Import/export HS code 550190: Various synthetic fibers
All other types of synthetic fibers not specifically listed, used in various industries
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, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 67,476 |
| United States | 30,456 |
| Netherlands | 28,239 |
| France | 26,846 |
| Switzerland | 15,498 |
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, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 67,476 | +67,476 |
| United States | 30,456 | 0 | -30,456 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 28,239 | +28,239 |
| France | 10,450 | 16,396 | +5,946 |
| Switzerland | 15,498 | 0 | -15,498 |
| China | 4,404 | 7,146 | +2,742 |
| Spain | 7,934 | 0 | -7,934 |
| Denmark | 0 | 2,161 | +2,161 |
| Norway | 2,055 | 0 | -2,055 |
| Italy | 1,718 | 0 | -1,718 |
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 | 79,026 |
| United States | 30,456 |
| Netherlands | 28,239 |
| France | 26,846 |
| Switzerland | 15,498 |
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 | 4,404 | 74,622 | +70,218 |
| United States | 30,456 | 0 | -30,456 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 28,239 | +28,239 |
| France | 10,450 | 16,396 | +5,946 |
| Switzerland | 15,498 | 0 | -15,498 |
| Spain | 7,934 | 0 | -7,934 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 2,161 | +2,161 |
| Norway | 2,055 | 0 | -2,055 |
| Italy | 1,718 | 0 | -1,718 |
| Germany | 0 | 997 | +997 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Devon | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 72,624 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 70,959 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 52,234 |
| Other | 118 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 61,433 | 11,191 | -50,242 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,483 | 67,476 | +63,993 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,599 | 44,635 | +37,036 |
| Other | 0 | 118 | +118 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 67,476 |
| London Stansted Airport | 41,046 |
| Harwich | 28,239 |
| East Midlands Airport | 19,938 |
| Dover | 19,235 |
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 | 0 | 67,476 | +67,476 |
| London Stansted Airport | 41,046 | 0 | -41,046 |
| Harwich | 0 | 28,239 | +28,239 |
| East Midlands Airport | 16,780 | 3,158 | -13,622 |
| Dover | 2,839 | 16,396 | +13,557 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,607 | 5,342 | +1,735 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,760 | 0 | -4,760 |
| Felixstowe | 2,204 | 0 | -2,204 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 1,804 | +1,804 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,279 | 0 | -1,279 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Sports activities and amusement and recreation activities | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2024-04 | 2 |
| 2024-03 | 2 |
| 2024-02 | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Algeria | 110,880 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 21,896 |
| Belgium | 11,701 |
| France | 8,578 |
| Qatar | 7,940 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algeria | 0 | 110,880 | +110,880 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 920 | 20,976 | +20,056 |
| Belgium | 11,701 | 0 | -11,701 |
| France | 8,578 | 0 | -8,578 |
| Qatar | 7,940 | 0 | -7,940 |
| United States | 4,342 | 0 | -4,342 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,263 | 900 | -2,363 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2,452 | 0 | -2,452 |
| Singapore | 0 | 2,149 | +2,149 |
| Germany | 1,360 | 0 | -1,360 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 160,461 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,851 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 25,556 | 134,905 | +109,349 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,851 | 0 | -18,851 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 111,800 |
| East Midlands Airport | 44,217 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,851 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,444 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 920 | 110,880 | +109,960 |
| East Midlands Airport | 20,192 | 24,025 | +3,833 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,851 | 0 | -18,851 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,444 | 0 | -4,444 |
Quick facts
HS code: 550190
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: All other types of synthetic fibers not specifically listed, used in various industries