Import/export HS code 551692: 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 3,370,540 |
| China | 944,888 |
| Italy | 341,561 |
| Spain | 151,940 |
| Belgium | 147,435 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 2,078,936 | 1,291,604 | -787,332 |
| China | 805,223 | 139,665 | -665,558 |
| Italy | 166,308 | 175,253 | +8,945 |
| Spain | 37,229 | 114,711 | +77,482 |
| Belgium | 100,566 | 46,869 | -53,697 |
| France | 55,463 | 7,331 | -48,132 |
| United States | 3,365 | 37,533 | +34,168 |
| Germany | 7,430 | 8,317 | +887 |
| Turkey | 8,187 | 6,538 | -1,649 |
| Denmark | 3,448 | 7,182 | +3,734 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 3,499,554 |
| China | 962,336 |
| Italy | 413,066 |
| Spain | 151,940 |
| Turkey | 48,888 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 2,156,771 | 1,342,783 | -813,988 |
| China | 817,900 | 144,436 | -673,464 |
| Italy | 221,250 | 191,816 | -29,434 |
| Spain | 37,229 | 114,711 | +77,482 |
| Turkey | 14,456 | 34,432 | +19,976 |
| France | 13,858 | 2,012 | -11,846 |
| Sweden | 4,481 | 3,196 | -1,285 |
| Poland | 1,053 | 3,544 | +2,491 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,598 | 0 | -3,598 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 2,441 | +2,441 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 21 |
| Inner London - East | 6 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 |
| Lancashire | 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 | 16 | 14 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 3,967,558 |
| Air transport | 727,850 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 354,630 |
| Other | 66,043 |
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) | 2,726,448 | 1,241,110 | -1,485,338 |
| Air transport | 321,876 | 405,974 | +84,098 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 164,745 | 189,885 | +25,140 |
| Other | 60,792 | 5,251 | -55,541 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,079,716 |
| Southampton | 475,154 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 424,287 |
| London Gateway Port | 258,074 |
| Dover | 135,692 |
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 | 2,145,716 | 934,000 | -1,211,716 |
| Southampton | 417,472 | 57,682 | -359,790 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 194,978 | 229,309 | +34,331 |
| London Gateway Port | 79,444 | 178,630 | +99,186 |
| Dover | 74,308 | 61,384 | -12,924 |
| London | 36,367 | 85,068 | +48,701 |
| London Stansted Airport | 60,863 | 59,595 | -1,268 |
| Thamesport | 68,598 | 50,282 | -18,316 |
| East Midlands Airport | 41,357 | 37,647 | -3,710 |
| 000 | 60,792 | 5,251 | -55,541 |
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 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 7 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 21 |
| 2025-11 | 20 |
| 2025-10 | 21 |
| 2025-09 | 21 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SANDERSON DESIGN GROUP PLC | 116 |
| WARWICK FABRICS (UK) LIMITED | 112 |
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 106 |
| FRYETT'S FABRICS LIMITED | 104 |
| BF1 REALISATIONS LIMITED | 87 |
| ASHLEY WILDE GROUP LIMITED | 86 |
| DESIGNERS GUILD LIMITED | 80 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 78 |
| BILL BEAUMONT TEXTILES LTD | 73 |
| JAMES HARE LIMITED | 70 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 35 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | 357,322 |
| United States | 257,576 |
| Romania | 176,023 |
| Netherlands | 159,317 |
| Tunisia | 130,572 |
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 | 269,630 | 87,692 | -181,938 |
| United States | 137,362 | 120,214 | -17,148 |
| Romania | 152,601 | 23,422 | -129,179 |
| Netherlands | 54,171 | 105,146 | +50,975 |
| Tunisia | 82,222 | 48,350 | -33,872 |
| Bangladesh | 36,280 | 55,810 | +19,530 |
| France | 23,200 | 64,966 | +41,766 |
| United Arab Emirates | 38,473 | 10,238 | -28,235 |
| Ireland | 24,864 | 12,885 | -11,979 |
| Japan | 13,968 | 13,388 | -580 |
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) | 846,190 |
| Air transport | 595,199 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 154,684 |
| Road transport | 5,089 |
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) | 602,807 | 243,383 | -359,424 |
| Air transport | 285,413 | 309,786 | +24,373 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 69,060 | 85,624 | +16,564 |
| Road transport | 5,089 | 0 | -5,089 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 572,096 |
| East Midlands Airport | 275,829 |
| Portsmouth | 195,935 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 147,936 |
| ZLC | 95,137 |
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 | 370,418 | 201,678 | -168,740 |
| East Midlands Airport | 159,309 | 116,520 | -42,789 |
| Portsmouth | 176,438 | 19,497 | -156,941 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 46,613 | 101,323 | +54,710 |
| ZLC | 32,426 | 62,711 | +30,285 |
| Southampton | 0 | 72,521 | +72,521 |
| London Stansted Airport | 32,429 | 28,191 | -4,238 |
| London Gateway Port | 36,280 | 7,981 | -28,299 |
| Newhaven | 35,437 | 0 | -35,437 |
| Liverpool Docks | 28,702 | 0 | -28,702 |
Quick facts
HS code: 551692
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Woven fabrics made from artificial fibers, colored with dye