Import/export HS code 551430: Colorful woven synthetic fabrics
Woven fabrics made of synthetic fibers, featuring yarns of different colors
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 750,216 |
| India | 270,959 |
| France | 190,719 |
| Turkey | 144,931 |
| Spain | 97,948 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 331,998 | 418,218 | +86,220 |
| India | 137,018 | 133,941 | -3,077 |
| France | 117,851 | 72,868 | -44,983 |
| Turkey | 61,890 | 83,041 | +21,151 |
| Spain | 33,872 | 64,076 | +30,204 |
| Germany | 28,316 | 45,202 | +16,886 |
| United States | 12,724 | 40,771 | +28,047 |
| Belgium | 10,962 | 22,150 | +11,188 |
| China | 10,697 | 1,200 | -9,497 |
| Switzerland | 8,246 | 0 | -8,246 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 825,544 |
| India | 308,129 |
| Turkey | 158,221 |
| France | 126,647 |
| Spain | 101,354 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 371,584 | 453,960 | +82,376 |
| India | 163,745 | 144,384 | -19,361 |
| Turkey | 73,330 | 84,891 | +11,561 |
| France | 77,796 | 48,851 | -28,945 |
| Spain | 33,872 | 67,482 | +33,610 |
| Germany | 10,480 | 29,416 | +18,936 |
| Belgium | 7,452 | 31,773 | +24,321 |
| United States | 4,618 | 21,040 | +16,422 |
| China | 14,934 | 1,200 | -13,734 |
| Pakistan | 4,094 | 2,661 | -1,433 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 13 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 |
| Lancashire | 5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
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 | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Essex | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 2 | +2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 930,913 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 401,732 |
| Air transport | 277,386 |
| Road transport | 42,133 |
| Other | 1,964 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 378,606 | 552,307 | +173,701 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 243,721 | 158,011 | -85,710 |
| Air transport | 115,019 | 162,367 | +47,348 |
| Road transport | 26,756 | 15,377 | -11,379 |
| Other | 0 | 1,964 | +1,964 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 315,858 |
| Dover | 255,939 |
| Eurotunnel | 252,575 |
| London Gateway Port | 165,344 |
| Southampton | 113,329 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 53,620 | 262,238 | +208,618 |
| Dover | 135,873 | 120,066 | -15,807 |
| Eurotunnel | 150,309 | 102,266 | -48,043 |
| London Gateway Port | 82,261 | 83,083 | +822 |
| Southampton | 93,512 | 19,817 | -73,695 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 35,134 | 65,550 | +30,416 |
| East Midlands Airport | 54,614 | 40,520 | -14,094 |
| Thamesport | 62,908 | 23,881 | -39,027 |
| London Stansted Airport | 48,551 | 33,729 | -14,822 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,011 | 43,577 | +39,566 |
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 | 29 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 12 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 4 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROMO LIMITED | 62 |
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 49 |
| FRYETT'S FABRICS LIMITED | 38 |
| SMD (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 33 |
| GP & J BAKER LIMITED | 30 |
| ALTFIELD LIMITED | 23 |
| OSBORNE & LITTLE LIMITED | 20 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 19 |
| SPRINGVALE LEISURE LIMITED | 19 |
| THE LINWOOD FABRIC COMPANY LIMITED | 18 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 30 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 587,176 |
| France | 280,563 |
| Ireland | 96,390 |
| Germany | 53,163 |
| Canada | 39,956 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 387,764 | 199,412 | -188,352 |
| France | 118,280 | 162,283 | +44,003 |
| Ireland | 40,813 | 55,577 | +14,764 |
| Germany | 18,218 | 34,945 | +16,727 |
| Canada | 31,791 | 8,165 | -23,626 |
| United Arab Emirates | 27,943 | 7,213 | -20,730 |
| Australia | 5,817 | 26,684 | +20,867 |
| Italy | 2,887 | 21,998 | +19,111 |
| Portugal | 9,744 | 10,930 | +1,186 |
| Philippines | 4,609 | 13,866 | +9,257 |
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 | 1,112,386 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 223,047 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,846 |
| Road transport | 2,886 |
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 | 577,410 | 534,976 | -42,434 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 130,322 | 92,725 | -37,597 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,472 | 6,374 | +902 |
| Road transport | 2,886 | 0 | -2,886 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 657,322 |
| London Stansted Airport | 254,390 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 161,038 |
| Dover | 134,350 |
| Holyhead | 35,375 |
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 | 325,408 | 331,914 | +6,506 |
| London Stansted Airport | 181,365 | 73,025 | -108,340 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 54,203 | 106,835 | +52,632 |
| Dover | 76,849 | 57,501 | -19,348 |
| Holyhead | 21,116 | 14,259 | -6,857 |
| ZLC | 9,174 | 19,601 | +10,427 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,311 | 13,718 | -593 |
| Manchester Airport | 10,146 | 2,573 | -7,573 |
| Portsmouth | 9,894 | 0 | -9,894 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,942 | 6,374 | +3,432 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 551430
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Woven fabrics made of synthetic fibers, featuring yarns of different colors