Import/export HS code 55159980: Various synthetic fabrics
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 | 530,676 |
| Italy | 463,982 |
| United States | 301,070 |
| Ireland | 236,420 |
| Denmark | 190,481 |
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 | 349,197 | 181,479 | -167,718 |
| Italy | 196,560 | 267,422 | +70,862 |
| United States | 102,239 | 198,831 | +96,592 |
| Ireland | 236,420 | 0 | -236,420 |
| Denmark | 46,201 | 144,280 | +98,079 |
| Turkey | 55,118 | 69,987 | +14,869 |
| France | 47,031 | 70,135 | +23,104 |
| China | 38,107 | 59,603 | +21,496 |
| Philippines | 45,687 | 25,539 | -20,148 |
| Spain | 31,360 | 29,070 | -2,290 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 641,092 |
| India | 565,108 |
| United States | 203,113 |
| China | 191,329 |
| Turkey | 140,679 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 226,405 | 414,687 | +188,282 |
| India | 365,658 | 199,450 | -166,208 |
| United States | 98,341 | 104,772 | +6,431 |
| China | 81,339 | 109,990 | +28,651 |
| Turkey | 64,560 | 76,119 | +11,559 |
| United Kingdom | 1,916 | 84,334 | +82,418 |
| Philippines | 45,687 | 25,539 | -20,148 |
| Spain | 32,719 | 30,185 | -2,534 |
| Germany | 13,735 | 36,441 | +22,706 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 30,959 | +30,959 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 26 |
| Inner London - East | 7 |
| Lancashire | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | 20 | 16 | -4 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 839,479 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 663,962 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 646,615 |
| Other | 237,299 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 377,798 | 461,681 | +83,883 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 376,068 | 287,894 | -88,174 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 222,507 | 424,108 | +201,601 |
| Other | 236,963 | 336 | -236,627 |
| Road transport | 26,745 | 8,189 | -18,556 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 412,438 |
| Felixstowe | 377,851 |
| Dover | 305,115 |
| 000 | 237,299 |
| London Stansted Airport | 138,343 |
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 | 173,730 | 238,708 | +64,978 |
| Felixstowe | 268,774 | 109,077 | -159,697 |
| Dover | 103,659 | 201,456 | +97,797 |
| 000 | 236,963 | 336 | -236,627 |
| London Stansted Airport | 62,712 | 75,631 | +12,919 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 118,405 | +118,405 |
| Southampton | 40,917 | 69,822 | +28,905 |
| East Midlands Airport | 36,239 | 64,438 | +28,199 |
| Eurotunnel | 53,160 | 29,386 | -23,774 |
| Thamesport | 29,124 | 51,693 | +22,569 |
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
|
13 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
13 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
11 |
|
Manufacture of furniture
|
5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 16 |
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 17 |
| 2026-02 | 14 |
| 2026-01 | 19 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 77 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 49 |
| WARWICK FABRICS (UK) LIMITED | 41 |
| JAMES HARE LIMITED | 40 |
| GP & J BAKER LIMITED | 36 |
| REDWOOD TTM LTD | 35 |
| SENATOR INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 33 |
| KVADRAT LIMITED | 28 |
| SMD (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 28 |
| ZONWERING HOLDINGS LIMITED | 27 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 40 |
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 627,257 |
| United States | 171,208 |
| Portugal | 64,736 |
| Italy | 62,852 |
| Ireland | 45,654 |
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 | 354,022 | 273,235 | -80,787 |
| United States | 68,298 | 102,910 | +34,612 |
| Portugal | 24,727 | 40,009 | +15,282 |
| Italy | 32,231 | 30,621 | -1,610 |
| Ireland | 16,111 | 29,543 | +13,432 |
| Japan | 5,569 | 22,927 | +17,358 |
| Lithuania | 1,482 | 24,652 | +23,170 |
| France | 6,012 | 18,338 | +12,326 |
| Canada | 4,712 | 19,409 | +14,697 |
| China | 15,577 | 6,237 | -9,340 |
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) | 826,967 |
| Air transport | 511,459 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,058 |
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) | 440,228 | 386,739 | -53,489 |
| Air transport | 213,047 | 298,412 | +85,365 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,496 | 4,562 | +2,066 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 635,032 |
| East Midlands Airport | 261,324 |
| Dover | 150,616 |
| London Stansted Airport | 110,773 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 96,110 |
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 | 325,894 | 309,138 | -16,756 |
| East Midlands Airport | 108,480 | 152,844 | +44,364 |
| Dover | 99,781 | 50,835 | -48,946 |
| London Stansted Airport | 31,091 | 79,682 | +48,591 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 49,777 | 46,333 | -3,444 |
| ZLC | 16,584 | 13,114 | -3,470 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 19,632 | +19,632 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,194 | 2,250 | -5,944 |
| Manchester Airport | 7,115 | 1,438 | -5,677 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 4,562 | +4,562 |
Quick facts
HS code: 55159980
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Woven fabrics made of synthetic fibers, not specified elsewhere