Import/export HS code 55143090: Various colorful synthetic fabrics
Woven fabrics made of synthetic fibers other than polyester, with colorful yarns
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 666,294 |
| France | 169,393 |
| India | 94,933 |
| Germany | 64,294 |
| Spain | 35,467 |
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 | 277,606 | 388,688 | +111,082 |
| France | 104,361 | 65,032 | -39,329 |
| India | 56,302 | 38,631 | -17,671 |
| Germany | 27,189 | 37,105 | +9,916 |
| Spain | 13,972 | 21,495 | +7,523 |
| United States | 5,749 | 9,986 | +4,237 |
| Belgium | 875 | 9,723 | +8,848 |
| Switzerland | 8,246 | 0 | -8,246 |
| Poland | 6,745 | 0 | -6,745 |
| Portugal | 934 | 2,404 | +1,470 |
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 | 720,139 |
| France | 122,099 |
| India | 117,261 |
| Spain | 35,467 |
| Germany | 33,442 |
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 | 310,173 | 409,966 | +99,793 |
| France | 76,692 | 45,407 | -31,285 |
| India | 72,428 | 44,833 | -27,595 |
| Spain | 13,972 | 21,495 | +7,523 |
| Germany | 4,938 | 28,504 | +23,566 |
| Belgium | 2,732 | 15,067 | +12,335 |
| Turkey | 11,411 | 0 | -11,411 |
| United States | 4,618 | 3,512 | -1,106 |
| China | 4,237 | 0 | -4,237 |
| Pakistan | 2,508 | 1,377 | -1,131 |
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 | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| Lancashire | 3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 |
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 | 8 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Essex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 667,330 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 216,628 |
| Air transport | 191,849 |
| Road transport | 2,664 |
| Other | 1,876 |
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) | 260,211 | 407,119 | +146,908 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 154,018 | 62,610 | -91,408 |
| Air transport | 89,013 | 102,836 | +13,823 |
| Road transport | 2,664 | 0 | -2,664 |
| Other | 0 | 1,876 | +1,876 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 231,766 |
| Eurotunnel | 221,621 |
| Dover | 211,786 |
| Thamesport | 86,789 |
| London Stansted Airport | 73,294 |
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 | 7,484 | 224,282 | +216,798 |
| Eurotunnel | 124,126 | 97,495 | -26,631 |
| Dover | 126,517 | 85,269 | -41,248 |
| Thamesport | 62,908 | 23,881 | -39,027 |
| London Stansted Airport | 43,228 | 30,066 | -13,162 |
| Southampton | 50,018 | 18,533 | -31,485 |
| East Midlands Airport | 35,641 | 18,513 | -17,128 |
| London Gateway Port | 36,052 | 14,759 | -21,293 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,840 | 20,092 | +16,252 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,301 | 13,986 | +11,685 |
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 | 22 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 8 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 7 |
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 |
| GP & J BAKER LIMITED | 30 |
| SMD (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 25 |
| FRYETT'S FABRICS LIMITED | 24 |
| ALTFIELD LIMITED | 23 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 19 |
| SPRINGVALE LEISURE LIMITED | 19 |
| THE LINWOOD FABRIC COMPANY LIMITED | 18 |
| BF1 REALISATIONS LIMITED | 11 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 22 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 387,461 |
| France | 238,606 |
| Ireland | 96,390 |
| Germany | 41,629 |
| 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 | 243,006 | 144,455 | -98,551 |
| France | 90,533 | 148,073 | +57,540 |
| Ireland | 40,813 | 55,577 | +14,764 |
| Germany | 14,082 | 27,547 | +13,465 |
| Canada | 31,791 | 8,165 | -23,626 |
| United Arab Emirates | 25,623 | 3,306 | -22,317 |
| Australia | 5,817 | 19,517 | +13,700 |
| Italy | 1,972 | 21,998 | +20,026 |
| Philippines | 4,609 | 13,866 | +9,257 |
| Portugal | 7,370 | 8,614 | +1,244 |
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 | 866,865 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 170,233 |
| Road transport | 2,886 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,608 |
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 | 416,466 | 450,399 | +33,933 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 94,966 | 75,267 | -19,699 |
| Road transport | 2,886 | 0 | -2,886 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,608 | 0 | -1,608 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 590,498 |
| London Stansted Airport | 122,251 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 117,240 |
| Dover | 108,311 |
| 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 | 291,828 | 298,670 | +6,842 |
| London Stansted Airport | 77,497 | 44,754 | -32,743 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 30,707 | 86,533 | +55,826 |
| Dover | 59,679 | 48,632 | -11,047 |
| Holyhead | 21,116 | 14,259 | -6,857 |
| ZLC | 9,174 | 16,841 | +7,667 |
| Manchester Airport | 10,146 | 2,573 | -7,573 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,019 | 5,129 | -890 |
| Heysham | 6,388 | 2,084 | -4,304 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,764 | 5,163 | +3,399 |
Quick facts
HS code: 55143090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Woven fabrics made of synthetic fibers other than polyester, with colorful yarns