Import/export HS code 600122: Man-made fiber pile fabrics
Pile fabrics made from synthetic fibers, lightweight and easy to care for
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,055,591 |
| Spain | 895,683 |
| Germany | 585,559 |
| Thailand | 390,366 |
| Italy | 264,621 |
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 | 1,345,103 | 710,488 | -634,615 |
| Spain | 412,083 | 483,600 | +71,517 |
| Germany | 258,128 | 327,431 | +69,303 |
| Thailand | 212,154 | 178,212 | -33,942 |
| Italy | 138,358 | 126,263 | -12,095 |
| United States | 126,446 | 76,431 | -50,015 |
| Egypt | 0 | 84,834 | +84,834 |
| Belgium | 70,200 | 12,249 | -57,951 |
| Sweden | 11,950 | 13,811 | +1,861 |
| Netherlands | 7,329 | 12,377 | +5,048 |
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 | 2,075,217 |
| Spain | 909,011 |
| Germany | 590,538 |
| Thailand | 390,366 |
| Italy | 256,272 |
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 | 1,348,687 | 726,530 | -622,157 |
| Spain | 412,175 | 496,836 | +84,661 |
| Germany | 261,196 | 329,342 | +68,146 |
| Thailand | 212,154 | 178,212 | -33,942 |
| Italy | 138,358 | 117,914 | -20,444 |
| United States | 106,419 | 88,313 | -18,106 |
| Egypt | 0 | 84,834 | +84,834 |
| Belgium | 67,009 | 3,184 | -63,825 |
| Sweden | 14,503 | 15,344 | +841 |
| Mexico | 26,107 | 0 | -26,107 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 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) | 2,546,251 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,862,499 |
| Air transport | 263,299 |
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) | 1,557,978 | 988,273 | -569,705 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 893,484 | 969,015 | +75,531 |
| Air transport | 162,337 | 100,962 | -61,375 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,540,312 |
| Dover | 1,128,447 |
| Southampton | 683,043 |
| Eurotunnel | 640,375 |
| London Gateway Port | 321,758 |
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 | 956,243 | 584,069 | -372,174 |
| Dover | 516,240 | 612,207 | +95,967 |
| Southampton | 462,891 | 220,152 | -242,739 |
| Eurotunnel | 306,781 | 333,594 | +26,813 |
| London Gateway Port | 147,171 | 174,587 | +27,416 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 107,805 | 45,299 | -62,506 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 53,592 | 3,981 | -49,611 |
| Manchester Airport | 32,359 | 21,412 | -10,947 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,720 | 19,500 | +13,780 |
| Birmingham Airport | 11,206 | 11,686 | +480 |
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 | 12 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 10 |
| Other manufacturing | 8 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 10 |
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| VIL LTD | 53 |
| TEXTILE HOUSE (UK) LIMITED | 49 |
| S1E LIMITED | 47 |
| MOBUS FABRICS LIMITED | 46 |
| PROMEDICS ORTHOPAEDICS LIMITED | 42 |
| HEXCEL COMPOSITES LIMITED | 33 |
| JTG REALISATIONS 2022 LIMITED | 31 |
| PHIPPS & CO TEXTILE PRODUCTS LIMITED | 30 |
| C J KELLY INTERNATIONAL LTD | 28 |
| C. T. HOLDINGS LIMITED | 26 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 22 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 257,185 |
| South Africa | 240,978 |
| Romania | 161,807 |
| Poland | 91,447 |
| Lithuania | 70,656 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 141,524 | 115,661 | -25,863 |
| South Africa | 193,728 | 47,250 | -146,478 |
| Romania | 161,807 | 0 | -161,807 |
| Poland | 43,683 | 47,764 | +4,081 |
| Lithuania | 37,687 | 32,969 | -4,718 |
| Italy | 4,751 | 27,200 | +22,449 |
| Spain | 21,690 | 6,660 | -15,030 |
| Netherlands | 16,012 | 10,462 | -5,550 |
| Sweden | 14,135 | 6,905 | -7,230 |
| Belgium | 6,879 | 13,457 | +6,578 |
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) | 753,447 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 191,961 |
| Air transport | 134,462 |
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) | 460,863 | 292,584 | -168,279 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 144,211 | 47,750 | -96,461 |
| Air transport | 123,285 | 11,177 | -112,108 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 421,642 |
| Holyhead | 207,004 |
| London Gateway Port | 95,835 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 94,500 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 79,937 |
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 | 289,856 | 131,786 | -158,070 |
| Holyhead | 108,669 | 98,335 | -10,334 |
| London Gateway Port | 95,835 | 0 | -95,835 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 47,250 | 47,250 | +0 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 74,998 | 4,939 | -70,059 |
| East Midlands Airport | 33,821 | 6,238 | -27,583 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,038 | 22,065 | +9,027 |
| Heysham | 14,669 | 13,467 | -1,202 |
| Dover | 3,605 | 18,029 | +14,424 |
| Fishguard | 18,186 | 0 | -18,186 |
Quick facts
HS code: 600122
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Pile fabrics made from synthetic fibers, lightweight and easy to care for