Import/export HS code 55159190: Various fabrics with man-made filaments
Woven fabrics made with synthetic fibers and man-made filaments, not specified elsewhere
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 | 544,935 |
| United States | 421,168 |
| India | 265,745 |
| Italy | 63,754 |
| France | 22,918 |
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 | 303,222 | 241,713 | -61,509 |
| United States | 240,010 | 181,158 | -58,852 |
| India | 139,229 | 126,516 | -12,713 |
| Italy | 38,348 | 25,406 | -12,942 |
| France | 3,429 | 19,489 | +16,060 |
| Belgium | 10,369 | 9,769 | -600 |
| Turkey | 11,254 | 1,224 | -10,030 |
| Bulgaria | 6,092 | 0 | -6,092 |
| Tunisia | 0 | 3,553 | +3,553 |
| Netherlands | 2,080 | 1,045 | -1,035 |
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 | 552,774 |
| United States | 421,990 |
| India | 296,791 |
| Italy | 55,646 |
| Turkey | 24,601 |
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 | 309,861 | 242,913 | -66,948 |
| United States | 244,303 | 177,687 | -66,616 |
| India | 150,909 | 145,882 | -5,027 |
| Italy | 31,828 | 23,818 | -8,010 |
| Turkey | 13,954 | 10,647 | -3,307 |
| Spain | 0 | 5,403 | +5,403 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 3,553 | +3,553 |
| Morocco | 2,336 | 0 | -2,336 |
| France | 0 | 2,218 | +2,218 |
| Czechia | 2,080 | 0 | -2,080 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 |
| West Midlands | 2 |
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 | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 760,305 |
| Air transport | 518,711 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 74,504 |
| Road transport | 9,315 |
| Other | 5,655 |
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) | 418,677 | 341,628 | -77,049 |
| Air transport | 275,327 | 243,384 | -31,943 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 47,395 | 27,109 | -20,286 |
| Road transport | 9,315 | 0 | -9,315 |
| Other | 5,655 | 0 | -5,655 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 442,516 |
| London Gateway Port | 282,924 |
| Felixstowe | 202,563 |
| Southampton | 176,730 |
| Liverpool Docks | 71,701 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 252,627 | 189,889 | -62,738 |
| London Gateway Port | 56,939 | 225,985 | +169,046 |
| Felixstowe | 160,547 | 42,016 | -118,531 |
| Southampton | 111,992 | 64,738 | -47,254 |
| Liverpool Docks | 71,701 | 0 | -71,701 |
| London | 22,132 | 17,015 | -5,117 |
| Dover | 25,567 | 8,506 | -17,061 |
| Manchester Airport | 9,866 | 23,462 | +13,596 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,636 | 14,880 | +11,244 |
| Eurotunnel | 11,351 | 7,155 | -4,196 |
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
|
14 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
6 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of wearing apparel
|
4 |
|
Activities of membership organisations
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 4 |
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROMO LIMITED | 57 |
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 50 |
| REDWOOD TTM LTD | 32 |
| SEKERS FABRICS LIMITED | 22 |
| OVERSEAS TRADING LIMITED | 21 |
| BRISTOL UNIFORMS LIMITED | 15 |
| GP & J BAKER LIMITED | 14 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 11 |
| JERSEYTEX LTD. | 9 |
| MULBERRY COMPANY (DESIGN) LIMITED | 8 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,425,292 |
| United States | 1,000,198 |
| China | 416,765 |
| Morocco | 402,193 |
| France | 138,241 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 641,854 | 783,438 | +141,584 |
| United States | 525,793 | 474,405 | -51,388 |
| China | 183,477 | 233,288 | +49,811 |
| Morocco | 273,834 | 128,359 | -145,475 |
| France | 15,924 | 122,317 | +106,393 |
| South Korea | 80,853 | 28,031 | -52,822 |
| Japan | 39,417 | 20,706 | -18,711 |
| Netherlands | 30,814 | 15,752 | -15,062 |
| Poland | 12,835 | 33,432 | +20,597 |
| Germany | 24,571 | 16,232 | -8,339 |
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) | 2,152,863 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 969,160 |
| Air transport | 740,285 |
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) | 1,029,233 | 1,123,630 | +94,397 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 517,000 | 452,160 | -64,840 |
| Air transport | 394,489 | 345,796 | -48,693 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,911,334 |
| Southampton | 964,537 |
| Manchester Airport | 372,518 |
| Dover | 180,466 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 147,080 |
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 | 963,628 | 947,706 | -15,922 |
| Southampton | 512,377 | 452,160 | -60,217 |
| Manchester Airport | 172,814 | 199,704 | +26,890 |
| Dover | 25,854 | 154,612 | +128,758 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 92,688 | 54,392 | -38,296 |
| East Midlands Airport | 73,902 | 57,979 | -15,923 |
| Portsmouth | 33,910 | 12,457 | -21,453 |
| ZLC | 25,950 | 18,664 | -7,286 |
| London Stansted Airport | 23,850 | 15,057 | -8,793 |
| London | 0 | 5,894 | +5,894 |
Quick facts
HS code: 55159190
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Woven fabrics made with synthetic fibers and man-made filaments, not specified elsewhere