Import/export HS code 55151210: Unbleached or bleached fabrics with man-made filaments
Plain or bleached woven fabrics made with synthetic fibers and 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 | 3,594,544 |
| Belgium | 85,849 |
| France | 15,126 |
| Netherlands | 10,084 |
| Spain | 7,207 |
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 | 2,138,291 | 1,456,253 | -682,038 |
| Belgium | 54,020 | 31,829 | -22,191 |
| France | 11,650 | 3,476 | -8,174 |
| Netherlands | 10,084 | 0 | -10,084 |
| Spain | 7,207 | 0 | -7,207 |
| Italy | 0 | 3,898 | +3,898 |
| Turkey | 0 | 2,105 | +2,105 |
| Germany | 1,317 | 0 | -1,317 |
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 | 3,594,544 |
| Belgium | 85,849 |
| France | 15,126 |
| Netherlands | 10,084 |
| Spain | 7,207 |
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 | 2,138,291 | 1,456,253 | -682,038 |
| Belgium | 54,020 | 31,829 | -22,191 |
| France | 11,650 | 3,476 | -8,174 |
| Netherlands | 10,084 | 0 | -10,084 |
| Spain | 7,207 | 0 | -7,207 |
| Italy | 0 | 3,898 | +3,898 |
| Turkey | 1,317 | 2,105 | +788 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Lancashire | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,605,945 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 103,019 |
| Air transport | 9,061 |
| Road transport | 2,105 |
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) | 2,149,692 | 1,456,253 | -693,439 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 67,714 | 35,305 | -32,409 |
| Air transport | 5,163 | 3,898 | -1,265 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,105 | +2,105 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,084,571 |
| Felixstowe | 1,236,508 |
| London Gateway Port | 232,552 |
| Killingholme | 81,746 |
| Liverpool Docks | 52,314 |
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 | 825,113 | 1,259,458 | +434,345 |
| Felixstowe | 1,121,222 | 115,286 | -1,005,936 |
| London Gateway Port | 151,043 | 81,509 | -69,534 |
| Killingholme | 54,020 | 27,726 | -26,294 |
| Liverpool Docks | 52,314 | 0 | -52,314 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,207 | 0 | -7,207 |
| London | 6,487 | 0 | -6,487 |
| Birmingham Airport | 5,163 | 0 | -5,163 |
| Hull | 0 | 4,103 | +4,103 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 3,898 | +3,898 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-02 | 1 |
| 2024-10 | 3 |
| 2024-09 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| COMFY QUILTS LIMITED | 67 |
| SARTEX QUILTS & TEXTILES LIMITED | 27 |
| NEXT RETAIL LIMITED | 27 |
| KOBE UK LIMITED | 25 |
| SENATOR INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 13 |
| MTEX (UK) LIMITED | 9 |
| TURNELL AND GIGON LIMITED | 5 |
| SW LIVING LTD | 5 |
| GREEN & BROWN LTD | 3 |
| TOKYO FABRIC INT LIMITED | 3 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 86,683 |
| France | 26,304 |
| South Korea | 14,166 |
| United Arab Emirates | 13,539 |
| North Macedonia | 11,022 |
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 | 28,853 | 57,830 | +28,977 |
| France | 26,304 | 0 | -26,304 |
| South Korea | 14,166 | 0 | -14,166 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 13,539 | +13,539 |
| North Macedonia | 11,022 | 0 | -11,022 |
| Italy | 4,738 | 0 | -4,738 |
| Canada | 0 | 4,551 | +4,551 |
| Norway | 921 | 2,975 | +2,054 |
| Morocco | 1,320 | 1,849 | +529 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 2,980 | +2,980 |
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) | 84,107 |
| Air transport | 48,398 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 40,894 |
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) | 21,726 | 62,381 | +40,655 |
| Air transport | 31,879 | 16,519 | -15,360 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 34,716 | 6,178 | -28,538 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 66,933 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 33,533 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 27,635 |
| Liverpool Docks | 17,174 |
| East Midlands Airport | 14,675 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 14,209 | 52,724 | +38,515 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 30,558 | 2,975 | -27,583 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 16,105 | 11,530 | -4,575 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,517 | 9,657 | +2,140 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,686 | 4,989 | -4,697 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 5,188 | 0 | -5,188 |
| Dover | 2,838 | 1,354 | -1,484 |
| Portsmouth | 1,320 | 1,849 | +529 |
| ZLC | 900 | 0 | -900 |
Quick facts
HS code: 55151210
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Plain or bleached woven fabrics made with synthetic fibers and man-made filaments