Import/export HS code 551429: Various woven synthetic fabrics
Woven fabrics made of synthetic fibers other than polyester, mixed with cotton
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 | 1,149,680 |
| Italy | 208,818 |
| Turkey | 93,954 |
| France | 41,916 |
| Belgium | 35,856 |
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 | 625,969 | 523,711 | -102,258 |
| Italy | 145,013 | 63,805 | -81,208 |
| Turkey | 93,035 | 919 | -92,116 |
| France | 21,057 | 20,859 | -198 |
| Belgium | 12,054 | 23,802 | +11,748 |
| Spain | 15,009 | 12,834 | -2,175 |
| Netherlands | 18,453 | 0 | -18,453 |
| Denmark | 10,637 | 5,618 | -5,019 |
| United States | 11,785 | 4,194 | -7,591 |
| China | 6,973 | 1,029 | -5,944 |
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 | 1,158,195 |
| Italy | 276,167 |
| Turkey | 93,954 |
| Belgium | 38,229 |
| Spain | 25,959 |
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 | 633,326 | 524,869 | -108,457 |
| Italy | 182,730 | 93,437 | -89,293 |
| Turkey | 93,035 | 919 | -92,116 |
| Belgium | 14,427 | 23,802 | +9,375 |
| Spain | 12,007 | 13,952 | +1,945 |
| Indonesia | 16,140 | 0 | -16,140 |
| United States | 11,785 | 0 | -11,785 |
| China | 4,925 | 1,029 | -3,896 |
| Viet Nam | 2,313 | 0 | -2,313 |
| Sri Lanka | 1,150 | 0 | -1,150 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
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 | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 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) | 1,166,497 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 369,556 |
| Air transport | 76,759 |
| Road transport | 11,785 |
| Other | 5,249 |
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) | 649,372 | 517,125 | -132,247 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 282,474 | 87,082 | -195,392 |
| Air transport | 23,933 | 52,826 | +28,893 |
| Road transport | 11,785 | 0 | -11,785 |
| Other | 4,274 | 975 | -3,299 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 715,240 |
| Felixstowe | 229,076 |
| Dover | 197,534 |
| London Gateway Port | 154,925 |
| London | 129,772 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 415,143 | 300,097 | -115,046 |
| Felixstowe | 168,015 | 61,061 | -106,954 |
| Dover | 160,190 | 37,344 | -122,846 |
| London Gateway Port | 35,430 | 119,495 | +84,065 |
| London | 93,372 | 36,400 | -56,972 |
| Eurotunnel | 32,930 | 15,637 | -17,293 |
| Birmingham Airport | 11,914 | 29,127 | +17,213 |
| 499 | 0 | 22,030 | +22,030 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,987 | 16,679 | +11,692 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,264 | 3,402 | -8,862 |
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
|
17 |
|
Manufacture of wearing apparel
|
7 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
7 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
4 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 9 |
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 117 |
| SMD (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 67 |
| FRYETT'S FABRICS LIMITED | 56 |
| BILL BEAUMONT TEXTILES LTD | 52 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 50 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 48 |
| DESIGNERS GUILD LIMITED | 36 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 35 |
| PREMIER TEXTILES LIMITED | 29 |
| BELLOTTO HOLDINGS LIMITED | 27 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 68,417 |
| United States | 43,027 |
| Netherlands | 25,444 |
| Ireland | 20,717 |
| Kenya | 19,073 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 31,518 | 36,899 | +5,381 |
| United States | 32,485 | 10,542 | -21,943 |
| Netherlands | 16,418 | 9,026 | -7,392 |
| Ireland | 16,822 | 3,895 | -12,927 |
| Kenya | 14,217 | 4,856 | -9,361 |
| China | 13,565 | 3,743 | -9,822 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,628 | 8,271 | +4,643 |
| Sri Lanka | 1,025 | 7,977 | +6,952 |
| Canada | 1,558 | 5,691 | +4,133 |
| Australia | 0 | 6,482 | +6,482 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 165,651 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 112,000 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,733 |
| Road transport | 1,598 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 107,962 | 57,689 | -50,273 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 58,160 | 53,840 | -4,320 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,492 | 17,241 | +14,749 |
| Road transport | 1,598 | 0 | -1,598 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 73,928 |
| Dover | 58,243 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 41,112 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 37,442 |
| Manchester Airport | 21,800 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 57,071 | 16,857 | -40,214 |
| Dover | 22,173 | 36,070 | +13,897 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 25,797 | 15,315 | -10,482 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 24,737 | 12,705 | -12,032 |
| Manchester Airport | 18,057 | 3,743 | -14,314 |
| ZLC | 3,476 | 14,636 | +11,160 |
| Holyhead | 8,078 | 2,961 | -5,117 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,505 | 5,428 | +923 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 7,977 | +7,977 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,604 | 0 | -4,604 |
Quick facts
HS code: 551429
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Woven fabrics made of synthetic fibers other than polyester, mixed with cotton