Import/export HS code 550311: Aramid synthetic fibers
Strong, heat-resistant synthetic fibers made from aramids, 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,518,306 |
| Belgium | 1,509,018 |
| Netherlands | 1,125,146 |
| United States | 603,667 |
| Switzerland | 587,540 |
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 | 741,540 | 776,766 | +35,226 |
| Belgium | 562,784 | 946,234 | +383,450 |
| Netherlands | 796,102 | 329,044 | -467,058 |
| United States | 148,282 | 455,385 | +307,103 |
| Switzerland | 527,287 | 60,253 | -467,034 |
| Germany | 146,467 | 180,356 | +33,889 |
| India | 7,060 | 283,696 | +276,636 |
| France | 59,011 | 66,897 | +7,886 |
| Luxembourg | 0 | 78,158 | +78,158 |
| Italy | 21,912 | 4,259 | -17,653 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 2,376,653 |
| China | 1,545,611 |
| Netherlands | 494,657 |
| Spain | 321,885 |
| India | 290,756 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,187,134 | 1,189,519 | +2,385 |
| China | 768,845 | 776,766 | +7,921 |
| Netherlands | 223,107 | 271,550 | +48,443 |
| Spain | 4,060 | 317,825 | +313,765 |
| India | 7,060 | 283,696 | +276,636 |
| Japan | 243,979 | 28,265 | -215,714 |
| Thailand | 177,268 | 57,494 | -119,774 |
| South Korea | 75,318 | 80,006 | +4,688 |
| France | 59,011 | 52,685 | -6,326 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 104,534 | 0 | -104,534 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Cumbria | 2 |
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 | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Cumbria | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Devon | 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) | 3,561,371 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,000,507 |
| Air transport | 658,918 |
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) | 1,933,853 | 1,627,518 | -306,335 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 993,819 | 1,006,688 | +12,869 |
| Air transport | 89,565 | 569,353 | +479,788 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,532,527 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,433,816 |
| Dover | 1,137,193 |
| Killingholme | 668,541 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 448,898 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 781,986 | 750,541 | -31,445 |
| Immingham Docks | 953,524 | 480,292 | -473,232 |
| Dover | 671,908 | 465,285 | -206,623 |
| Killingholme | 223,846 | 444,695 | +220,849 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,971 | 437,927 | +426,956 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,476 | 129,763 | +126,287 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,601 | 101,685 | +91,084 |
| Southampton | 40,052 | 72,202 | +32,150 |
| Eurotunnel | 68,215 | 43,787 | -24,428 |
| Harwich | 8,129 | 102,171 | +94,042 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 6 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 1 |
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+ | 14 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,539,134 |
| United States | 610,887 |
| Belgium | 497,594 |
| India | 356,970 |
| Netherlands | 134,492 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 539,072 | 1,000,062 | +460,990 |
| United States | 474,594 | 136,293 | -338,301 |
| Belgium | 433,224 | 64,370 | -368,854 |
| India | 261,336 | 95,634 | -165,702 |
| Netherlands | 125,910 | 8,582 | -117,328 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 118,978 | +118,978 |
| Sri Lanka | 55,539 | 13,392 | -42,147 |
| Portugal | 29,655 | 3,893 | -25,762 |
| France | 27,277 | 3,099 | -24,178 |
| Italy | 4,107 | 18,001 | +13,894 |
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) | 2,198,323 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,221,028 |
| Air transport | 69,080 |
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) | 1,095,864 | 1,102,459 | +6,595 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 860,631 | 360,397 | -500,234 |
| Air transport | 23,998 | 45,082 | +21,084 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,082,888 |
| Immingham Docks | 877,669 |
| London Gateway Port | 621,173 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 307,870 |
| Southampton | 302,119 |
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 | 661,017 | 421,871 | -239,146 |
| Immingham Docks | 378,626 | 499,043 | +120,417 |
| London Gateway Port | 607,781 | 13,392 | -594,389 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 127,564 | 180,306 | +52,742 |
| Southampton | 130,432 | 171,687 | +41,255 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 118,978 | +118,978 |
| Felixstowe | 48,397 | 53,550 | +5,153 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,932 | 32,397 | +21,465 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,294 | 7,223 | +3,929 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,482 | 3,109 | -2,373 |
Quick facts
HS code: 550311
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Strong, heat-resistant synthetic fibers made from aramids, used in protective clothing and industrial materials