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 | 422,306 |
| Italy | 58,297 |
| China | 54,404 |
| Pakistan | 37,969 |
| United States | 28,318 |
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 | 218,398 | 203,908 | -14,490 |
| Italy | 35,797 | 22,500 | -13,297 |
| China | 5,700 | 48,704 | +43,004 |
| Pakistan | 23,579 | 14,390 | -9,189 |
| United States | 28,318 | 0 | -28,318 |
| Turkey | 10,252 | 0 | -10,252 |
| 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 | 422,306 |
| China | 54,404 |
| Italy | 51,492 |
| Pakistan | 37,969 |
| United States | 11,886 |
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 | 218,398 | 203,908 | -14,490 |
| China | 5,700 | 48,704 | +43,004 |
| Italy | 35,797 | 15,695 | -20,102 |
| Pakistan | 23,579 | 14,390 | -9,189 |
| United States | 11,886 | 0 | -11,886 |
| United Kingdom | 11,799 | 0 | -11,799 |
| Turkey | 10,252 | 0 | -10,252 |
| South Korea | 0 | 10,034 | +10,034 |
| Bulgaria | 0 | 6,805 | +6,805 |
| Belgium | 4,633 | 0 | -4,633 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| 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) | 351,946 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 141,578 |
| Air transport | 132,085 |
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) | 165,146 | 186,800 | +21,654 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 79,335 | 62,243 | -17,092 |
| Air transport | 77,563 | 54,522 | -23,041 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 203,984 |
| Southampton | 169,774 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 76,559 |
| 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 | 131,474 | 72,510 | -58,964 |
| Southampton | 50,484 | 119,290 | +68,806 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 41,335 | 35,224 | -6,111 |
| Thamesport | 34,578 | 22,500 | -12,078 |
| London | 5,357 | 33,510 | +28,153 |
| London Stansted Airport | 30,528 | 0 | -30,528 |
| 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 | 5,700 | 1,753 | -3,947 |
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 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 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 |
| 54m+ | 1 |
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 | 135,515 |
| Costa Rica | 90,793 |
| Dominican Republic | 64,540 |
| Guatemala | 57,205 |
| El Salvador | 46,904 |
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 | 72,060 | +8,605 |
| Costa Rica | 50,941 | 39,852 | -11,089 |
| Dominican Republic | 51,276 | 13,264 | -38,012 |
| Guatemala | 13,748 | 43,457 | +29,709 |
| El Salvador | 22,214 | 24,690 | +2,476 |
| United States | 0 | 37,794 | +37,794 |
| 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) | 488,745 |
| Air transport | 37,166 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 33,190 |
| Other | 3,341 |
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) | 279,302 | 209,443 | -69,859 |
| Air transport | 5,580 | 31,586 | +26,006 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 23,087 | 10,103 | -12,984 |
| Other | 998 | 2,343 | +1,345 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 432,979 |
| Felixstowe | 32,150 |
| East Midlands Airport | 26,558 |
| 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 | 239,656 | 193,323 | -46,333 |
| Felixstowe | 32,150 | 0 | -32,150 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,956 | 24,602 | +22,646 |
| Portsmouth | 14,553 | 10,103 | -4,450 |
| Southampton | 7,496 | 16,120 | +8,624 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,534 | 0 | -8,534 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 6,984 | +6,984 |
| 000 | 998 | 2,343 | +1,345 |
| 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