Import/export HS code 551623: Color-mixed artificial fiber fabrics
Woven fabrics made from artificial fibers using yarns of different colors
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 2,303,339 |
| Belgium | 1,197,293 |
| China | 1,024,786 |
| Italy | 1,013,266 |
| Spain | 428,326 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 1,106,315 | 1,197,024 | +90,709 |
| Belgium | 815,804 | 381,489 | -434,315 |
| China | 500,607 | 524,179 | +23,572 |
| Italy | 608,524 | 404,742 | -203,782 |
| Spain | 175,595 | 252,731 | +77,136 |
| France | 167,060 | 176,297 | +9,237 |
| India | 50,392 | 23,696 | -26,696 |
| Germany | 38,683 | 25,596 | -13,087 |
| United States | 45,577 | 16,672 | -28,905 |
| Netherlands | 12,518 | 11,518 | -1,000 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 2,456,034 |
| Belgium | 1,263,531 |
| Italy | 1,096,138 |
| China | 1,034,891 |
| Spain | 434,722 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 1,211,457 | 1,244,577 | +33,120 |
| Belgium | 812,574 | 450,957 | -361,617 |
| Italy | 658,842 | 437,296 | -221,546 |
| China | 503,162 | 531,729 | +28,567 |
| Spain | 173,276 | 261,446 | +88,170 |
| India | 55,828 | 29,657 | -26,171 |
| France | 23,543 | 21,825 | -1,718 |
| Germany | 14,721 | 29,934 | +15,213 |
| Portugal | 9,515 | 21,460 | +11,945 |
| Romania | 24,474 | 3,683 | -20,791 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 27 |
| West Yorkshire | 23 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
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 | 23 | 15 | -8 |
| West Yorkshire | 18 | 17 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 3 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,962,579 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,954,363 |
| Air transport | 422,144 |
| Road transport | 237,257 |
| Other | 1,789 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,148,550 | 1,814,029 | -334,521 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,040,721 | 913,642 | -127,079 |
| Air transport | 261,566 | 160,578 | -100,988 |
| Road transport | 79,932 | 157,325 | +77,393 |
| Other | 0 | 1,789 | +1,789 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,822,644 |
| Felixstowe | 1,074,689 |
| Eurotunnel | 765,789 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 712,620 |
| ZLC | 699,199 |
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 | 1,065,107 | 757,537 | -307,570 |
| Felixstowe | 593,007 | 481,682 | -111,325 |
| Eurotunnel | 454,899 | 310,890 | -144,009 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 323,488 | 389,132 | +65,644 |
| ZLC | 390,166 | 309,033 | -81,133 |
| Southampton | 177,350 | 241,283 | +63,933 |
| London Gateway Port | 142,504 | 72,508 | -69,996 |
| London | 20,736 | 169,419 | +148,683 |
| East Midlands Airport | 114,553 | 50,995 | -63,558 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,677 | 86,556 | +83,879 |
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 | 46 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 26 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 21 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 13 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 30 |
| 2026-03 | 25 |
| 2026-02 | 24 |
| 2026-01 | 19 |
| 2025-12 | 24 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MOBUS FABRICS LIMITED | 95 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 90 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 79 |
| OSBORNE & LITTLE LIMITED | 73 |
| S.M.K. TEXTILES LIMITED | 57 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 54 |
| JTG REALISATIONS 2022 LIMITED | 54 |
| JUST FABRICS LIMITED | 50 |
| ORIGINAL FABRICS LIMITED | 49 |
| RELYON BEDS LIMITED | 49 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 53 |
| 0-1m | 21 |
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 545,226 |
| Romania | 368,962 |
| France | 219,263 |
| Poland | 81,419 |
| Morocco | 51,483 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 265,928 | 279,298 | +13,370 |
| Romania | 228,225 | 140,737 | -87,488 |
| France | 101,602 | 117,661 | +16,059 |
| Poland | 63,679 | 17,740 | -45,939 |
| Morocco | 30,342 | 21,141 | -9,201 |
| Netherlands | 16,701 | 29,823 | +13,122 |
| Canada | 17,161 | 11,605 | -5,556 |
| Ireland | 21,370 | 5,174 | -16,196 |
| Saudi Arabia | 11,080 | 10,710 | -370 |
| Jordan | 6,434 | 13,157 | +6,723 |
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 | 797,251 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 785,235 |
| Road transport | 7,975 |
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 | 397,435 | 399,816 | +2,381 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 460,323 | 324,912 | -135,411 |
| Road transport | 7,975 | 0 | -7,975 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 483,192 |
| London Stansted Airport | 298,058 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 296,706 |
| Dover | 225,775 |
| East Midlands Airport | 133,060 |
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 | 309,931 | 173,261 | -136,670 |
| London Stansted Airport | 179,858 | 118,200 | -61,658 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 87,855 | 208,851 | +120,996 |
| Dover | 113,315 | 112,460 | -855 |
| East Midlands Airport | 99,504 | 33,556 | -65,948 |
| ZLC | 35,704 | 32,837 | -2,867 |
| Portsmouth | 30,342 | 24,597 | -5,745 |
| Holyhead | 6,735 | 5,096 | -1,639 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 6,423 | +6,423 |
| Glasgow Airport | 0 | 6,372 | +6,372 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 551623
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Woven fabrics made from artificial fibers using yarns of different colors