Import/export HS code 550111: Aramid synthetic fibers
Strong, heat-resistant synthetic fibers, used in protective clothing and industrial materials
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 78,449 |
| China | 63,843 |
| Turkey | 44,428 |
| Italy | 11,386 |
| France | 3,056 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 61,081 | 17,368 | -43,713 |
| China | 30,994 | 32,849 | +1,855 |
| Turkey | 0 | 44,428 | +44,428 |
| Italy | 11,386 | 0 | -11,386 |
| France | 1,803 | 1,253 | -550 |
| Germany | 0 | 2,603 | +2,603 |
| Netherlands | 1,368 | 0 | -1,368 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 78,449 |
| China | 63,843 |
| Turkey | 44,428 |
| Italy | 11,386 |
| Germany | 2,603 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 61,081 | 17,368 | -43,713 |
| China | 30,994 | 32,849 | +1,855 |
| Turkey | 0 | 44,428 | +44,428 |
| Italy | 11,386 | 0 | -11,386 |
| Germany | 0 | 2,603 | +2,603 |
| France | 1,803 | 0 | -1,803 |
| Japan | 1,368 | 0 | -1,368 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 1,253 | +1,253 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 79,702 |
| Air transport | 63,579 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 61,852 |
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) | 61,081 | 18,621 | -42,460 |
| Air transport | 32,328 | 31,251 | -1,077 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,223 | 48,629 | +35,406 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 78,449 |
| Felixstowe | 57,889 |
| London Stansted Airport | 16,499 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,289 |
| Manchester Airport | 11,386 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 61,081 | 17,368 | -43,713 |
| Felixstowe | 11,863 | 46,026 | +34,163 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 16,499 | +16,499 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,699 | 5,590 | -3,109 |
| Manchester Airport | 11,386 | 0 | -11,386 |
| Luton Airport | 1,754 | 7,759 | +6,005 |
| Birmingham Airport | 6,086 | 0 | -6,086 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,403 | 0 | -4,403 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 2,603 | +2,603 |
| 499 | 0 | 1,403 | +1,403 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 1 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-05 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| INVISTA TEXTILES (U.K.) LIMITED | 2 |
| AIRBORNE COMPOSITES LTD | 1 |
| ITX UK LIMITED | 1 |
| WISLA NARROW FABRICS LIMITED | 1 |
| LINTON TWEEDS LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 89,839 |
| United States | 52,170 |
| Mexico | 31,648 |
| China | 28,170 |
| New Zealand | 4,132 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 0 | 89,839 | +89,839 |
| United States | 38,315 | 13,855 | -24,460 |
| Mexico | 31,648 | 0 | -31,648 |
| China | 0 | 28,170 | +28,170 |
| New Zealand | 4,132 | 0 | -4,132 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 3,570 | +3,570 |
| Ireland | 0 | 2,207 | +2,207 |
| India | 0 | 1,743 | +1,743 |
| France | 900 | 0 | -900 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 118,009 |
| Air transport | 96,370 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 118,009 | +118,009 |
| Air transport | 74,995 | 21,375 | -53,620 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 89,839 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 51,139 |
| London Stansted Airport | 34,363 |
| Southampton | 28,170 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,405 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 89,839 | +89,839 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 48,633 | 2,506 | -46,127 |
| London Stansted Airport | 24,477 | 9,886 | -14,591 |
| Southampton | 0 | 28,170 | +28,170 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,885 | 7,520 | +5,635 |
| ZLC | 0 | 1,463 | +1,463 |
Quick facts
HS code: 550111
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Strong, heat-resistant synthetic fibers, used in protective clothing and industrial materials