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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,938,470 |
| India | 287,366 |
| Slovenia | 271,767 |
| Netherlands | 240,231 |
| Taiwan | 184,289 |
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 | 1,011,097 | 927,373 | -83,724 |
| India | 133,792 | 153,574 | +19,782 |
| Slovenia | 247,345 | 24,422 | -222,923 |
| Netherlands | 85,984 | 154,247 | +68,263 |
| Taiwan | 79,238 | 105,051 | +25,813 |
| Italy | 113,186 | 60,412 | -52,774 |
| Turkey | 93,501 | 57,439 | -36,062 |
| Spain | 66,914 | 21,733 | -45,181 |
| Germany | 42,550 | 27,391 | -15,159 |
| France | 18,784 | 10,956 | -7,828 |
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 | 1,979,279 |
| India | 287,366 |
| Slovenia | 271,767 |
| Taiwan | 192,864 |
| Italy | 182,334 |
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 | 1,036,254 | 943,025 | -93,229 |
| India | 133,792 | 153,574 | +19,782 |
| Slovenia | 247,345 | 24,422 | -222,923 |
| Taiwan | 86,256 | 106,608 | +20,352 |
| Italy | 119,449 | 62,885 | -56,564 |
| Turkey | 93,501 | 66,123 | -27,378 |
| Spain | 68,161 | 20,614 | -47,547 |
| Lithuania | 25,636 | 26,132 | +496 |
| Germany | 16,914 | 0 | -16,914 |
| 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 | 15 |
| Inner London - East | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Lancashire | 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 | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West of England | 1 | 2 | +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) | 2,404,233 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 560,189 |
| Other | 250,127 |
| Air transport | 206,162 |
| 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) | 1,253,472 | 1,150,761 | -102,711 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 410,604 | 149,585 | -261,019 |
| Other | 89,487 | 160,640 | +71,153 |
| Air transport | 102,263 | 103,899 | +1,636 |
| Road transport | 83,362 | 6,358 | -77,004 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,511,673 |
| London Gateway Port | 577,972 |
| Dover | 445,959 |
| Southampton | 323,311 |
| 000 | 250,127 |
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 | 929,742 | 581,931 | -347,811 |
| London Gateway Port | 27,614 | 550,358 | +522,744 |
| Dover | 381,065 | 64,894 | -316,171 |
| Southampton | 272,559 | 50,752 | -221,807 |
| 000 | 89,487 | 160,640 | +71,153 |
| ZLC | 84,447 | 6,358 | -78,089 |
| London Stansted Airport | 55,094 | 32,693 | -22,401 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,895 | 42,594 | +30,699 |
| East Midlands Airport | 23,763 | 16,530 | -7,233 |
| Thamesport | 15,409 | 22,567 | +7,158 |
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 | 33 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 10 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 6 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MOBUS FABRICS LIMITED | 91 |
| G.B. WHOLESALE LIMITED | 91 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 77 |
| FIRGATE LIMITED | 64 |
| SMD (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 51 |
| 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 | 27 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Romania | 196,396 |
| Morocco | 195,520 |
| China | 89,442 |
| Viet Nam | 57,489 |
| United States | 51,303 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romania | 94,863 | 101,533 | +6,670 |
| Morocco | 93,291 | 102,229 | +8,938 |
| China | 50,474 | 38,968 | -11,506 |
| Viet Nam | 23,775 | 33,714 | +9,939 |
| United States | 42,089 | 9,214 | -32,875 |
| Ireland | 34,335 | 8,263 | -26,072 |
| Spain | 17,192 | 0 | -17,192 |
| Italy | 8,288 | 8,528 | +240 |
| France | 9,878 | 2,983 | -6,895 |
| Austria | 10,483 | 0 | -10,483 |
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 | 14,542 |
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 | 8,752 | 5,790 | -2,962 |
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) | 454,951 |
| Air transport | 163,673 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 87,382 |
| Other | 30,533 |
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) | 248,525 | 206,426 | -42,099 |
| Air transport | 56,300 | 107,373 | +51,073 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 85,513 | 1,869 | -83,644 |
| Other | 12,339 | 18,194 | +5,855 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 347,064 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 108,585 |
| London Gateway Port | 85,513 |
| Portsmouth | 71,020 |
| East Midlands Airport | 43,503 |
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 | 187,529 | 159,535 | -27,994 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 28,988 | 79,597 | +50,609 |
| London Gateway Port | 85,513 | 0 | -85,513 |
| Portsmouth | 30,729 | 40,291 | +9,562 |
| East Midlands Airport | 21,562 | 21,941 | +379 |
| 000 | 12,339 | 18,194 | +5,855 |
| Holyhead | 20,070 | 0 | -20,070 |
| Dover | 10,197 | 6,600 | -3,597 |
| ZLC | 3,338 | 5,835 | +2,497 |
| 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