Import/export HS code 5502: Artificial fiber bundles
Bundles of man-made fibers used in textiles and other industries. Includes all types of artificial filament tow
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 359,408 |
| United States | 288,308 |
| Netherlands | 6,565 |
| China | 3,553 |
| France | 2,449 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 351,797 | 7,611 | -344,186 |
| United States | 151,701 | 136,607 | -15,094 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 6,565 | +6,565 |
| China | 0 | 3,553 | +3,553 |
| France | 0 | 2,449 | +2,449 |
| Italy | 942 | 1,363 | +421 |
| Spain | 0 | 1,776 | +1,776 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 300,733 |
| United States | 289,566 |
| United Kingdom | 60,038 |
| Netherlands | 6,565 |
| China | 3,553 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 293,122 | 7,611 | -285,511 |
| United States | 151,701 | 137,865 | -13,836 |
| United Kingdom | 58,675 | 1,363 | -57,312 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 6,565 | +6,565 |
| China | 0 | 3,553 | +3,553 |
| Spain | 0 | 1,776 | +1,776 |
| France | 0 | 1,191 | +1,191 |
| Italy | 942 | 0 | -942 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 333,144 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 263,416 |
| Air transport | 67,804 |
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) | 229,236 | 103,908 | -125,328 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 252,412 | 11,004 | -241,408 |
| Air transport | 22,792 | 45,012 | +22,220 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Purfleet | 210,344 |
| Southampton | 133,945 |
| Dover | 99,165 |
| London Gateway Port | 93,089 |
| Immingham Docks | 46,727 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purfleet | 205,905 | 4,439 | -201,466 |
| Southampton | 36,762 | 97,183 | +60,421 |
| Dover | 99,165 | 0 | -99,165 |
| London Gateway Port | 93,089 | 0 | -93,089 |
| Immingham Docks | 46,727 | 0 | -46,727 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,692 | 34,572 | +29,880 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 18,100 | 8,664 | -9,436 |
| Tyne | 0 | 6,565 | +6,565 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 3,553 | +3,553 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 3,172 | +3,172 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 1 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 1 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 1 |
| Wholesale 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-04 | 2 |
| 2024-06 | 2 |
| 2024-05 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GOONVEAN FIBRES LIMITED | 2 |
| HEPCO SLIDE SYSTEMS LIMITED | 1 |
| RUBIX U.K. LIMITED | 1 |
| BOWMAN POWER GROUP LIMITED | 1 |
| LENZING FIBERS GRIMSBY LIMITED | 1 |
| BTP DREWITT LIMITED | 1 |
| ROMEGA DISTRIBUTION LTD | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 5502
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Bundles of man-made fibers used in textiles and other industries. Includes all types of artificial filament tow