Import/export HS code 551599: 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 1,103,712 |
| Ireland | 607,366 |
| Italy | 406,721 |
| Spain | 174,247 |
| France | 151,633 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 606,247 | 497,465 | -108,782 |
| Ireland | 504,356 | 103,010 | -401,346 |
| Italy | 201,966 | 204,755 | +2,789 |
| Spain | 133,188 | 41,059 | -92,129 |
| France | 76,270 | 75,363 | -907 |
| China | 41,427 | 73,702 | +32,275 |
| United States | 102,837 | 7,112 | -95,725 |
| Turkey | 38,749 | 70,023 | +31,274 |
| Denmark | 48,163 | 29,932 | -18,231 |
| Philippines | 53,375 | 15,839 | -37,536 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 1,169,903 |
| Italy | 493,315 |
| China | 188,746 |
| Spain | 179,417 |
| Turkey | 124,346 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 651,759 | 518,144 | -133,615 |
| Italy | 231,227 | 262,088 | +30,861 |
| China | 94,378 | 94,368 | -10 |
| Spain | 137,243 | 42,174 | -95,069 |
| Turkey | 43,534 | 80,812 | +37,278 |
| United States | 99,941 | 0 | -99,941 |
| Philippines | 53,375 | 15,839 | -37,536 |
| Germany | 43,973 | 7,457 | -36,516 |
| Pakistan | 40,728 | 0 | -40,728 |
| France | 32,854 | 5,371 | -27,483 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 25 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 |
| Inner London - East | 6 |
| Lancashire | 6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
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 | 16 | 20 | +4 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Lancashire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,222,342 |
| Air transport | 782,831 |
| Other | 618,916 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 499,590 |
| Road transport | 34,934 |
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) | 657,482 | 564,860 | -92,622 |
| Air transport | 505,060 | 277,771 | -227,289 |
| Other | 516,818 | 102,098 | -414,720 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 291,103 | 208,487 | -82,616 |
| Road transport | 7,402 | 27,532 | +20,130 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 789,710 |
| 000 | 618,916 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 247,064 |
| Dover | 245,944 |
| London Stansted Airport | 223,150 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 488,772 | 300,938 | -187,834 |
| 000 | 516,818 | 102,098 | -414,720 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 199,738 | 47,326 | -152,412 |
| Dover | 120,405 | 125,539 | +5,134 |
| London Stansted Airport | 120,493 | 102,657 | -17,836 |
| London | 35,889 | 129,783 | +93,894 |
| Southampton | 96,350 | 35,448 | -60,902 |
| East Midlands Airport | 62,940 | 66,511 | +3,571 |
| London Gateway Port | 19,832 | 100,083 | +80,251 |
| Eurotunnel | 87,802 | 13,316 | -74,486 |
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 | 36 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 15 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 12 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 19 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 73 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 47 |
| JAMES HARE LIMITED | 39 |
| WARWICK FABRICS (UK) LIMITED | 39 |
| GP & J BAKER LIMITED | 36 |
| REDWOOD TTM LTD | 35 |
| SENATOR INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 28 |
| SMD (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 27 |
| WHALEYS(BRADFORD)LIMITED | 24 |
| KVADRAT LIMITED | 23 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 46 |
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 659,820 |
| United States | 276,663 |
| France | 102,461 |
| Portugal | 69,695 |
| Italy | 66,929 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 428,322 | 231,498 | -196,824 |
| United States | 195,396 | 81,267 | -114,129 |
| France | 90,319 | 12,142 | -78,177 |
| Portugal | 32,304 | 37,391 | +5,087 |
| Italy | 39,020 | 27,909 | -11,111 |
| Ireland | 12,733 | 32,755 | +20,022 |
| Australia | 25,575 | 16,713 | -8,862 |
| Sri Lanka | 28,855 | 0 | -28,855 |
| Japan | 27,875 | 0 | -27,875 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 26,134 | +26,134 |
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) | 856,744 |
| Air transport | 723,433 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 44,686 |
| Road transport | 2,459 |
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) | 509,294 | 347,450 | -161,844 |
| Air transport | 494,074 | 229,359 | -264,715 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,947 | 17,739 | -9,208 |
| Road transport | 2,459 | 0 | -2,459 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 638,942 |
| East Midlands Airport | 301,623 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 210,159 |
| Dover | 153,904 |
| ZLC | 99,628 |
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 | 403,381 | 235,561 | -167,820 |
| East Midlands Airport | 176,772 | 124,851 | -51,921 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 168,121 | 42,038 | -126,083 |
| Dover | 71,770 | 82,134 | +10,364 |
| ZLC | 82,280 | 17,348 | -64,932 |
| London Stansted Airport | 37,386 | 41,345 | +3,959 |
| Felixstowe | 16,644 | 17,739 | +1,095 |
| Immingham Docks | 32,782 | 1,170 | -31,612 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 19,632 | +19,632 |
| Manchester Airport | 15,610 | 1,205 | -14,405 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 551599
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Woven fabrics made of synthetic fibers, not specified elsewhere