Import/export HS code 551529: 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 967,367 |
| Turkey | 783,849 |
| Belgium | 224,253 |
| France | 78,369 |
| Netherlands | 56,514 |
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 | 497,405 | 469,962 | -27,443 |
| Turkey | 578,172 | 205,677 | -372,495 |
| Belgium | 149,604 | 74,649 | -74,955 |
| France | 49,010 | 29,359 | -19,651 |
| Netherlands | 33,947 | 22,567 | -11,380 |
| United States | 37,046 | 19,084 | -17,962 |
| Spain | 14,642 | 26,772 | +12,130 |
| Austria | 8,422 | 13,212 | +4,790 |
| China | 18,921 | 993 | -17,928 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 996,665 |
| Italy | 992,582 |
| Belgium | 82,225 |
| Spain | 41,414 |
| Netherlands | 40,615 |
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 | 704,857 | 291,808 | -413,049 |
| Italy | 512,507 | 480,075 | -32,432 |
| Belgium | 63,396 | 18,829 | -44,567 |
| Spain | 14,642 | 26,772 | +12,130 |
| Netherlands | 33,947 | 6,668 | -27,279 |
| United States | 21,417 | 10,992 | -10,425 |
| France | 3,065 | 25,867 | +22,802 |
| India | 23,414 | 1,960 | -21,454 |
| Austria | 8,422 | 13,212 | +4,790 |
| China | 18,921 | 993 | -17,928 |
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 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 |
| Lancashire | 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 | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 4 | +4 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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) | 1,318,254 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 707,604 |
| Air transport | 268,726 |
| Road transport | 8,819 |
| 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) | 946,563 | 371,691 | -574,872 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 282,060 | 425,544 | +143,484 |
| Air transport | 175,211 | 93,515 | -81,696 |
| Road transport | 4,573 | 4,246 | -327 |
| 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 | 653,305 |
| Dover | 649,851 |
| ZLC | 283,846 |
| Eurotunnel | 147,402 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 125,142 |
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 | 246,891 | 406,414 | +159,523 |
| Dover | 381,413 | 268,438 | -112,975 |
| ZLC | 279,600 | 4,246 | -275,354 |
| Eurotunnel | 119,844 | 27,558 | -92,286 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 84,873 | 40,269 | -44,604 |
| East Midlands Airport | 60,532 | 44,832 | -15,700 |
| London | 73,161 | 29,637 | -43,524 |
| London Stansted Airport | 35,247 | 46,257 | +11,010 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 35,383 | 0 | -35,383 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 30,542 | 1,378 | -29,164 |
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 | 17 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 7 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 6 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROMO LIMITED | 55 |
| DESIGNERS GUILD LIMITED | 45 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 45 |
| WFD1 REALISATIONS LIMITED | 33 |
| GP & J BAKER LIMITED | 27 |
| PIERRE FREY (UK) LIMITED | 24 |
| MADEAUX LIMITED | 15 |
| CARIBBEAN BLINDS (UK) LIMITED | 13 |
| KWICK SUPPLIES LTD | 12 |
| ALTFIELD 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 | 23 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 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 | 373,147 |
| United States | 350,741 |
| Czechia | 89,854 |
| Kenya | 67,098 |
| France | 40,511 |
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 | 372,030 | 1,117 | -370,913 |
| United States | 191,526 | 159,215 | -32,311 |
| Czechia | 89,854 | 0 | -89,854 |
| Kenya | 41,653 | 25,445 | -16,208 |
| France | 28,064 | 12,447 | -15,617 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 36,773 | +36,773 |
| Romania | 17,361 | 10,115 | -7,246 |
| Germany | 19,730 | 4,575 | -15,155 |
| Canada | 13,794 | 5,613 | -8,181 |
| Kyrgyzstan | 0 | 18,775 | +18,775 |
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 | 513,392 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 475,839 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 206,203 |
| Road transport | 2,033 |
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 | 280,159 | 233,233 | -46,926 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 432,513 | 43,326 | -389,187 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 159,319 | 46,884 | -112,435 |
| Road transport | 2,033 | 0 | -2,033 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 408,570 |
| East Midlands Airport | 175,546 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 159,598 |
| London Stansted Airport | 155,146 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 126,882 |
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 | 369,866 | 38,704 | -331,162 |
| East Midlands Airport | 98,113 | 77,433 | -20,680 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 126,116 | 33,482 | -92,634 |
| London Stansted Airport | 80,474 | 74,672 | -5,802 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 53,190 | 73,692 | +20,502 |
| London Gateway Port | 62,647 | 0 | -62,647 |
| ZLC | 50,415 | 7,436 | -42,979 |
| Dover | 27,714 | 13,402 | -14,312 |
| 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