Import/export HS code 550119: Various synthetic fibers
Synthetic fibers not listed elsewhere, used in various textile applications
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 2,230,657 |
| United States | 1,916,049 |
| Germany | 470,439 |
| Canada | 311,078 |
| China | 191,562 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1,189,606 | 1,041,051 | -148,555 |
| United States | 1,101,269 | 814,780 | -286,489 |
| Germany | 142,779 | 327,660 | +184,881 |
| Canada | 95,562 | 215,516 | +119,954 |
| China | 94,824 | 96,738 | +1,914 |
| Italy | 2,613 | 4,448 | +1,835 |
| Denmark | 0 | 1,685 | +1,685 |
| Spain | 1,253 | 0 | -1,253 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 2,230,657 |
| United States | 2,131,565 |
| Germany | 470,439 |
| China | 191,562 |
| Canada | 95,562 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1,189,606 | 1,041,051 | -148,555 |
| United States | 1,101,269 | 1,030,296 | -70,973 |
| Germany | 142,779 | 327,660 | +184,881 |
| China | 94,824 | 96,738 | +1,914 |
| Canada | 95,562 | 0 | -95,562 |
| Italy | 2,613 | 4,448 | +1,835 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 1,685 | +1,685 |
| Spain | 1,253 | 0 | -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 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -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) | 2,710,964 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,333,201 |
| Air transport | 85,619 |
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) | 1,336,322 | 1,374,642 | +38,320 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,231,595 | 1,101,606 | -129,989 |
| Air transport | 59,989 | 25,630 | -34,359 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,328,704 |
| Dover | 2,008,130 |
| Immingham Docks | 383,484 |
| Eurotunnel | 173,350 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 56,238 |
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 | 1,230,469 | 1,098,235 | -132,234 |
| Dover | 1,077,331 | 930,799 | -146,532 |
| Immingham Docks | 102,490 | 280,994 | +178,504 |
| Eurotunnel | 58,650 | 114,700 | +56,050 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 56,238 | 0 | -56,238 |
| London | 0 | 48,149 | +48,149 |
| Felixstowe | 42,739 | 3,371 | -39,368 |
| Birmingham Airport | 44,995 | 0 | -44,995 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,134 | 20,519 | +19,385 |
| Luton Airport | 5,718 | 3,426 | -2,292 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
| 2025-05 | 2 |
| 2025-04 | 2 |
| 2025-03 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FORBO FLOORING UK LIMITED | 21 |
| INVISTA TEXTILES (U.K.) LIMITED | 19 |
| GOONVEAN FIBRES LIMITED | 2 |
| RETRA HOLDINGS LIMITED | 1 |
| SARKAR TACTICAL LTD | 1 |
| ADANOLA LIMITED | 1 |
| HAROON FOOD LIMITED | 1 |
| BURBERRY LIMITED | 1 |
| SIA FIBRAL 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 | 3 |
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 48,250 |
| Norway | 5,768 |
| Latvia | 1,193 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 48,250 | 0 | -48,250 |
| Norway | 5,768 | 0 | -5,768 |
| Latvia | 1,193 | 0 | -1,193 |
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) | 48,250 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,768 |
| Air transport | 1,193 |
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) | 48,250 | 0 | -48,250 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,768 | 0 | -5,768 |
| Air transport | 1,193 | 0 | -1,193 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 48,250 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 5,768 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,193 |
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 | 48,250 | 0 | -48,250 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 5,768 | 0 | -5,768 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,193 | 0 | -1,193 |
Quick facts
HS code: 550119
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Synthetic fibers not listed elsewhere, used in various textile applications