Import/export HS code 551429: Various woven synthetic fabrics
Woven fabrics made of synthetic fibers other than polyester, mixed with cotton
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | 1,157,766 |
| Italy | 219,517 |
| Turkey | 93,954 |
| Belgium | 39,214 |
| France | 37,167 |
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 | 645,091 | 512,675 | -132,416 |
| Italy | 144,515 | 75,002 | -69,513 |
| Turkey | 93,035 | 919 | -92,116 |
| Belgium | 17,890 | 21,324 | +3,434 |
| France | 23,224 | 13,943 | -9,281 |
| Spain | 15,009 | 12,834 | -2,175 |
| Denmark | 12,310 | 6,867 | -5,443 |
| Netherlands | 17,023 | 1,430 | -15,593 |
| United States | 11,785 | 1,853 | -9,932 |
| 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 | 1,166,281 |
| Italy | 281,982 |
| Turkey | 93,954 |
| Belgium | 41,587 |
| Spain | 23,271 |
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 | 652,448 | 513,833 | -138,615 |
| Italy | 183,905 | 98,077 | -85,828 |
| Turkey | 93,035 | 919 | -92,116 |
| Belgium | 20,263 | 21,324 | +1,061 |
| Spain | 12,007 | 11,264 | -743 |
| Indonesia | 16,140 | 0 | -16,140 |
| United States | 11,785 | 0 | -11,785 |
| China | 4,925 | 1,029 | -3,896 |
| Viet Nam | 883 | 1,430 | +547 |
| France | 2,167 | 0 | -2,167 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | 5 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 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) | 1,171,604 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 376,027 |
| Air transport | 81,919 |
| 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) | 666,426 | 505,178 | -161,248 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 285,450 | 90,577 | -194,873 |
| Air transport | 30,773 | 51,146 | +20,373 |
| 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 | 724,618 |
| Felixstowe | 226,227 |
| Dover | 205,034 |
| London Gateway Port | 154,925 |
| London | 130,368 |
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 | 480,818 | 243,800 | -237,018 |
| Felixstowe | 141,439 | 84,788 | -56,651 |
| Dover | 169,486 | 35,548 | -133,938 |
| London Gateway Port | 22,859 | 132,066 | +109,207 |
| London | 78,089 | 52,279 | -25,810 |
| Eurotunnel | 32,930 | 14,012 | -18,918 |
| Birmingham Airport | 16,501 | 27,898 | +11,397 |
| 499 | 0 | 22,030 | +22,030 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,987 | 15,442 | +10,455 |
| 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 | 6 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 3 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 116 |
| SMD (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 66 |
| FRYETT'S FABRICS LIMITED | 56 |
| BILL BEAUMONT TEXTILES LTD | 51 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 50 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 48 |
| DESIGNERS GUILD LIMITED | 35 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 34 |
| 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 | 5 |
| 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 | 70,801 |
| United States | 43,027 |
| Ireland | 33,392 |
| Netherlands | 25,358 |
| Kenya | 21,129 |
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 | 27,242 | 43,559 | +16,317 |
| United States | 30,877 | 12,150 | -18,727 |
| Ireland | 30,327 | 3,065 | -27,262 |
| Netherlands | 17,434 | 7,924 | -9,510 |
| Kenya | 9,759 | 11,370 | +1,611 |
| China | 10,000 | 7,308 | -2,692 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,714 | 10,185 | +8,471 |
| 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 | 173,653 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 127,151 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,871 |
| 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 | 97,606 | 76,047 | -21,559 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 66,753 | 60,398 | -6,355 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,492 | 15,379 | +12,887 |
| 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 | 79,874 |
| Dover | 61,355 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 42,338 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 39,498 |
| 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 | 58,260 | 21,614 | -36,646 |
| Dover | 24,285 | 37,070 | +12,785 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 21,465 | 20,873 | -592 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 20,279 | 19,219 | -1,060 |
| Manchester Airport | 12,578 | 9,222 | -3,356 |
| Holyhead | 18,891 | 1,099 | -17,792 |
| ZLC | 3,476 | 14,636 | +11,160 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,897 | 7,036 | +4,139 |
| 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