Import/export HS code 551643: 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 3,785,030 |
| Turkey | 3,045,242 |
| Belgium | 1,833,401 |
| France | 890,717 |
| United States | 52,219 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1,812,773 | 1,972,257 | +159,484 |
| Turkey | 1,497,684 | 1,547,558 | +49,874 |
| Belgium | 832,944 | 1,000,457 | +167,513 |
| France | 502,435 | 388,282 | -114,153 |
| United States | 20,831 | 31,388 | +10,557 |
| India | 23,151 | 13,176 | -9,975 |
| Germany | 12,842 | 19,341 | +6,499 |
| Spain | 14,591 | 11,767 | -2,824 |
| Switzerland | 951 | 18,424 | +17,473 |
| Denmark | 2,171 | 12,094 | +9,923 |
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 | 4,016,161 |
| Turkey | 3,496,576 |
| Belgium | 1,427,107 |
| France | 701,349 |
| India | 47,988 |
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 | 1,881,549 | 2,134,612 | +253,063 |
| Turkey | 1,650,973 | 1,845,603 | +194,630 |
| Belgium | 754,808 | 672,299 | -82,509 |
| France | 384,566 | 316,783 | -67,783 |
| India | 31,228 | 16,760 | -14,468 |
| Spain | 5,826 | 10,641 | +4,815 |
| United States | 5,827 | 5,668 | -159 |
| China | 7,408 | 0 | -7,408 |
| Germany | 2,907 | 3,577 | +670 |
| Hungary | 4,703 | 0 | -4,703 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 24 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 |
| Lancashire | 5 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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 | 19 | 18 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,385,893 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 752,287 |
| Air transport | 514,289 |
| Road transport | 97,906 |
| Other | 8,910 |
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) | 4,004,719 | 4,381,174 | +376,455 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 398,987 | 353,300 | -45,687 |
| Air transport | 293,479 | 220,810 | -72,669 |
| Road transport | 42,090 | 55,816 | +13,726 |
| Other | 2,252 | 6,658 | +4,406 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 2,766,971 |
| Dover | 2,525,278 |
| London | 1,505,956 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,446,212 |
| Felixstowe | 272,030 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 1,353,918 | 1,413,053 | +59,135 |
| Dover | 1,160,350 | 1,364,928 | +204,578 |
| London | 618,538 | 887,418 | +268,880 |
| Eurotunnel | 826,231 | 619,981 | -206,250 |
| Felixstowe | 151,526 | 120,504 | -31,022 |
| East Midlands Airport | 117,974 | 111,378 | -6,596 |
| London Gateway Port | 121,038 | 100,441 | -20,597 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 116,615 | 88,617 | -27,998 |
| London Stansted Airport | 95,760 | 55,798 | -39,962 |
| Thamesport | 43,487 | 61,283 | +17,796 |
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 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 23 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 11 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 23 |
| 2026-03 | 19 |
| 2026-02 | 22 |
| 2026-01 | 18 |
| 2025-12 | 17 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 86 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 78 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 65 |
| GP & J BAKER LIMITED | 64 |
| ORIGINAL FABRICS LIMITED | 64 |
| OSBORNE & LITTLE LIMITED | 56 |
| ANDREW MARTIN INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 54 |
| HARRISON SPINKS BEDS LTD | 50 |
| VI - SPRING LIMITED | 49 |
| JOHN LEWIS PLC | 46 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 41 |
| 0-1m | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 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 | 1,376,993 |
| France | 664,758 |
| Canada | 103,961 |
| Romania | 95,826 |
| Italy | 86,850 |
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 | 539,650 | 837,343 | +297,693 |
| France | 315,703 | 349,055 | +33,352 |
| Canada | 54,141 | 49,820 | -4,321 |
| Romania | 59,029 | 36,797 | -22,232 |
| Italy | 60,652 | 26,198 | -34,454 |
| Portugal | 26,957 | 22,285 | -4,672 |
| Australia | 30,405 | 17,592 | -12,813 |
| South Africa | 17,351 | 29,046 | +11,695 |
| United Arab Emirates | 30,342 | 14,634 | -15,708 |
| Qatar | 17,559 | 10,909 | -6,650 |
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 | 1,887,508 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 847,873 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 88,713 |
| Road transport | 9,469 |
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 | 874,514 | 1,012,994 | +138,480 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 396,176 | 451,697 | +55,521 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 88,713 | +88,713 |
| Road transport | 9,469 | 0 | -9,469 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 1,251,649 |
| Dover | 655,425 |
| East Midlands Airport | 266,734 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 256,350 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 189,134 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 579,000 | 672,649 | +93,649 |
| Dover | 285,421 | 370,004 | +84,583 |
| East Midlands Airport | 124,931 | 141,803 | +16,872 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 95,491 | 160,859 | +65,368 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 109,640 | 79,494 | -30,146 |
| ZLC | 79,763 | 33,620 | -46,143 |
| Southampton | 0 | 87,822 | +87,822 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,798 | 900 | -3,898 |
| Holyhead | 1,115 | 2,199 | +1,084 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 0 | 3,163 | +3,163 |
Quick facts
HS code: 551643
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Woven fabrics made from artificial fibers using yarns of different colors