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 | 433,624 |
| China | 54,467 |
| Italy | 51,492 |
| United States | 29,196 |
| Pakistan | 23,579 |
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 | 259,359 | 174,265 | -85,094 |
| China | 9,300 | 45,167 | +35,867 |
| Italy | 26,159 | 25,333 | -826 |
| United States | 24,563 | 4,633 | -19,930 |
| Pakistan | 23,579 | 0 | -23,579 |
| Turkey | 10,252 | 0 | -10,252 |
| South Korea | 0 | 10,034 | +10,034 |
| France | 0 | 2,796 | +2,796 |
| Australia | 1,039 | 0 | -1,039 |
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 | 433,624 |
| China | 54,467 |
| Italy | 51,492 |
| Pakistan | 23,579 |
| United Kingdom | 12,838 |
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 | 259,359 | 174,265 | -85,094 |
| China | 9,300 | 45,167 | +35,867 |
| Italy | 26,159 | 25,333 | -826 |
| Pakistan | 23,579 | 0 | -23,579 |
| United Kingdom | 12,838 | 0 | -12,838 |
| United States | 12,764 | 0 | -12,764 |
| Turkey | 10,252 | 0 | -10,252 |
| South Korea | 0 | 10,034 | +10,034 |
| Belgium | 0 | 4,633 | +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 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2 | +0 |
| 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 |
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) | 330,606 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 149,328 |
| Air transport | 136,545 |
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) | 172,518 | 158,088 | -14,430 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 99,284 | 50,044 | -49,240 |
| Air transport | 82,449 | 54,096 | -28,353 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 248,976 |
| Southampton | 150,911 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 75,502 |
| Thamesport | 50,273 |
| London Stansted Airport | 32,445 |
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 | 173,678 | 75,298 | -98,380 |
| Southampton | 48,715 | 102,196 | +53,481 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 45,337 | 30,165 | -15,172 |
| Thamesport | 24,940 | 25,333 | +393 |
| London Stansted Airport | 27,812 | 4,633 | -23,179 |
| London Gateway Port | 22,588 | 0 | -22,588 |
| Birmingham Airport | 9,300 | 1,753 | -7,547 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 0 | 10,034 | +10,034 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 7,511 | +7,511 |
| London | 1,881 | 5,305 | +3,424 |
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 | 5 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2025-06 | 1 |
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 | 1 |
| 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 | 130,016 |
| Costa Rica | 84,890 |
| Dominican Republic | 64,540 |
| Guatemala | 55,659 |
| El Salvador | 36,469 |
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 | 66,561 | +3,106 |
| Costa Rica | 54,323 | 30,567 | -23,756 |
| Dominican Republic | 51,276 | 13,264 | -38,012 |
| Guatemala | 41,911 | 13,748 | -28,163 |
| El Salvador | 9,786 | 26,683 | +16,897 |
| Kuwait | 34,265 | 0 | -34,265 |
| Saudi Arabia | 32,150 | 0 | -32,150 |
| Morocco | 16,190 | 6,124 | -10,066 |
| United States | 0 | 16,120 | +16,120 |
| 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) | 466,999 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 30,944 |
| Air transport | 14,157 |
| Other | 2,333 |
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) | 300,056 | 166,943 | -133,113 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 24,820 | 6,124 | -18,696 |
| Air transport | 3,725 | 10,432 | +6,707 |
| Other | 628 | 1,705 | +1,077 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 409,596 |
| Felixstowe | 32,150 |
| Southampton | 23,616 |
| Portsmouth | 22,314 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,534 |
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 | 258,773 | 150,823 | -107,950 |
| Felixstowe | 32,150 | 0 | -32,150 |
| Southampton | 7,496 | 16,120 | +8,624 |
| Portsmouth | 16,190 | 6,124 | -10,066 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,534 | 0 | -8,534 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 6,984 | +6,984 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,030 | 2,519 | +1,489 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,695 | 0 | -2,695 |
| 000 | 628 | 1,705 | +1,077 |
| Dover | 1,733 | 0 | -1,733 |
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