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.
- 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 | 1,066,851 |
| Italy | 192,165 |
| Turkey | 93,954 |
| France | 40,769 |
| 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 | 578,227 | 488,624 | -89,603 |
| Italy | 145,129 | 47,036 | -98,093 |
| Turkey | 93,035 | 919 | -92,116 |
| France | 19,910 | 20,859 | +949 |
| Belgium | 12,054 | 23,802 | +11,748 |
| Spain | 15,009 | 12,834 | -2,175 |
| Netherlands | 18,453 | 0 | -18,453 |
| Denmark | 8,266 | 5,618 | -2,648 |
| China | 6,973 | 1,029 | -5,944 |
| Germany | 6,539 | 0 | -6,539 |
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 | 1,075,366 |
| Italy | 255,996 |
| 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 | 585,584 | 489,782 | -95,802 |
| Italy | 179,328 | 76,668 | -102,660 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| 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 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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) | 1,082,203 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 351,756 |
| Air transport | 75,853 |
| 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) | 600,165 | 482,038 | -118,127 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 278,399 | 73,357 | -205,042 |
| Air transport | 26,071 | 49,782 | +23,711 |
| 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 | 650,182 |
| Felixstowe | 211,305 |
| Dover | 189,039 |
| London Gateway Port | 154,925 |
| London | 121,614 |
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 | 350,085 | 300,097 | -49,988 |
| Felixstowe | 160,134 | 51,171 | -108,963 |
| Dover | 154,086 | 34,953 | -119,133 |
| London Gateway Port | 60,627 | 94,298 | +33,671 |
| London | 94,065 | 27,549 | -66,516 |
| Eurotunnel | 31,783 | 15,637 | -16,146 |
| Birmingham Airport | 14,052 | 26,083 | +12,031 |
| 499 | 0 | 22,030 | +22,030 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,987 | 16,679 | +11,692 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,747 | 919 | -13,828 |
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 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
7 |
|
Manufacture of wearing apparel
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 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 | 12 |
| 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 | 64,203 |
| United States | 41,581 |
| Ireland | 20,717 |
| Kenya | 19,073 |
| Netherlands | 17,918 |
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 | 32,166 | 32,037 | -129 |
| United States | 31,039 | 10,542 | -20,497 |
| Ireland | 17,756 | 2,961 | -14,795 |
| Kenya | 14,217 | 4,856 | -9,361 |
| Netherlands | 8,892 | 9,026 | +134 |
| China | 13,565 | 3,743 | -9,822 |
| United Arab Emirates | 6,337 | 5,562 | -775 |
| Sri Lanka | 1,025 | 7,977 | +6,952 |
| Australia | 0 | 6,482 | +6,482 |
| Spain | 1,192 | 4,802 | +3,610 |
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 | 145,942 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 102,604 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,733 |
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 | 93,361 | 52,581 | -40,780 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 54,688 | 47,916 | -6,772 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,492 | 17,241 | +14,749 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 58,580 |
| Dover | 54,029 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 37,442 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 35,930 |
| Manchester Airport | 18,885 |
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 | 45,782 | 12,798 | -32,984 |
| Dover | 21,023 | 33,006 | +11,983 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 24,737 | 12,705 | -12,032 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,475 | 12,455 | -11,020 |
| Manchester Airport | 15,142 | 3,743 | -11,399 |
| ZLC | 1,878 | 14,636 | +12,758 |
| Holyhead | 8,078 | 2,961 | -5,117 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,059 | 5,428 | +2,369 |
| 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