Import/export HS code 55151290: Various fabrics with man-made filaments
Woven fabrics made with synthetic fibers and man-made filaments, not specified elsewhere
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 869,853 |
| Italy | 809,041 |
| Belgium | 675,811 |
| Germany | 662,656 |
| Turkey | 480,978 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 441,203 | 428,650 | -12,553 |
| Italy | 399,960 | 409,081 | +9,121 |
| Belgium | 246,585 | 429,226 | +182,641 |
| Germany | 268,280 | 394,376 | +126,096 |
| Turkey | 347,153 | 133,825 | -213,328 |
| China | 96,555 | 112,512 | +15,957 |
| France | 118,853 | 69,456 | -49,397 |
| Switzerland | 125,121 | 26,654 | -98,467 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 98,725 | 0 | -98,725 |
| Netherlands | 6,142 | 62,748 | +56,606 |
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 | 1,037,411 |
| United States | 832,961 |
| Turkey | 689,009 |
| India | 670,240 |
| Germany | 431,449 |
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 | 548,437 | 488,974 | -59,463 |
| United States | 419,734 | 413,227 | -6,507 |
| Turkey | 417,120 | 271,889 | -145,231 |
| India | 259,792 | 410,448 | +150,656 |
| Germany | 168,276 | 263,173 | +94,897 |
| China | 180,803 | 176,553 | -4,250 |
| France | 94,472 | 81,304 | -13,168 |
| Switzerland | 116,717 | 22,466 | -94,251 |
| Belgium | 1,912 | 30,524 | +28,612 |
| United Kingdom | 26,200 | 0 | -26,200 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 31 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 |
| Inner London - East | 7 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 |
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 | 23 | 16 | -7 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 2 | -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) | 2,019,256 |
| Air transport | 1,932,843 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 473,063 |
| Road transport | 44,483 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,170,916 | 848,340 | -322,576 |
| Air transport | 926,773 | 1,006,070 | +79,297 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 163,594 | 309,469 | +145,875 |
| Road transport | 13,475 | 31,008 | +17,533 |
| Other | 294 | 1,490 | +1,196 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 963,523 |
| Eurotunnel | 700,562 |
| Manchester Airport | 665,450 |
| London Stansted Airport | 394,835 |
| East Midlands Airport | 390,613 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 558,742 | 404,781 | -153,961 |
| Eurotunnel | 394,811 | 305,751 | -89,060 |
| Manchester Airport | 401,048 | 264,402 | -136,646 |
| London Stansted Airport | 202,000 | 192,835 | -9,165 |
| East Midlands Airport | 186,749 | 203,864 | +17,115 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 99,369 | 230,872 | +131,503 |
| London Gateway Port | 96,326 | 223,843 | +127,517 |
| Felixstowe | 82,783 | 133,166 | +50,383 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 63,809 | 25,078 | -38,731 |
| Birmingham Airport | 20,112 | 56,662 | +36,550 |
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 | 37 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 12 |
| 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 | 18 |
| 2026-03 | 21 |
| 2026-02 | 22 |
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-12 | 19 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| INTERIORS NEWCO LIMITED | 82 |
| DESIGNERS GUILD LIMITED | 67 |
| TOKYO FABRIC INT LIMITED | 64 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 55 |
| WARWICK FABRICS (UK) LIMITED | 54 |
| USEMORE (UK) LIMITED | 52 |
| SILENT GLISS LIMITED | 50 |
| SEKERS FABRICS LIMITED | 48 |
| VESCOM UK LIMITED | 43 |
| LINTON TWEEDS LIMITED | 37 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 48 |
| 0-1m | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 192,879 |
| United States | 163,406 |
| Canada | 150,667 |
| Italy | 111,398 |
| France | 71,504 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 67,655 | 125,224 | +57,569 |
| United States | 66,705 | 96,701 | +29,996 |
| Canada | 94,468 | 56,199 | -38,269 |
| Italy | 81,798 | 29,600 | -52,198 |
| France | 43,237 | 28,267 | -14,970 |
| Saudi Arabia | 35,861 | 32,942 | -2,919 |
| Netherlands | 45,410 | 20,062 | -25,348 |
| Tunisia | 37,025 | 20,776 | -16,249 |
| Germany | 28,511 | 17,438 | -11,073 |
| Kenya | 18,811 | 19,083 | +272 |
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) | 613,357 |
| Air transport | 446,517 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 184,150 |
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) | 363,230 | 250,127 | -113,103 |
| Air transport | 209,393 | 237,124 | +27,731 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 122,335 | 61,815 | -60,520 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 195,719 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 158,098 |
| Holyhead | 157,405 |
| Dover | 153,331 |
| Liverpool Docks | 141,942 |
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 | 144,789 | 50,930 | -93,859 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 79,916 | 78,182 | -1,734 |
| Holyhead | 42,457 | 114,948 | +72,491 |
| Dover | 115,252 | 38,079 | -77,173 |
| Liverpool Docks | 95,601 | 46,341 | -49,260 |
| East Midlands Airport | 54,528 | 77,216 | +22,688 |
| London Stansted Airport | 49,562 | 28,224 | -21,338 |
| Immingham Docks | 36,310 | 33,642 | -2,668 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,042 | 46,871 | +41,829 |
| London Gateway Port | 37,862 | 8,587 | -29,275 |
Quick facts
HS code: 55151290
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Woven fabrics made with synthetic fibers and man-made filaments, not specified elsewhere