Import/export HS code 55151230: Printed fabrics with man-made filaments
Printed 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 409,901 |
| Germany | 140,811 |
| India | 104,547 |
| Belgium | 10,390 |
| Italy | 8,884 |
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 | 281,014 | 128,887 | -152,127 |
| Germany | 58,435 | 82,376 | +23,941 |
| India | 23,729 | 80,818 | +57,089 |
| Belgium | 5,720 | 4,670 | -1,050 |
| Italy | 8,884 | 0 | -8,884 |
| Spain | 1,432 | 7,174 | +5,742 |
| Netherlands | 1,410 | 1,854 | +444 |
| United States | 2,010 | 0 | -2,010 |
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 | 409,901 |
| Germany | 141,132 |
| India | 114,937 |
| Italy | 9,973 |
| Spain | 8,606 |
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 | 281,014 | 128,887 | -152,127 |
| Germany | 58,756 | 82,376 | +23,620 |
| India | 29,449 | 85,488 | +56,039 |
| Italy | 9,973 | 0 | -9,973 |
| Spain | 1,432 | 7,174 | +5,742 |
| United States | 2,010 | 0 | -2,010 |
| China | 0 | 1,854 | +1,854 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Essex | 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 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 290,114 |
| Road transport | 260,874 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 107,015 |
| Air transport | 30,410 |
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) | 163,863 | 126,251 | -37,612 |
| Road transport | 181,627 | 79,247 | -102,380 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,630 | 79,385 | +51,755 |
| Air transport | 9,514 | 20,896 | +11,382 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 260,874 |
| Dover | 242,006 |
| Felixstowe | 81,372 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 24,583 |
| Eurotunnel | 17,290 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 181,627 | 79,247 | -102,380 |
| Dover | 151,202 | 90,804 | -60,398 |
| Felixstowe | 23,729 | 57,643 | +33,914 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 24,583 | +24,583 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,280 | 9,010 | +730 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 16,597 | +16,597 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,089 | 14,568 | +13,479 |
| Thamesport | 2,812 | 7,174 | +4,362 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,958 | 0 | -6,958 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,556 | 877 | -1,679 |
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 | 8 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
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 | 8 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| Other | 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 | 84,481 |
| Germany | 22,260 |
| France | 16,044 |
| Italy | 9,081 |
| South Korea | 8,874 |
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 | 38,510 | 45,971 | +7,461 |
| Germany | 0 | 22,260 | +22,260 |
| France | 0 | 16,044 | +16,044 |
| Italy | 2,296 | 6,785 | +4,489 |
| South Korea | 8,874 | 0 | -8,874 |
| Morocco | 1,624 | 4,976 | +3,352 |
| Spain | 0 | 3,400 | +3,400 |
| Australia | 2,777 | 0 | -2,777 |
| Israel | 0 | 2,421 | +2,421 |
| New Zealand | 0 | 1,830 | +1,830 |
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 | 121,665 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 42,480 |
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 | 55,575 | 66,090 | +10,515 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,624 | 40,856 | +39,232 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 76,728 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 24,937 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,838 |
| ZLC | 15,284 |
| Dover | 12,042 |
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 | 42,140 | 34,588 | -7,552 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 24,937 | +24,937 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 23,838 | +23,838 |
| ZLC | 8,719 | 6,565 | -2,154 |
| Dover | 0 | 12,042 | +12,042 |
| Portsmouth | 1,624 | 4,976 | +3,352 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,546 | 0 | -3,546 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 1,170 | 0 | -1,170 |
Quick facts
HS code: 55151230
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Printed woven fabrics made with synthetic fibers and man-made filaments