Import/export HS code 551529: Various woven fabrics of synthetic fibers
Woven fabrics made of synthetic fibers, not specified elsewhere
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 1,093,368 |
| Turkey | 791,208 |
| Belgium | 218,530 |
| France | 79,371 |
| Netherlands | 73,198 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 467,719 | 625,649 | +157,930 |
| Turkey | 711,736 | 79,472 | -632,264 |
| Belgium | 116,398 | 102,132 | -14,266 |
| France | 52,862 | 26,509 | -26,353 |
| Netherlands | 48,412 | 24,786 | -23,626 |
| Spain | 23,890 | 47,860 | +23,970 |
| United States | 20,287 | 13,195 | -7,092 |
| Austria | 8,581 | 19,831 | +11,250 |
| China | 19,914 | 1,200 | -18,714 |
| Romania | 14,522 | 0 | -14,522 |
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 | 1,134,085 |
| Turkey | 987,610 |
| Belgium | 85,902 |
| Spain | 71,750 |
| Netherlands | 41,714 |
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 | 480,439 | 653,646 | +173,207 |
| Turkey | 814,453 | 173,157 | -641,296 |
| Belgium | 60,578 | 25,324 | -35,254 |
| Spain | 23,890 | 47,860 | +23,970 |
| Netherlands | 32,513 | 9,201 | -23,312 |
| France | 23,294 | 5,638 | -17,656 |
| Austria | 8,581 | 18,846 | +10,265 |
| India | 25,374 | 0 | -25,374 |
| China | 19,914 | 1,200 | -18,714 |
| United States | 9,783 | 8,892 | -891 |
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 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 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) | 1,267,574 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 868,018 |
| Air transport | 299,104 |
| Road transport | 29,526 |
| Other | 5,073 |
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) | 1,036,436 | 231,138 | -805,298 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 302,161 | 565,857 | +263,696 |
| Air transport | 177,757 | 121,347 | -56,410 |
| Road transport | 4,104 | 25,422 | +21,318 |
| Other | 5,073 | 0 | -5,073 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Thamesport | 807,858 |
| Dover | 636,490 |
| ZLC | 304,553 |
| London | 118,269 |
| London Stansted Airport | 107,467 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thamesport | 264,173 | 543,685 | +279,512 |
| Dover | 547,133 | 89,357 | -457,776 |
| ZLC | 279,131 | 25,422 | -253,709 |
| London | 72,399 | 45,870 | -26,529 |
| London Stansted Airport | 39,132 | 68,335 | +29,203 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 67,295 | 34,589 | -32,706 |
| East Midlands Airport | 70,497 | 30,021 | -40,476 |
| Eurotunnel | 62,337 | 37,415 | -24,922 |
| Immingham Docks | 22,712 | 21,205 | -1,507 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 35,383 | 0 | -35,383 |
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
|
19 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
9 |
|
Manufacture of furniture
|
6 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
6 |
|
Warehousing and support activities for transportation
|
4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 12 |
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROMO LIMITED | 60 |
| DESIGNERS GUILD LIMITED | 50 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 50 |
| WFD1 REALISATIONS LIMITED | 33 |
| GP & J BAKER LIMITED | 30 |
| PIERRE FREY (UK) LIMITED | 26 |
| CARIBBEAN BLINDS (UK) LIMITED | 16 |
| MADEAUX LIMITED | 15 |
| KWICK SUPPLIES LTD | 13 |
| ANDREW MARTIN INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 12 |
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+ | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | 287,989 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 169,835 |
| Kenya | 50,951 |
| France | 39,280 |
| Indonesia | 36,773 |
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 | 122,086 | 165,903 | +43,817 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 168,718 | 1,117 | -167,601 |
| Kenya | 38,669 | 12,282 | -26,387 |
| France | 21,497 | 17,783 | -3,714 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 36,773 | +36,773 |
| Romania | 25,350 | 1,849 | -23,501 |
| Kyrgyzstan | 18,775 | 0 | -18,775 |
| Canada | 12,328 | 6,180 | -6,148 |
| Germany | 13,990 | 3,498 | -10,492 |
| Netherlands | 12,480 | 0 | -12,480 |
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 | 487,858 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 219,107 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 92,362 |
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 | 247,547 | 240,311 | -7,236 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 173,994 | 45,113 | -128,881 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 70,895 | 21,467 | -49,428 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 214,485 |
| London Stansted Airport | 157,201 |
| East Midlands Airport | 149,974 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 143,196 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 64,166 |
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 | 173,994 | 40,491 | -133,503 |
| London Stansted Airport | 100,391 | 56,810 | -43,581 |
| East Midlands Airport | 66,522 | 83,452 | +16,930 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 52,511 | 90,685 | +38,174 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 61,437 | 2,729 | -58,708 |
| ZLC | 28,123 | 9,364 | -18,759 |
| Dover | 8,003 | 18,738 | +10,735 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 4,622 | +4,622 |
| Holyhead | 1,455 | 0 | -1,455 |
Quick facts
HS code: 551529
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Woven fabrics made of synthetic fibers, not specified elsewhere