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 | 1,773,731 |
| Spain | 824,270 |
| Germany | 567,984 |
| Thailand | 390,366 |
| Italy | 240,972 |
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 | 1,190,719 | 583,012 | -607,707 |
| Spain | 430,549 | 393,721 | -36,828 |
| Germany | 306,049 | 261,935 | -44,114 |
| Thailand | 233,664 | 156,702 | -76,962 |
| Italy | 175,507 | 65,465 | -110,042 |
| United States | 155,214 | 42,363 | -112,851 |
| Egypt | 0 | 84,834 | +84,834 |
| Belgium | 68,440 | 12,249 | -56,191 |
| Sweden | 7,234 | 13,811 | +6,577 |
| Netherlands | 6,064 | 12,377 | +6,313 |
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 | 1,792,371 |
| Spain | 838,690 |
| Germany | 572,963 |
| Thailand | 390,366 |
| Italy | 232,623 |
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 | 1,202,277 | 590,094 | -612,183 |
| Spain | 431,733 | 406,957 | -24,776 |
| Germany | 310,081 | 262,882 | -47,199 |
| Thailand | 233,664 | 156,702 | -76,962 |
| Italy | 175,507 | 57,116 | -118,391 |
| United States | 138,408 | 54,245 | -84,163 |
| Egypt | 0 | 84,834 | +84,834 |
| Belgium | 64,157 | 3,184 | -60,973 |
| Sweden | 9,787 | 15,344 | +5,557 |
| Mexico | 22,886 | 0 | -22,886 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| 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) | 2,266,406 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,747,116 |
| Air transport | 242,045 |
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) | 1,427,119 | 839,287 | -587,832 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,004,198 | 742,918 | -261,280 |
| Air transport | 176,383 | 65,662 | -110,721 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,302,981 |
| Dover | 1,043,244 |
| Southampton | 683,043 |
| Eurotunnel | 624,114 |
| London Gateway Port | 279,244 |
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 | 795,691 | 507,290 | -288,401 |
| Dover | 570,353 | 472,891 | -97,462 |
| Southampton | 512,931 | 170,112 | -342,819 |
| Eurotunnel | 368,341 | 255,773 | -112,568 |
| London Gateway Port | 126,824 | 152,420 | +25,596 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 120,358 | 18,463 | -101,895 |
| Manchester Airport | 32,359 | 21,412 | -10,947 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 41,973 | 3,981 | -37,992 |
| East Midlands Airport | 13,194 | 11,036 | -2,158 |
| Birmingham Airport | 5,225 | 11,686 | +6,461 |
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
|
11 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
8 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
7 |
|
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 | 12 |
| 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 | 20 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 224,444 |
| South Africa | 183,573 |
| Poland | 85,624 |
| Romania | 76,029 |
| Lithuania | 67,907 |
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 | 131,689 | 92,755 | -38,934 |
| South Africa | 183,573 | 0 | -183,573 |
| Poland | 37,860 | 47,764 | +9,904 |
| Romania | 76,029 | 0 | -76,029 |
| Lithuania | 45,093 | 22,814 | -22,279 |
| Italy | 26,869 | 5,082 | -21,787 |
| Spain | 14,959 | 6,660 | -8,299 |
| Netherlands | 10,987 | 10,462 | -525 |
| Belgium | 14,322 | 6,014 | -8,308 |
| Australia | 17,008 | 0 | -17,008 |
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) | 610,199 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 143,376 |
| Air transport | 95,334 |
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) | 386,468 | 223,731 | -162,737 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 142,876 | 500 | -142,376 |
| Air transport | 85,577 | 9,757 | -75,820 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 321,983 |
| Holyhead | 180,629 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 94,500 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 50,067 |
| London Gateway Port | 47,250 |
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 | 225,334 | 96,649 | -128,685 |
| Holyhead | 105,200 | 75,429 | -29,771 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 94,500 | 0 | -94,500 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 45,128 | 4,939 | -40,189 |
| London Gateway Port | 47,250 | 0 | -47,250 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,522 | 22,065 | +10,543 |
| East Midlands Airport | 27,732 | 4,818 | -22,914 |
| Heysham | 8,303 | 13,467 | +5,164 |
| Dover | 14,415 | 7,219 | -7,196 |
| 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