Import/export HS code 551519: Various woven fabrics of synthetic fibers
Woven fabrics made of synthetic fibers, not specified elsewhere
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 633,314 |
| Italy | 421,344 |
| Netherlands | 393,171 |
| India | 291,662 |
| Spain | 123,759 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 326,711 | 306,603 | -20,108 |
| Italy | 237,129 | 184,215 | -52,914 |
| Netherlands | 194,569 | 198,602 | +4,033 |
| India | 143,926 | 147,736 | +3,810 |
| Spain | 66,834 | 56,925 | -9,909 |
| Indonesia | 76,432 | 36,332 | -40,100 |
| Turkey | 38,770 | 27,989 | -10,781 |
| Switzerland | 64,000 | 1,044 | -62,956 |
| China | 3,504 | 58,326 | +54,822 |
| United States | 26,091 | 26,294 | +203 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 614,931 |
| Italy | 433,044 |
| Indonesia | 348,905 |
| Turkey | 215,406 |
| Belgium | 203,246 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 342,767 | 272,164 | -70,603 |
| Italy | 233,524 | 199,520 | -34,004 |
| Indonesia | 205,014 | 143,891 | -61,123 |
| Turkey | 120,127 | 95,279 | -24,848 |
| Belgium | 94,471 | 108,775 | +14,304 |
| China | 18,092 | 117,376 | +99,284 |
| Spain | 65,655 | 52,402 | -13,253 |
| Switzerland | 61,747 | 1,044 | -60,703 |
| Taiwan | 24,275 | 13,670 | -10,605 |
| United States | 20,746 | 16,900 | -3,846 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 13 |
| Lancashire | 6 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
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 | 11 | 9 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -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) | 1,207,223 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 685,521 |
| Air transport | 347,461 |
| Other | 128,006 |
| Road transport | 73,596 |
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) | 698,591 | 508,632 | -189,959 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 351,044 | 334,477 | -16,567 |
| Air transport | 159,389 | 188,072 | +28,683 |
| Other | 49,208 | 78,798 | +29,590 |
| Road transport | 65,083 | 8,513 | -56,570 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 648,424 |
| Dover | 290,583 |
| Felixstowe | 195,252 |
| London Gateway Port | 192,351 |
| Immingham Docks | 136,879 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 385,731 | 262,693 | -123,038 |
| Dover | 155,481 | 135,102 | -20,379 |
| Felixstowe | 137,411 | 57,841 | -79,570 |
| London Gateway Port | 102,912 | 89,439 | -13,473 |
| Immingham Docks | 67,612 | 69,267 | +1,655 |
| 000 | 49,208 | 78,798 | +29,590 |
| Birmingham Airport | 27,129 | 73,596 | +46,467 |
| London | 20,149 | 66,204 | +46,055 |
| Southampton | 49,954 | 36,332 | -13,622 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 34,819 | 47,065 | +12,246 |
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
|
25 |
|
Manufacture of wearing apparel
|
9 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
9 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
8 |
|
Manufacture of furniture
|
6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 11 |
| 2026-04 | 14 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROMO LIMITED | 80 |
| DESIGNERS GUILD LIMITED | 52 |
| WARWICK FABRICS (UK) LIMITED | 52 |
| SEKERS FABRICS LIMITED | 38 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 37 |
| DECOR QUIP LIMITED | 34 |
| GOSSIP CLOTHING LIMITED | 34 |
| STEVENS (SCOTLAND) LIMITED | 28 |
| CHRISTOPHER FARR CLOTH LIMITED | 24 |
| R & M HEYS LIMITED | 22 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 33 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,055,245 |
| China | 829,768 |
| Morocco | 671,769 |
| France | 474,408 |
| Latvia | 397,041 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 615,377 | 439,868 | -175,509 |
| China | 305,334 | 524,434 | +219,100 |
| Morocco | 209,392 | 462,377 | +252,985 |
| France | 305,035 | 169,373 | -135,662 |
| Latvia | 183,897 | 213,144 | +29,247 |
| Italy | 188,160 | 108,648 | -79,512 |
| Cambodia | 0 | 242,466 | +242,466 |
| Turkey | 139,364 | 34,230 | -105,134 |
| Portugal | 64,781 | 62,097 | -2,684 |
| Viet Nam | 64,765 | 52,284 | -12,481 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 18,780 |
| Greece | 660 |
| China | 563 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 54 |
| Turkey | 50 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 6,314 | 12,466 | +6,152 |
| Greece | 0 | 660 | +660 |
| China | 0 | 563 | +563 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 54 | +54 |
| Turkey | 0 | 50 | +50 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 19 | +19 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 17 | +17 |
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) | 2,166,240 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,772,706 |
| Air transport | 1,609,706 |
| Other | 20,162 |
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) | 940,827 | 1,225,413 | +284,586 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 818,401 | 954,305 | +135,904 |
| Air transport | 911,309 | 698,397 | -212,912 |
| Other | 6,314 | 13,848 | +7,534 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,723,907 |
| Southampton | 767,279 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 708,943 |
| London Gateway Port | 570,726 |
| Felixstowe | 430,952 |
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 | 733,004 | 990,903 | +257,899 |
| Southampton | 491,268 | 276,011 | -215,257 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 299,974 | 408,969 | +108,995 |
| London Gateway Port | 251,940 | 318,786 | +66,846 |
| Felixstowe | 73,547 | 357,405 | +283,858 |
| East Midlands Airport | 307,032 | 67,546 | -239,486 |
| Dover | 143,385 | 164,946 | +21,561 |
| Manchester Airport | 164,084 | 96,669 | -67,415 |
| ZLC | 105,411 | 69,114 | -36,297 |
| Portsmouth | 63,538 | 64,706 | +1,168 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 551519
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Woven fabrics made of synthetic fibers, not specified elsewhere