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 | 697,318 |
| India | 275,903 |
| France | 158,680 |
| Turkey | 136,080 |
| Spain | 93,617 |
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 | 300,644 | 396,674 | +96,030 |
| India | 133,201 | 142,702 | +9,501 |
| France | 102,038 | 56,642 | -45,396 |
| Turkey | 42,697 | 93,383 | +50,686 |
| Spain | 32,878 | 60,739 | +27,861 |
| Germany | 31,773 | 41,244 | +9,471 |
| United States | 12,031 | 38,900 | +26,869 |
| Belgium | 13,028 | 28,745 | +15,717 |
| China | 10,697 | 1,200 | -9,497 |
| Switzerland | 7,069 | 0 | -7,069 |
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 | 768,476 |
| India | 303,135 |
| Turkey | 147,872 |
| France | 107,580 |
| Spain | 98,197 |
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 | 342,878 | 425,598 | +82,720 |
| India | 153,145 | 149,990 | -3,155 |
| Turkey | 52,639 | 95,233 | +42,594 |
| France | 70,870 | 36,710 | -34,160 |
| Spain | 32,878 | 65,319 | +32,441 |
| Belgium | 7,867 | 38,368 | +30,501 |
| Germany | 10,261 | 28,504 | +18,243 |
| 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 | 12 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Lancashire | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
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 | 9 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| 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) | 858,846 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 395,095 |
| Air transport | 265,395 |
| Road transport | 44,072 |
| 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) | 341,512 | 517,334 | +175,822 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 239,125 | 155,970 | -83,155 |
| Air transport | 95,706 | 169,689 | +73,983 |
| Road transport | 20,038 | 24,034 | +3,996 |
| Other | 203 | 1,761 | +1,558 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 315,640 |
| Eurotunnel | 235,780 |
| Dover | 211,675 |
| London Gateway Port | 155,718 |
| Southampton | 103,345 |
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 | 59,300 | 256,340 | +197,040 |
| Eurotunnel | 146,332 | 89,448 | -56,884 |
| Dover | 109,478 | 102,197 | -7,281 |
| London Gateway Port | 78,510 | 77,208 | -1,302 |
| Southampton | 81,239 | 22,106 | -59,133 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,694 | 66,200 | +42,506 |
| East Midlands Airport | 49,618 | 38,774 | -10,844 |
| Thamesport | 73,374 | 12,976 | -60,398 |
| London Stansted Airport | 36,535 | 29,146 | -7,389 |
| ZLC | 20,038 | 27,183 | +7,145 |
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
|
28 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
12 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
9 |
|
Manufacture of wearing apparel
|
4 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 9 |
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROMO LIMITED | 63 |
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 50 |
| FRYETT'S FABRICS LIMITED | 39 |
| SMD (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 34 |
| GP & J BAKER LIMITED | 30 |
| ALTFIELD LIMITED | 23 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 20 |
| OSBORNE & LITTLE LIMITED | 20 |
| THE LINWOOD FABRIC COMPANY LIMITED | 19 |
| SPRINGVALE LEISURE LIMITED | 19 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 29 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| 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 | 538,874 |
| France | 268,924 |
| Ireland | 92,944 |
| Germany | 53,089 |
| United Arab Emirates | 35,156 |
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 | 371,114 | 167,760 | -203,354 |
| France | 110,167 | 158,757 | +48,590 |
| Ireland | 38,567 | 54,377 | +15,810 |
| Germany | 20,629 | 32,460 | +11,831 |
| United Arab Emirates | 27,943 | 7,213 | -20,730 |
| Australia | 3,998 | 28,106 | +24,108 |
| Canada | 26,058 | 5,226 | -20,832 |
| Italy | 10,873 | 17,241 | +6,368 |
| Philippines | 4,609 | 13,866 | +9,257 |
| Portugal | 10,220 | 8,080 | -2,140 |
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 | 1,059,375 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 207,651 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,846 |
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 | 569,366 | 490,009 | -79,357 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 119,297 | 88,354 | -30,943 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,472 | 6,374 | +902 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 648,623 |
| London Stansted Airport | 200,681 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 170,435 |
| Dover | 128,175 |
| Holyhead | 32,848 |
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 | 350,263 | 298,360 | -51,903 |
| London Stansted Airport | 134,144 | 66,537 | -67,607 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 67,007 | 103,428 | +36,421 |
| Dover | 71,346 | 56,829 | -14,517 |
| Holyhead | 18,589 | 14,259 | -4,330 |
| ZLC | 7,806 | 18,083 | +10,277 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,391 | 11,210 | -1,181 |
| 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