Import/export HS code 551449: 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 421,053 |
| Belgium | 308,939 |
| Italy | 122,668 |
| Thailand | 48,184 |
| India | 36,936 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 0 | 421,053 | +421,053 |
| Belgium | 146,207 | 162,732 | +16,525 |
| Italy | 76,234 | 46,434 | -29,800 |
| Thailand | 48,184 | 0 | -48,184 |
| India | 32,839 | 4,097 | -28,742 |
| France | 27,556 | 0 | -27,556 |
| South Korea | 0 | 20,113 | +20,113 |
| Poland | 0 | 16,340 | +16,340 |
| Denmark | 0 | 5,236 | +5,236 |
| Spain | 0 | 5,067 | +5,067 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 421,053 |
| Belgium | 312,349 |
| Italy | 122,668 |
| Thailand | 48,184 |
| India | 36,936 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 0 | 421,053 | +421,053 |
| Belgium | 149,617 | 162,732 | +13,115 |
| Italy | 76,234 | 46,434 | -29,800 |
| Thailand | 48,184 | 0 | -48,184 |
| India | 32,839 | 4,097 | -28,742 |
| France | 24,146 | 0 | -24,146 |
| South Korea | 0 | 20,113 | +20,113 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 16,340 | +16,340 |
| Denmark | 0 | 5,236 | +5,236 |
| Spain | 0 | 5,067 | +5,067 |
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 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
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 | 6 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 496,528 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 425,271 |
| Air transport | 92,454 |
| Other | 36 |
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) | 24,848 | 471,680 | +446,832 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 228,609 | 196,662 | -31,947 |
| Air transport | 78,438 | 14,016 | -64,422 |
| Other | 36 | 0 | -36 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Thamesport | 444,208 |
| Eurotunnel | 131,750 |
| Killingholme | 126,758 |
| Dover | 125,358 |
| Manchester Airport | 48,184 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thamesport | 5,852 | 438,356 | +432,504 |
| Eurotunnel | 50,958 | 80,792 | +29,834 |
| Killingholme | 63,929 | 62,829 | -1,100 |
| Dover | 80,124 | 45,234 | -34,890 |
| Manchester Airport | 48,184 | 0 | -48,184 |
| Felixstowe | 30,097 | 0 | -30,097 |
| Southampton | 0 | 20,113 | +20,113 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,740 | 8,323 | -3,417 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 19,702 | 0 | -19,702 |
| Birmingham Airport | 6,871 | 7,663 | +792 |
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 | 7 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 4 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Cambodia | 3,619,398 |
| Turkey | 1,986,371 |
| El Salvador | 478,325 |
| Netherlands | 192,785 |
| United States | 124,334 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambodia | 637,526 | 2,981,872 | +2,344,346 |
| Turkey | 1,986,371 | 0 | -1,986,371 |
| El Salvador | 0 | 478,325 | +478,325 |
| Netherlands | 53,878 | 138,907 | +85,029 |
| United States | 76,992 | 47,342 | -29,650 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 3,008 | 102,958 | +99,950 |
| Belgium | 85,915 | 0 | -85,915 |
| Germany | 4,798 | 5,794 | +996 |
| Croatia | 0 | 10,053 | +10,053 |
| Canada | 5,109 | 1,813 | -3,296 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,619,398 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,569,831 |
| Air transport | 473,321 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 637,526 | 2,981,872 | +2,344,346 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,133,696 | 436,135 | -1,697,561 |
| Air transport | 96,907 | 376,414 | +279,507 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,559,994 |
| Southampton | 2,081,596 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,120,722 |
| Felixstowe | 417,080 |
| Manchester Airport | 262,735 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,132,356 | 427,638 | -1,704,718 |
| Southampton | 220,446 | 1,861,150 | +1,640,704 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 1,120,722 | +1,120,722 |
| Felixstowe | 417,080 | 0 | -417,080 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 262,735 | +262,735 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,333 | 58,353 | +43,020 |
| East Midlands Airport | 41,410 | 28,466 | -12,944 |
| London Stansted Airport | 31,958 | 20,067 | -11,891 |
| ZLC | 5,869 | 6,793 | +924 |
| Dover | 1,340 | 8,497 | +7,157 |
Quick facts
HS code: 551449
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Woven fabrics made of synthetic fibers other than polyester, mixed with cotton