Import/export HS code 551622: 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 | 1,804,730 |
| Slovenia | 247,345 |
| India | 244,094 |
| Netherlands | 212,952 |
| Italy | 166,887 |
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 | 725,045 | 1,079,685 | +354,640 |
| Slovenia | 247,345 | 0 | -247,345 |
| India | 131,945 | 112,149 | -19,796 |
| Netherlands | 78,388 | 134,564 | +56,176 |
| Italy | 108,307 | 58,580 | -49,727 |
| Taiwan | 80,884 | 65,291 | -15,593 |
| Turkey | 91,923 | 18,833 | -73,090 |
| Spain | 70,978 | 9,344 | -61,634 |
| Germany | 43,019 | 35,365 | -7,654 |
| France | 19,177 | 9,209 | -9,968 |
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 | 1,852,901 |
| Slovenia | 247,345 |
| India | 244,094 |
| Italy | 178,493 |
| Taiwan | 154,750 |
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 | 757,564 | 1,095,337 | +337,773 |
| Slovenia | 247,345 | 0 | -247,345 |
| India | 131,945 | 112,149 | -19,796 |
| Italy | 120,622 | 57,871 | -62,751 |
| Taiwan | 85,566 | 69,184 | -16,382 |
| Turkey | 91,923 | 24,194 | -67,729 |
| Spain | 72,225 | 9,344 | -62,881 |
| Lithuania | 17,662 | 34,106 | +16,444 |
| Germany | 25,357 | 0 | -25,357 |
| Bulgaria | 8,301 | 3,054 | -5,247 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 13 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
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 | 7 | -4 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West of England | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -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) | 2,176,846 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 512,106 |
| Other | 222,623 |
| Air transport | 201,051 |
| Road transport | 89,720 |
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) | 969,263 | 1,207,583 | +238,320 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 409,155 | 102,951 | -306,204 |
| Other | 80,313 | 142,310 | +61,997 |
| Air transport | 107,689 | 93,362 | -14,327 |
| Road transport | 81,784 | 7,936 | -73,848 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,379,889 |
| London Gateway Port | 467,591 |
| Dover | 405,541 |
| Southampton | 328,789 |
| 000 | 222,623 |
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 | 859,426 | 520,463 | -338,963 |
| London Gateway Port | 19,295 | 448,296 | +429,001 |
| Dover | 378,740 | 26,801 | -351,939 |
| Southampton | 64,182 | 264,607 | +200,425 |
| 000 | 80,313 | 142,310 | +61,997 |
| London Stansted Airport | 52,583 | 45,192 | -7,391 |
| ZLC | 82,869 | 7,936 | -74,933 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 19,387 | 32,128 | +12,741 |
| East Midlands Airport | 24,208 | 14,670 | -9,538 |
| Thamesport | 18,212 | 18,825 | +613 |
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 | 29 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 9 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| G.B. WHOLESALE LIMITED | 88 |
| MOBUS FABRICS LIMITED | 87 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 73 |
| FIRGATE LIMITED | 61 |
| SMD (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 50 |
| EUROPRIDE LIMITED | 37 |
| RIVER ISLAND CLOTHING CO. LIMITED | 34 |
| GOSSIP CLOTHING LIMITED | 20 |
| WL REALISATIONS (2023) LIMITED | 19 |
| CHASE ERWIN LIMITED | 18 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 26 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Morocco | 404,205 |
| Romania | 239,722 |
| China | 89,442 |
| United States | 48,953 |
| Ireland | 38,921 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco | 312,700 | 91,505 | -221,195 |
| Romania | 181,827 | 57,895 | -123,932 |
| China | 50,474 | 38,968 | -11,506 |
| United States | 43,640 | 5,313 | -38,327 |
| Ireland | 32,357 | 6,564 | -25,793 |
| Viet Nam | 25,802 | 9,887 | -15,915 |
| Spain | 17,192 | 0 | -17,192 |
| Italy | 10,406 | 5,522 | -4,884 |
| Austria | 13,377 | 0 | -13,377 |
| France | 7,660 | 4,127 | -3,533 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 15,991 |
| Switzerland | 13,338 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3,587 | 12,404 | +8,817 |
| Switzerland | 6,774 | 6,564 | -210 |
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) | 716,946 |
| Air transport | 137,044 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 86,633 |
| Other | 29,329 |
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) | 564,229 | 152,717 | -411,512 |
| Air transport | 63,927 | 73,117 | +9,190 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 86,633 | 0 | -86,633 |
| Other | 10,361 | 18,968 | +8,607 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 627,245 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 87,834 |
| London Gateway Port | 85,513 |
| Portsmouth | 54,445 |
| East Midlands Airport | 37,586 |
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 | 526,343 | 100,902 | -425,441 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 32,064 | 55,770 | +23,706 |
| London Gateway Port | 85,513 | 0 | -85,513 |
| Portsmouth | 8,931 | 45,514 | +36,583 |
| East Midlands Airport | 24,968 | 12,618 | -12,350 |
| 000 | 10,361 | 18,968 | +8,607 |
| Holyhead | 20,070 | 0 | -20,070 |
| Dover | 8,885 | 6,301 | -2,584 |
| ZLC | 4,483 | 4,729 | +246 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,412 | 0 | -2,412 |
Quick facts
HS code: 551622
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Woven fabrics made from artificial fibers, colored with dye