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 | 1,210,071 |
| Ireland | 552,626 |
| Italy | 478,993 |
| United States | 218,163 |
| Denmark | 201,149 |
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 | 638,241 | 571,830 | -66,411 |
| Ireland | 551,378 | 1,248 | -550,130 |
| Italy | 196,414 | 282,579 | +86,165 |
| United States | 103,839 | 114,324 | +10,485 |
| Denmark | 58,776 | 142,373 | +83,597 |
| Spain | 156,453 | 17,794 | -138,659 |
| China | 44,515 | 95,592 | +51,077 |
| France | 62,574 | 74,771 | +12,197 |
| Turkey | 41,588 | 76,826 | +35,238 |
| Philippines | 50,190 | 24,428 | -25,762 |
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 | 1,267,733 |
| Italy | 668,899 |
| China | 234,161 |
| United States | 204,713 |
| Spain | 176,721 |
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 | 667,334 | 600,399 | -66,935 |
| Italy | 243,951 | 424,948 | +180,997 |
| China | 92,641 | 141,520 | +48,879 |
| United States | 99,941 | 104,772 | +4,831 |
| Spain | 157,812 | 18,909 | -138,903 |
| Turkey | 49,069 | 84,919 | +35,850 |
| Philippines | 50,190 | 24,428 | -25,762 |
| Germany | 24,406 | 36,441 | +12,035 |
| Norway | 3,878 | 22,348 | +18,470 |
| France | 19,774 | 5,371 | -14,403 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 28 |
| Inner London - East | 7 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 |
| Lancashire | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | 19 | 19 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +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) | 1,319,755 |
| Air transport | 938,019 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 659,303 |
| Other | 564,176 |
| 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) | 646,602 | 673,153 | +26,551 |
| Air transport | 533,195 | 404,824 | -128,371 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 255,906 | 403,397 | +147,491 |
| Other | 563,840 | 336 | -563,504 |
| Road transport | 10,669 | 24,265 | +13,596 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 818,367 |
| 000 | 564,176 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 367,504 |
| Dover | 306,023 |
| London Stansted Airport | 229,385 |
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 | 508,495 | 309,872 | -198,623 |
| 000 | 563,840 | 336 | -563,504 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 206,512 | 160,992 | -45,520 |
| Dover | 107,466 | 198,557 | +91,091 |
| London Stansted Airport | 144,207 | 85,178 | -59,029 |
| London | 49,418 | 129,543 | +80,125 |
| London Gateway Port | 33,440 | 115,306 | +81,866 |
| East Midlands Airport | 67,335 | 73,172 | +5,837 |
| Southampton | 52,635 | 86,574 | +33,939 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 115,122 | +115,122 |
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 | 37 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 13 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 13 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 15 |
| 2026-03 | 17 |
| 2026-02 | 14 |
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-12 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 76 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 48 |
| WARWICK FABRICS (UK) LIMITED | 43 |
| JAMES HARE LIMITED | 40 |
| GP & J BAKER LIMITED | 36 |
| REDWOOD TTM LTD | 35 |
| SENATOR INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 32 |
| SMD (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 29 |
| KVADRAT LIMITED | 27 |
| ZONWERING HOLDINGS LIMITED | 26 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 42 |
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| 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 | 699,686 |
| United States | 267,733 |
| France | 102,247 |
| Italy | 65,703 |
| Portugal | 63,586 |
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 | 396,232 | 303,454 | -92,778 |
| United States | 151,326 | 116,407 | -34,919 |
| France | 83,909 | 18,338 | -65,571 |
| Italy | 32,860 | 32,843 | -17 |
| Portugal | 14,787 | 48,799 | +34,012 |
| Ireland | 14,688 | 32,231 | +17,543 |
| Australia | 8,931 | 24,754 | +15,823 |
| Japan | 18,330 | 10,421 | -7,909 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 26,134 | +26,134 |
| Sri Lanka | 24,690 | 0 | -24,690 |
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) | 889,974 |
| Air transport | 746,250 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,104 |
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) | 473,559 | 416,415 | -57,144 |
| Air transport | 424,747 | 321,503 | -103,244 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,365 | 17,739 | +8,374 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 671,171 |
| East Midlands Airport | 289,567 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 212,442 |
| Dover | 152,896 |
| London Stansted Airport | 111,120 |
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 | 369,947 | 301,224 | -68,723 |
| East Midlands Airport | 136,894 | 152,673 | +15,779 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 142,816 | 69,626 | -73,190 |
| Dover | 66,943 | 85,953 | +19,010 |
| London Stansted Airport | 38,538 | 72,582 | +34,044 |
| ZLC | 78,522 | 18,978 | -59,544 |
| Immingham Docks | 32,782 | 2,250 | -30,532 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 19,632 | +19,632 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 17,739 | +17,739 |
| Glasgow Airport | 16,364 | 0 | -16,364 |
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