Import/export HS code 551512: Woven fabrics mixed with man-made filaments
Fabrics made mainly or solely with synthetic fibers mixed with man-made filaments
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 3,799,884 |
| Turkey | 870,357 |
| Italy | 800,131 |
| Germany | 795,724 |
| United States | 787,795 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2,233,315 | 1,566,569 | -666,746 |
| Turkey | 618,432 | 251,925 | -366,507 |
| Italy | 442,440 | 357,691 | -84,749 |
| Germany | 385,548 | 410,176 | +24,628 |
| United States | 412,358 | 375,437 | -36,921 |
| Belgium | 326,674 | 423,731 | +97,057 |
| France | 134,826 | 61,263 | -73,563 |
| India | 40,313 | 130,903 | +90,590 |
| Switzerland | 113,475 | 10,538 | -102,937 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 98,725 | 0 | -98,725 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 3,950,027 |
| Turkey | 1,077,795 |
| Italy | 1,026,864 |
| India | 759,849 |
| United States | 754,586 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2,323,334 | 1,626,693 | -696,641 |
| Turkey | 697,591 | 380,204 | -317,387 |
| Italy | 611,198 | 415,666 | -195,532 |
| India | 305,004 | 454,845 | +149,841 |
| United States | 394,572 | 360,014 | -34,558 |
| Germany | 267,632 | 298,764 | +31,132 |
| France | 106,739 | 76,817 | -29,922 |
| Belgium | 55,932 | 62,353 | +6,421 |
| Switzerland | 103,395 | 8,026 | -95,369 |
| Spain | 16,297 | 16,450 | +153 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 32 |
| West Yorkshire | 10 |
| Inner London - East | 7 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 |
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 | 24 | 16 | -8 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,175,625 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,353,834 |
| Air transport | 1,839,934 |
| Road transport | 307,462 |
| Other | 1,784 |
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) | 2,346,204 | 1,829,421 | -516,783 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,441,858 | 911,976 | -529,882 |
| Air transport | 952,366 | 887,568 | -64,798 |
| Road transport | 209,542 | 97,920 | -111,622 |
| Other | 294 | 1,490 | +1,196 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,123,015 |
| Felixstowe | 1,530,102 |
| Dover | 1,182,291 |
| Eurotunnel | 700,539 |
| Manchester Airport | 578,847 |
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 | 858,414 | 1,264,601 | +406,187 |
| Felixstowe | 1,226,203 | 303,899 | -922,304 |
| Dover | 729,566 | 452,725 | -276,841 |
| Eurotunnel | 432,906 | 267,633 | -165,273 |
| Manchester Airport | 331,625 | 247,222 | -84,403 |
| London Gateway Port | 251,690 | 306,290 | +54,600 |
| East Midlands Airport | 206,675 | 183,664 | -23,011 |
| London Stansted Airport | 198,651 | 189,654 | -8,997 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 176,446 | 154,140 | -22,306 |
| ZLC | 209,542 | 115,934 | -93,608 |
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 | 41 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 19 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 16 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 10 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 21 |
| 2026-03 | 26 |
| 2026-02 | 26 |
| 2026-01 | 18 |
| 2025-12 | 24 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| INTERIORS NEWCO LIMITED | 83 |
| COMFY QUILTS LIMITED | 69 |
| DESIGNERS GUILD LIMITED | 67 |
| TOKYO FABRIC INT LIMITED | 64 |
| WARWICK FABRICS (UK) LIMITED | 59 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 56 |
| USEMORE (UK) LIMITED | 52 |
| SILENT GLISS LIMITED | 50 |
| SEKERS FABRICS LIMITED | 48 |
| VESCOM UK LIMITED | 43 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 54 |
| 0-1m | 23 |
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
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 | 307,645 |
| Ireland | 193,471 |
| Canada | 150,567 |
| Italy | 125,217 |
| France | 101,593 |
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 | 109,023 | 198,622 | +89,599 |
| Ireland | 70,170 | 123,301 | +53,131 |
| Canada | 91,189 | 59,378 | -31,811 |
| Italy | 88,832 | 36,385 | -52,447 |
| France | 58,697 | 42,896 | -15,801 |
| Saudi Arabia | 35,861 | 32,942 | -2,919 |
| Germany | 29,848 | 38,361 | +8,513 |
| Netherlands | 43,114 | 17,587 | -25,527 |
| Tunisia | 38,907 | 18,894 | -20,013 |
| United Arab Emirates | 16,005 | 24,650 | +8,645 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 668,326 |
| Air transport | 579,888 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 265,709 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 380,800 | 287,526 | -93,274 |
| Air transport | 264,485 | 315,403 | +50,918 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 150,100 | 115,609 | -34,491 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 235,433 |
| East Midlands Airport | 206,621 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 194,355 |
| Dover | 159,842 |
| Liverpool Docks | 156,568 |
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 | 159,572 | 75,861 | -83,711 |
| East Midlands Airport | 90,842 | 115,779 | +24,937 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 79,706 | 114,649 | +34,943 |
| Dover | 111,119 | 48,723 | -62,396 |
| Liverpool Docks | 100,570 | 55,998 | -44,572 |
| Holyhead | 44,972 | 111,408 | +66,436 |
| Southampton | 19,702 | 58,810 | +39,108 |
| London Stansted Airport | 51,137 | 26,344 | -24,793 |
| Immingham Docks | 37,771 | 32,181 | -5,590 |
| Manchester Airport | 6,478 | 45,435 | +38,957 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 551512
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fabrics made mainly or solely with synthetic fibers mixed with man-made filaments