Import/export HS code 551612: Dyed artificial fiber fabrics
Woven fabrics made from artificial fibers, colored with dye
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 | 839,251 |
| Italy | 780,599 |
| India | 190,621 |
| Turkey | 143,030 |
| Slovenia | 102,732 |
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 | 492,217 | 347,034 | -145,183 |
| Italy | 438,542 | 342,057 | -96,485 |
| India | 178,279 | 12,342 | -165,937 |
| Turkey | 99,182 | 43,848 | -55,334 |
| Slovenia | 83,972 | 18,760 | -65,212 |
| Spain | 49,512 | 26,878 | -22,634 |
| Germany | 22,667 | 33,615 | +10,948 |
| United States | 1,147 | 45,805 | +44,658 |
| South Korea | 0 | 42,069 | +42,069 |
| Romania | 38,404 | 3,659 | -34,745 |
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 | 861,810 |
| Italy | 787,052 |
| Turkey | 199,740 |
| India | 193,516 |
| Slovenia | 102,732 |
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 | 510,651 | 351,159 | -159,492 |
| Italy | 438,617 | 348,435 | -90,182 |
| Turkey | 120,777 | 78,963 | -41,814 |
| India | 179,240 | 14,276 | -164,964 |
| Slovenia | 83,972 | 18,760 | -65,212 |
| United Kingdom | 55,033 | 9,218 | -45,815 |
| Germany | 19,261 | 36,720 | +17,459 |
| Spain | 36,506 | 12,797 | -23,709 |
| United States | 0 | 44,833 | +44,833 |
| South Korea | 0 | 41,028 | +41,028 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 15 |
| Inner London - East | 9 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
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 | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 8 | 3 | -5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
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) | 1,277,740 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 937,106 |
| Air transport | 163,735 |
| Road transport | 62,285 |
| Other | 1,041 |
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) | 784,834 | 492,906 | -291,928 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 560,510 | 376,596 | -183,914 |
| Air transport | 72,472 | 91,263 | +18,791 |
| Road transport | 40,754 | 21,531 | -19,223 |
| Other | 0 | 1,041 | +1,041 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 795,770 |
| Felixstowe | 614,643 |
| Southampton | 366,444 |
| Thamesport | 175,924 |
| London Gateway Port | 124,529 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 469,338 | 326,432 | -142,906 |
| Felixstowe | 360,007 | 254,636 | -105,371 |
| Southampton | 238,233 | 128,211 | -110,022 |
| Thamesport | 103,182 | 72,742 | -30,440 |
| London Gateway Port | 85,949 | 38,580 | -47,369 |
| London Stansted Airport | 14,029 | 61,082 | +47,053 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 41,048 | 22,317 | -18,731 |
| ZLC | 40,754 | 21,531 | -19,223 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 26,927 | 23,563 | -3,364 |
| Eurotunnel | 32,125 | 1,744 | -30,381 |
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 | 32 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 27 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 12 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
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 | 35 |
| 0-1m | 16 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Cambodia | 4,372,926 |
| Morocco | 534,121 |
| Germany | 122,387 |
| Romania | 104,236 |
| Poland | 59,638 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambodia | 1,258,103 | 3,114,823 | +1,856,720 |
| Morocco | 282,127 | 251,994 | -30,133 |
| Germany | 4,366 | 118,021 | +113,655 |
| Romania | 64,308 | 39,928 | -24,380 |
| Poland | 30,150 | 29,488 | -662 |
| France | 24,746 | 26,186 | +1,440 |
| China | 16,143 | 32,662 | +16,519 |
| Indonesia | 39,679 | 0 | -39,679 |
| Ireland | 2,970 | 7,095 | +4,125 |
| Turkey | 9,437 | 0 | -9,437 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,293,737 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 939,275 |
| Air transport | 196,260 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,176,757 | 3,116,980 | +1,940,223 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 458,634 | 480,641 | +22,007 |
| Air transport | 130,058 | 66,202 | -63,856 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 3,202,434 |
| Felixstowe | 1,121,683 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 452,867 |
| Portsmouth | 390,591 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 147,280 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,167,940 | 2,034,494 | +866,554 |
| Felixstowe | 41,354 | 1,080,329 | +1,038,975 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 204,278 | 248,589 | +44,311 |
| Portsmouth | 192,647 | 197,944 | +5,297 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 108,197 | 39,083 | -69,114 |
| Dover | 24,616 | 19,616 | -5,000 |
| East Midlands Airport | 19,333 | 19,786 | +453 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,486 | 9,732 | +7,246 |
| Holyhead | 2,070 | 5,920 | +3,850 |
| ZLC | 2,528 | 3,598 | +1,070 |
Quick facts
HS code: 551612
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Woven fabrics made from artificial fibers, colored with dye