 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 7,511 | +7,511 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 1,753 | +1,753 |
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
|
6 |
|
Manufacture of furniture
|
3 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
3 |
|
Other professional, scientific and technical activities
|
2 |
|
Construction of buildings
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Mauritius | 158,374 |
| Costa Rica | 90,793 |
| Dominican Republic | 64,540 |
| Guatemala | 57,205 |
| United States | 50,313 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mauritius | 63,455 | 94,919 | +31,464 |
| Costa Rica | 64,116 | 26,677 | -37,439 |
| Dominican Republic | 64,540 | 0 | -64,540 |
| Guatemala | 13,748 | 43,457 | +29,709 |
| United States | 0 | 50,313 | +50,313 |
| El Salvador | 36,469 | 10,435 | -26,034 |
| Kuwait | 34,265 | 0 | -34,265 |
| Saudi Arabia | 32,150 | 0 | -32,150 |
| Morocco | 14,553 | 10,103 | -4,450 |
| Haiti | 7,496 | 6,984 | -512 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 511,604 |
| Air transport | 49,685 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 39,269 |
| Other | 3,370 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 319,996 | 191,608 | -128,388 |
| Air transport | 5,580 | 44,105 | +38,525 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 23,087 | 16,182 | -6,905 |
| Other | 1,184 | 2,186 | +1,002 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 455,838 |
| East Midlands Airport | 39,077 |
| Felixstowe | 32,150 |
| Portsmouth | 24,656 |
| Southampton | 23,616 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 280,350 | 175,488 | -104,862 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,956 | 37,121 | +35,165 |
| Felixstowe | 32,150 | 0 | -32,150 |
| Portsmouth | 14,553 | 10,103 | -4,450 |
| Southampton | 7,496 | 16,120 | +8,624 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,534 | 6,079 | -2,455 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 6,984 | +6,984 |
| 000 | 1,184 | 2,186 | +1,002 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,695 | 0 | -2,695 |
| London Stansted Airport | 929 | 0 | -929 |
Quick facts
HS code: 551329
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Woven fabrics made of synthetic fibers mixed with cotton, not polyester