Import/export HS code 55159110: Unbleached or bleached fabrics with man-made filaments
Plain or bleached woven fabrics made with synthetic fibers and 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 954,167 |
| United States | 208,263 |
| India | 39,027 |
| France | 37,443 |
| Spain | 3,995 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 426,280 | 527,887 | +101,607 |
| United States | 20,722 | 187,541 | +166,819 |
| India | 5,071 | 33,956 | +28,885 |
| France | 21,203 | 16,240 | -4,963 |
| Spain | 3,995 | 0 | -3,995 |
| Italy | 2,504 | 0 | -2,504 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 954,167 |
| India | 149,525 |
| United States | 140,453 |
| Italy | 1,254 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 426,280 | 527,887 | +101,607 |
| India | 31,519 | 118,006 | +86,487 |
| United States | 20,722 | 119,731 | +99,009 |
| Italy | 1,254 | 0 | -1,254 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Lancashire | 1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 734,732 |
| Air transport | 508,109 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,558 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 344,005 | 390,727 | +46,722 |
| Air transport | 133,212 | 374,897 | +241,685 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,558 | 0 | -2,558 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 410,916 |
| Manchester Airport | 231,584 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 219,655 |
| Felixstowe | 212,333 |
| Liverpool Docks | 62,005 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 68,465 | 342,451 | +273,986 |
| Manchester Airport | 94,424 | 137,160 | +42,736 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,504 | 217,151 | +214,647 |
| Felixstowe | 164,057 | 48,276 | -115,781 |
| Liverpool Docks | 62,005 | 0 | -62,005 |
| Southampton | 49,478 | 0 | -49,478 |
| East Midlands Airport | 13,187 | 20,586 | +7,399 |
| Bristol Airport | 20,722 | 0 | -20,722 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,558 | 0 | -2,558 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,375 | 0 | -2,375 |
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
|
3 |
|
Construction of buildings
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of furniture
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
1 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-05 | 4 |
| 2025-04 | 2 |
| 2024-08 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| REDWOOD TTM LTD | 30 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 13 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 12 |
| PPT GROUP UK LTD | 10 |
| OSBORNE & LITTLE LIMITED | 6 |
| CASAMANCE LIMITED | 4 |
| DESIGNERS GUILD LIMITED | 3 |
| JAMES HARE LIMITED | 2 |
| BRISTOL UNIFORMS LIMITED | 2 |
| GP & J BAKER LIMITED | 2 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Tunisia | 2,955,191 |
| India | 71,939 |
| Italy | 69,056 |
| Turkey | 66,011 |
| Czechia | 60,076 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | 1,552,457 | 1,402,734 | -149,723 |
| India | 20,849 | 51,090 | +30,241 |
| Italy | 47,683 | 21,373 | -26,310 |
| Turkey | 0 | 66,011 | +66,011 |
| Czechia | 53,899 | 6,177 | -47,722 |
| Germany | 0 | 40,980 | +40,980 |
| United States | 17,218 | 18,638 | +1,420 |
| China | 0 | 20,935 | +20,935 |
| Morocco | 0 | 7,242 | +7,242 |
| Spain | 3,751 | 1,984 | -1,767 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,035,173 |
| Air transport | 311,331 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,198 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,496,516 | 1,538,657 | +42,141 |
| Air transport | 213,551 | 97,780 | -115,771 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,586 | 11,612 | +7,026 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,967,406 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 208,334 |
| Dover | 66,830 |
| East Midlands Airport | 64,331 |
| ZLC | 20,935 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,478,995 | 1,488,411 | +9,416 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 151,705 | 56,629 | -95,076 |
| Dover | 16,584 | 50,246 | +33,662 |
| East Midlands Airport | 51,141 | 13,190 | -37,951 |
| ZLC | 0 | 20,935 | +20,935 |
| Southampton | 4,586 | 11,612 | +7,026 |
| Manchester Airport | 9,153 | 2,561 | -6,592 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,552 | 4,465 | +2,913 |
| Holyhead | 937 | 0 | -937 |
Quick facts
HS code: 55159110
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Plain or bleached woven fabrics made with synthetic fibers and man-made filaments