Import/export HS code 55159920: Unbleached or bleached synthetic fabrics
Plain or bleached woven fabrics made of synthetic fibers
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 149,279 |
| Spain | 78,964 |
| China | 27,085 |
| Germany | 10,671 |
| United States | 1,600 |
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 | 69,423 | 79,856 | +10,433 |
| Spain | 78,964 | 0 | -78,964 |
| China | 12,767 | 14,318 | +1,551 |
| Germany | 10,671 | 0 | -10,671 |
| United States | 1,600 | 0 | -1,600 |
| Italy | 1,068 | 0 | -1,068 |
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 | 154,991 |
| Spain | 78,964 |
| China | 21,373 |
| Germany | 10,671 |
| United States | 1,600 |
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 | 69,423 | 85,568 | +16,145 |
| Spain | 78,964 | 0 | -78,964 |
| China | 12,767 | 8,606 | -4,161 |
| Germany | 10,671 | 0 | -10,671 |
| United States | 1,600 | 0 | -1,600 |
| Italy | 1,068 | 0 | -1,068 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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) | 177,432 |
| Air transport | 80,564 |
| Other | 10,671 |
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) | 83,258 | 94,174 | +10,916 |
| Air transport | 80,564 | 0 | -80,564 |
| Other | 10,671 | 0 | -10,671 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 95,575 |
| London Gateway Port | 54,753 |
| London Stansted Airport | 41,622 |
| East Midlands Airport | 37,342 |
| Southampton | 17,430 |
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 | 64,143 | 31,432 | -32,711 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,329 | 48,424 | +42,095 |
| London Stansted Airport | 41,622 | 0 | -41,622 |
| East Midlands Airport | 37,342 | 0 | -37,342 |
| Southampton | 11,718 | 5,712 | -6,006 |
| 000 | 10,671 | 0 | -10,671 |
| London | 0 | 8,606 | +8,606 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,600 | 0 | -1,600 |
| Thamesport | 1,068 | 0 | -1,068 |
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 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 2 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-01 | 2 |
| 2024-11 | 2 |
| 2024-03 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Australia | 29,821 |
| Kenya | 12,256 |
| United States | 7,194 |
| India | 4,755 |
| Poland | 3,159 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 16,644 | 13,177 | -3,467 |
| Kenya | 0 | 12,256 | +12,256 |
| United States | 4,195 | 2,999 | -1,196 |
| India | 4,755 | 0 | -4,755 |
| Poland | 3,159 | 0 | -3,159 |
| Viet Nam | 2,530 | 0 | -2,530 |
| Ireland | 1,299 | 0 | -1,299 |
| Japan | 1,024 | 0 | -1,024 |
| Singapore | 0 | 1,016 | +1,016 |
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 | 33,233 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,821 |
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 | 16,962 | 16,271 | -691 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,644 | 13,177 | -3,467 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 29,821 |
| East Midlands Airport | 12,358 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,256 |
| Manchester Airport | 3,735 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,569 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 16,644 | 13,177 | -3,467 |
| East Midlands Airport | 10,564 | 1,794 | -8,770 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 12,256 | +12,256 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,530 | 1,205 | -1,325 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,569 | 0 | -2,569 |
| ZLC | 1,299 | 1,016 | -283 |
Quick facts
HS code: 55159920
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Plain or bleached woven fabrics made of synthetic fibers