Import/export HS code 551521: 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 892,710 |
| Italy | 291,773 |
| France | 171,703 |
| Belgium | 110,049 |
| Germany | 67,716 |
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 | 484,410 | 408,300 | -76,110 |
| Italy | 135,337 | 156,436 | +21,099 |
| France | 33,849 | 137,854 | +104,005 |
| Belgium | 48,455 | 61,594 | +13,139 |
| Germany | 31,356 | 36,360 | +5,004 |
| Spain | 21,245 | 22,331 | +1,086 |
| United States | 22,019 | 12,495 | -9,524 |
| Morocco | 0 | 17,819 | +17,819 |
| Netherlands | 5,749 | 0 | -5,749 |
| Japan | 5,541 | 0 | -5,541 |
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 | 1,031,504 |
| Italy | 301,322 |
| France | 152,028 |
| Germany | 73,950 |
| Spain | 25,760 |
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 | 550,858 | 480,646 | -70,212 |
| Italy | 137,076 | 164,246 | +27,170 |
| France | 22,882 | 129,146 | +106,264 |
| Germany | 37,762 | 36,188 | -1,574 |
| Spain | 8,735 | 17,025 | +8,290 |
| Morocco | 0 | 17,819 | +17,819 |
| China | 8,301 | 2,581 | -5,720 |
| United States | 5,098 | 4,512 | -586 |
| Japan | 5,541 | 0 | -5,541 |
| India | 4,952 | 0 | -4,952 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 14 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 |
| Lancashire | 5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
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 | 7 | 12 | +5 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 2 | +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) | 1,241,600 |
| Air transport | 187,037 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 179,274 |
| Road transport | 33,429 |
| Other | 5,666 |
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) | 608,088 | 633,512 | +25,424 |
| Air transport | 69,254 | 117,783 | +48,529 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 97,290 | 81,984 | -15,306 |
| Road transport | 10,833 | 22,596 | +11,763 |
| Other | 4,640 | 1,026 | -3,614 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 612,672 |
| Dover | 338,447 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 219,342 |
| Thamesport | 101,892 |
| East Midlands Airport | 93,209 |
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 | 367,829 | 244,843 | -122,986 |
| Dover | 126,476 | 211,971 | +85,495 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 76,090 | 143,252 | +67,162 |
| Thamesport | 69,066 | 32,826 | -36,240 |
| East Midlands Airport | 23,627 | 69,582 | +45,955 |
| London Gateway Port | 26,080 | 49,158 | +23,078 |
| Eurotunnel | 37,771 | 34,577 | -3,194 |
| London Stansted Airport | 24,770 | 22,166 | -2,604 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,588 | 10,613 | -3,975 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 19,370 | +19,370 |
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
|
22 |
|
Manufacture of wearing apparel
|
8 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
7 |
|
Manufacture of furniture
|
6 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 9 |
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 60 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 57 |
| DESIGNERS GUILD LIMITED | 51 |
| ALTFIELD LIMITED | 27 |
| CARRINGTON TEXTILES LTD | 26 |
| WFD1 REALISATIONS LIMITED | 25 |
| SENATOR INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 23 |
| SMD (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 22 |
| CASAMANCE LIMITED | 18 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 16 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 24 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
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 | 485,471 |
| Myanmar | 187,708 |
| Romania | 71,795 |
| Estonia | 38,130 |
| Poland | 37,188 |
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 | 291,867 | 193,604 | -98,263 |
| Myanmar | 187,708 | 0 | -187,708 |
| Romania | 9,384 | 62,411 | +53,027 |
| Estonia | 38,130 | 0 | -38,130 |
| Poland | 0 | 37,188 | +37,188 |
| Ireland | 7,329 | 25,919 | +18,590 |
| United States | 19,644 | 8,646 | -10,998 |
| Morocco | 15,726 | 7,700 | -8,026 |
| Canada | 7,594 | 2,117 | -5,477 |
| Qatar | 0 | 6,944 | +6,944 |
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) | 643,477 |
| Air transport | 182,889 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 156,436 |
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) | 409,100 | 234,377 | -174,723 |
| Air transport | 132,882 | 50,007 | -82,875 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 70,178 | 86,258 | +16,080 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 505,360 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 136,972 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 114,150 |
| London Gateway Port | 100,929 |
| Immingham Docks | 37,188 |
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 | 308,171 | 197,189 | -110,982 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 63,877 | 73,095 | +9,218 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 94,764 | 19,386 | -75,378 |
| London Gateway Port | 100,929 | 0 | -100,929 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 37,188 | +37,188 |
| London Stansted Airport | 26,756 | 6,294 | -20,462 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,474 | 18,822 | +10,348 |
| Holyhead | 3,015 | 10,837 | +7,822 |
| ZLC | 1,473 | 3,629 | +2,156 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,415 | 1,876 | +461 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 551521
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fabrics made mainly or solely with synthetic fibers mixed with man-made filaments