Import/export HS code 550130: Acrylic or modacrylic fibers
Soft, lightweight synthetic fibers, often used as a wool substitute in sweaters and blankets
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 10,415,957 |
| Portugal | 5,993,260 |
| Germany | 2,893,250 |
| Turkey | 419,862 |
| South Korea | 246,119 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 2,629,791 | 7,786,166 | +5,156,375 |
| Portugal | 3,561,306 | 2,431,954 | -1,129,352 |
| Germany | 1,690,179 | 1,203,071 | -487,108 |
| Turkey | 266,095 | 153,767 | -112,328 |
| South Korea | 0 | 246,119 | +246,119 |
| China | 24,375 | 1,337 | -23,038 |
| Pakistan | 9,428 | 14,617 | +5,189 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 12,835 | +12,835 |
| United States | 10,824 | 0 | -10,824 |
| Thailand | 0 | 4,403 | +4,403 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 10,420,687 |
| Portugal | 6,105,265 |
| United States | 2,456,992 |
| Turkey | 419,862 |
| Germany | 367,016 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 2,632,454 | 7,788,233 | +5,155,779 |
| Portugal | 3,561,306 | 2,543,959 | -1,017,347 |
| United States | 1,329,006 | 1,127,986 | -201,020 |
| Turkey | 266,095 | 153,767 | -112,328 |
| Germany | 367,016 | 0 | -367,016 |
| South Korea | 0 | 207,132 | +207,132 |
| China | 24,375 | 1,337 | -23,038 |
| Pakistan | 9,428 | 14,617 | +5,189 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 12,835 | +12,835 |
| Thailand | 0 | 4,403 | +4,403 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,030,689 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,922,579 |
| Air transport | 92,999 |
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) | 6,489,204 | 10,541,485 | +4,052,281 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,615,265 | 1,307,314 | -307,951 |
| Air transport | 87,529 | 5,470 | -82,059 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 10,228,632 |
| Greenock | 4,606,194 |
| Felixstowe | 2,847,584 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,224,984 |
| Southampton | 449,268 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,490,937 | 7,737,695 | +5,246,758 |
| Greenock | 2,905,575 | 1,700,619 | -1,204,956 |
| Felixstowe | 1,569,376 | 1,278,208 | -291,168 |
| Liverpool Docks | 630,331 | 594,653 | -35,678 |
| Southampton | 247,030 | 202,238 | -44,792 |
| London Gateway Port | 112,613 | 84,632 | -27,981 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 185,079 | +185,079 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 123,207 | 0 | -123,207 |
| Birmingham Airport | 69,933 | 0 | -69,933 |
| Thamesport | 25,400 | 32,439 | +7,039 |
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 | 3 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 2 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 2 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 3 |
| 2025-05 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 2,450,402 |
| Japan | 974,767 |
| United States | 158,209 |
| Germany | 155,886 |
| Hungary | 140,638 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1,463,765 | 986,637 | -477,128 |
| Japan | 830,133 | 144,634 | -685,499 |
| United States | 150,591 | 7,618 | -142,973 |
| Germany | 1,346 | 154,540 | +153,194 |
| Hungary | 0 | 140,638 | +140,638 |
| China | 35,536 | 100,904 | +65,368 |
| Turkey | 0 | 65,853 | +65,853 |
| Thailand | 43,595 | 1,093 | -42,502 |
| Czechia | 39,951 | 0 | -39,951 |
| Canada | 34,606 | 0 | -34,606 |
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) | 2,802,252 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,294,922 |
| Air transport | 186,723 |
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) | 1,511,242 | 1,291,010 | -220,232 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 986,531 | 308,391 | -678,140 |
| Air transport | 141,265 | 45,458 | -95,807 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,652,537 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,046,018 |
| Immingham Docks | 138,578 |
| Glasgow Airport | 76,059 |
| Southampton | 71,832 |
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 | 1,506,616 | 1,145,921 | -360,695 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 846,251 | 199,767 | -646,484 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 138,578 | +138,578 |
| Glasgow Airport | 70,481 | 5,578 | -64,903 |
| Southampton | 43,595 | 28,237 | -15,358 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,454 | 62,853 | +59,399 |
| Liverpool Docks | 40,056 | 0 | -40,056 |
| Felixstowe | 19,418 | 17,534 | -1,884 |
| Greenock | 33,757 | 0 | -33,757 |
| London Stansted Airport | 29,872 | 1,020 | -28,852 |
Quick facts
HS code: 550130
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Soft, lightweight synthetic fibers, often used as a wool substitute in sweaters and blankets