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 | 1,130,313 |
| Turkey | 812,796 |
| Belgium | 214,993 |
| France | 85,173 |
| Spain | 65,698 |
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 | 459,745 | 670,568 | +210,823 |
| Turkey | 735,965 | 76,831 | -659,134 |
| Belgium | 125,495 | 89,498 | -35,997 |
| France | 56,198 | 28,975 | -27,223 |
| Spain | 14,642 | 51,056 | +36,414 |
| Netherlands | 34,933 | 24,114 | -10,819 |
| United States | 29,932 | 13,985 | -15,947 |
| Austria | 8,422 | 22,825 | +14,403 |
| China | 18,921 | 2,193 | -16,728 |
| Romania | 16,834 | 0 | -16,834 |
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 | 1,160,283 |
| Turkey | 1,012,520 |
| Belgium | 84,154 |
| Spain | 65,698 |
| Netherlands | 43,148 |
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 | 477,303 | 682,980 | +205,677 |
| Turkey | 836,324 | 176,196 | -660,128 |
| Belgium | 60,686 | 23,468 | -37,218 |
| Spain | 14,642 | 51,056 | +36,414 |
| Netherlands | 33,947 | 9,201 | -24,746 |
| Austria | 8,422 | 21,840 | +13,418 |
| France | 21,746 | 7,186 | -14,560 |
| United States | 18,220 | 7,818 | -10,402 |
| India | 25,374 | 0 | -25,374 |
| China | 18,921 | 2,193 | -16,728 |
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 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| 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) | 1,302,524 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 877,791 |
| Air transport | 309,321 |
| 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) | 1,065,784 | 236,740 | -829,044 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 279,091 | 598,700 | +319,609 |
| Air transport | 188,245 | 121,076 | -67,169 |
| 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 | 818,479 |
| Dover | 651,029 |
| ZLC | 304,553 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 124,026 |
| Eurotunnel | 117,199 |
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 | 241,580 | 576,899 | +335,319 |
| Dover | 546,164 | 104,865 | -441,299 |
| ZLC | 279,131 | 25,422 | -253,709 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 87,841 | 36,185 | -51,656 |
| Eurotunnel | 77,770 | 39,429 | -38,341 |
| London | 66,737 | 47,939 | -18,798 |
| London Stansted Airport | 39,379 | 69,019 | +29,640 |
| East Midlands Airport | 77,666 | 29,066 | -48,600 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 35,383 | 0 | -35,383 |
| Birmingham Airport | 11,254 | 20,413 | +9,159 |
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 | 18 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROMO LIMITED | 59 |
| DESIGNERS GUILD LIMITED | 49 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 49 |
| WFD1 REALISATIONS LIMITED | 33 |
| GP & J BAKER LIMITED | 29 |
| PIERRE FREY (UK) LIMITED | 26 |
| CARIBBEAN BLINDS (UK) LIMITED | 15 |
| MADEAUX LIMITED | 15 |
| KWICK SUPPLIES LTD | 13 |
| ANDREW MARTIN INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 11 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 24 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 311,183 |
| United States | 295,348 |
| Kenya | 56,659 |
| France | 39,610 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 310,066 | 1,117 | -308,949 |
| United States | 115,384 | 179,964 | +64,580 |
| Kenya | 31,214 | 25,445 | -5,769 |
| France | 21,875 | 17,735 | -4,140 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 36,773 | +36,773 |
| Romania | 24,135 | 3,064 | -21,071 |
| Germany | 19,730 | 4,575 | -15,155 |
| Canada | 14,714 | 6,180 | -8,534 |
| Kyrgyzstan | 0 | 18,775 | +18,775 |
| United Arab Emirates | 13,658 | 3,215 | -10,443 |
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 | 521,870 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 354,811 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 99,318 |
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 | 253,220 | 268,650 | +15,430 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 307,902 | 46,909 | -260,993 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 57,909 | 41,409 | -16,500 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 350,189 |
| East Midlands Airport | 176,396 |
| London Stansted Airport | 167,440 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 141,934 |
| 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 | 307,902 | 42,287 | -265,615 |
| East Midlands Airport | 88,259 | 88,137 | -122 |
| London Stansted Airport | 91,245 | 76,195 | -15,050 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 46,027 | 95,907 | +49,880 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 41,447 | 22,719 | -18,728 |
| ZLC | 27,689 | 8,411 | -19,278 |
| Dover | 13,010 | 18,690 | +5,680 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 4,622 | +4,622 |
| Holyhead | 3,452 | 0 | -3,452 |
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