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 | 1,036,147 |
| Italy | 336,636 |
| Belgium | 114,710 |
| France | 110,303 |
| Germany | 81,465 |
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 | 537,142 | 499,005 | -38,137 |
| Italy | 193,290 | 143,346 | -49,944 |
| Belgium | 69,674 | 45,036 | -24,638 |
| France | 33,250 | 77,053 | +43,803 |
| Germany | 35,642 | 45,823 | +10,181 |
| United States | 32,873 | 25,958 | -6,915 |
| Spain | 11,397 | 28,421 | +17,024 |
| Morocco | 0 | 17,819 | +17,819 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 5,749 | +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 | 1,177,043 |
| Italy | 349,911 |
| Germany | 97,258 |
| France | 91,858 |
| Spain | 23,377 |
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 | 612,993 | 564,050 | -48,943 |
| Italy | 203,089 | 146,822 | -56,267 |
| Germany | 47,608 | 49,650 | +2,042 |
| France | 21,878 | 69,980 | +48,102 |
| Spain | 7,679 | 15,698 | +8,019 |
| Morocco | 0 | 17,819 | +17,819 |
| United States | 8,507 | 8,514 | +7 |
| China | 2,966 | 9,975 | +7,009 |
| India | 6,710 | 0 | -6,710 |
| Japan | 5,541 | 0 | -5,541 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 12 |
| 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 | 10 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 2 | +2 |
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) | 1,388,325 |
| Air transport | 204,613 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 176,406 |
| Road transport | 38,567 |
| Other | 5,017 |
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) | 715,041 | 673,284 | -41,757 |
| Air transport | 82,188 | 122,425 | +40,237 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 107,807 | 68,599 | -39,208 |
| Road transport | 18,297 | 20,270 | +1,973 |
| Other | 367 | 4,650 | +4,283 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 763,272 |
| Dover | 311,418 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 215,794 |
| Eurotunnel | 104,605 |
| Thamesport | 101,622 |
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 | 441,853 | 321,419 | -120,434 |
| Dover | 111,505 | 199,913 | +88,408 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 85,681 | 130,113 | +44,432 |
| Eurotunnel | 80,315 | 24,290 | -56,025 |
| Thamesport | 78,406 | 23,216 | -55,190 |
| East Midlands Airport | 21,907 | 70,373 | +48,466 |
| London Gateway Port | 25,499 | 45,383 | +19,884 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 34,160 | 14,889 | -19,271 |
| London Stansted Airport | 20,707 | 22,410 | +1,703 |
| 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 | 25 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 7 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 7 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 56 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 53 |
| DESIGNERS GUILD LIMITED | 46 |
| ALTFIELD LIMITED | 27 |
| CARRINGTON TEXTILES LTD | 26 |
| WFD1 REALISATIONS LIMITED | 25 |
| SENATOR INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 22 |
| SMD (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 22 |
| S.ROSS & CO.LIMITED | 16 |
| CASAMANCE LIMITED | 16 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 28 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 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 |
| United States | 82,553 |
| Romania | 48,234 |
| Estonia | 38,130 |
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 | 132,893 | 352,578 | +219,685 |
| Myanmar | 121,534 | 66,174 | -55,360 |
| United States | 71,139 | 11,414 | -59,725 |
| Romania | 1,496 | 46,738 | +45,242 |
| Estonia | 38,130 | 0 | -38,130 |
| Morocco | 5,995 | 17,431 | +11,436 |
| Ireland | 4,050 | 17,238 | +13,188 |
| France | 14,523 | 3,273 | -11,250 |
| Tunisia | 14,853 | 0 | -14,853 |
| Canada | 6,780 | 2,191 | -4,589 |
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) | 662,942 |
| Air transport | 171,977 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 165,497 |
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) | 240,605 | 422,337 | +181,732 |
| Air transport | 123,551 | 48,426 | -75,125 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 93,989 | 71,508 | -22,481 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 505,360 |
| London Gateway Port | 157,582 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 138,800 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 110,886 |
| London Stansted Airport | 33,476 |
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 | 149,197 | 356,163 | +206,966 |
| London Gateway Port | 91,408 | 66,174 | -25,234 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 76,045 | 62,755 | -13,290 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 90,047 | 20,839 | -69,208 |
| London Stansted Airport | 22,975 | 10,501 | -12,474 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,641 | 13,112 | +5,471 |
| Dover | 13,894 | 2,326 | -11,568 |
| Holyhead | 1,650 | 6,427 | +4,777 |
| ZLC | 1,473 | 2,098 | +625 |
| 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