Import/export HS code 551691: Unbleached or bleached artificial fiber fabrics
Plain woven fabrics made from artificial fibers, either untreated or whitened
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | 137,252 |
| Italy | 84,798 |
| Turkey | 71,034 |
| Spain | 30,346 |
| United States | 10,498 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 72,260 | 64,992 | -7,268 |
| Italy | 39,484 | 45,314 | +5,830 |
| Turkey | 47,798 | 23,236 | -24,562 |
| Spain | 13,357 | 16,989 | +3,632 |
| United States | 0 | 10,498 | +10,498 |
| Bulgaria | 0 | 8,303 | +8,303 |
| Netherlands | 6,565 | 0 | -6,565 |
| Portugal | 0 | 2,933 | +2,933 |
| South Korea | 1,113 | 1,489 | +376 |
| Viet Nam | 1,079 | 0 | -1,079 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Pakistan | 140,185 |
| Italy | 84,798 |
| Turkey | 71,034 |
| Spain | 30,346 |
| Bulgaria | 8,303 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 72,260 | 67,925 | -4,335 |
| Italy | 39,484 | 45,314 | +5,830 |
| Turkey | 47,798 | 23,236 | -24,562 |
| Spain | 13,357 | 16,989 | +3,632 |
| Bulgaria | 0 | 8,303 | +8,303 |
| India | 0 | 6,696 | +6,696 |
| China | 6,565 | 0 | -6,565 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 3,802 | +3,802 |
| South Korea | 1,113 | 1,489 | +376 |
| Viet Nam | 1,079 | 0 | -1,079 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 0 | 1 | +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) | 167,835 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 140,888 |
| Air transport | 43,754 |
| Other | 2,933 |
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) | 96,867 | 70,968 | -25,899 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 68,510 | 72,378 | +3,868 |
| Air transport | 16,279 | 27,475 | +11,196 |
| Other | 0 | 2,933 | +2,933 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 137,252 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 71,034 |
| Dover | 37,857 |
| London Gateway Port | 21,073 |
| London Stansted Airport | 19,570 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 72,260 | 64,992 | -7,268 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 47,798 | 23,236 | -24,562 |
| Dover | 2,093 | 35,764 | +33,671 |
| London Gateway Port | 15,097 | 5,976 | -9,121 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,741 | 14,829 | +10,088 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,538 | 10,023 | +2,485 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,882 | 9,663 | +2,781 |
| Thamesport | 9,510 | 0 | -9,510 |
| Harwich | 6,565 | 0 | -6,565 |
| London | 2,110 | 3,355 | +1,245 |
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 | 8 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DEDAR (UK) LIMITED | 15 |
| BERNSTEIN & BANLEYS LIMITED | 12 |
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 9 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 4 |
| GP & J BAKER LIMITED | 4 |
| CROWN RESOURCES LIMITED | 4 |
| RAINBOW UK IMPORT & EXPORT LTD | 4 |
| FRANK PINE LIMITED | 3 |
| SAHARA LIMITED | 3 |
| SAHARA LIMITED | 3 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Kuwait | 9,010 |
| New Zealand | 4,851 |
| France | 3,710 |
| Saudi Arabia | 3,633 |
| Czechia | 3,315 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | 0 | 9,010 | +9,010 |
| New Zealand | 4,851 | 0 | -4,851 |
| France | 2,237 | 1,473 | -764 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 3,633 | +3,633 |
| Czechia | 3,315 | 0 | -3,315 |
| Italy | 3,143 | 0 | -3,143 |
| Germany | 975 | 1,247 | +272 |
| China | 1,014 | 0 | -1,014 |
| Belgium | 0 | 968 | +968 |
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 | 15,647 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,368 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,851 |
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 | 2,036 | 13,611 | +11,575 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,648 | 2,720 | -5,928 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,851 | 0 | -4,851 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,024 |
| Dover | 8,053 |
| Southampton | 4,851 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,633 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,315 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 1,014 | 9,010 | +7,996 |
| Dover | 5,333 | 2,720 | -2,613 |
| Southampton | 4,851 | 0 | -4,851 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 3,633 | +3,633 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,315 | 0 | -3,315 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,022 | 968 | -54 |
Quick facts
HS code: 551691
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Plain woven fabrics made from artificial fibers, either untreated or whitened