Import/export HS code 550319: Various synthetic fibers
Unprocessed synthetic fibers not specified elsewhere, used in textiles and other industries
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 9,137,118 |
| France | 3,064,462 |
| Italy | 693,151 |
| Germany | 626,828 |
| Austria | 554,789 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 6,226,448 | 2,910,670 | -3,315,778 |
| France | 762,542 | 2,301,920 | +1,539,378 |
| Italy | 368,228 | 324,923 | -43,305 |
| Germany | 333,866 | 292,962 | -40,904 |
| Austria | 280,095 | 274,694 | -5,401 |
| Switzerland | 174,559 | 169,891 | -4,668 |
| China | 0 | 281,800 | +281,800 |
| Netherlands | 152,089 | 82,819 | -69,270 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 79,997 | +79,997 |
| South Korea | 0 | 56,434 | +56,434 |
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 | 9,218,261 |
| France | 3,444,859 |
| Germany | 621,484 |
| Austria | 554,789 |
| China | 314,416 |
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 | 6,233,882 | 2,984,379 | -3,249,503 |
| France | 954,705 | 2,490,154 | +1,535,449 |
| Germany | 336,563 | 284,921 | -51,642 |
| Austria | 280,095 | 274,694 | -5,401 |
| China | 956 | 313,460 | +312,504 |
| Italy | 168,707 | 136,689 | -32,018 |
| Switzerland | 128,752 | 92,520 | -36,232 |
| Netherlands | 148,313 | 72,670 | -75,643 |
| South Korea | 43,110 | 95,599 | +52,489 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 79,997 | +79,997 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 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 | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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) | 9,802,340 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,199,917 |
| Air transport | 131,170 |
| Other | 5 |
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) | 6,436,414 | 3,365,926 | -3,070,488 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,812,633 | 3,387,284 | +1,574,651 |
| Air transport | 56,764 | 74,406 | +17,642 |
| Other | 5 | 0 | -5 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 5,225,217 |
| Dover | 3,696,927 |
| Southampton | 3,634,573 |
| Immingham Docks | 618,365 |
| Eurotunnel | 522,981 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 3,211,400 | 2,013,817 | -1,197,583 |
| Dover | 957,739 | 2,739,188 | +1,781,449 |
| Southampton | 2,650,693 | 983,880 | -1,666,813 |
| Immingham Docks | 300,738 | 317,627 | +16,889 |
| Eurotunnel | 339,061 | 183,920 | -155,141 |
| London Gateway Port | 320,142 | 58,838 | -261,304 |
| Felixstowe | 27,445 | 301,867 | +274,422 |
| ZLC | 111,228 | 74,765 | -36,463 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 108,912 | 28,862 | -80,050 |
| Hull | 109,505 | 19,832 | -89,673 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 10 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
| 2025-07 | 7 |
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+ | 17 |
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 329,844 |
| Mexico | 192,427 |
| Slovenia | 89,893 |
| Lithuania | 78,592 |
| Thailand | 77,904 |
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 | 130,414 | 199,430 | +69,016 |
| Mexico | 79,488 | 112,939 | +33,451 |
| Slovenia | 18,530 | 71,363 | +52,833 |
| Lithuania | 39,481 | 39,111 | -370 |
| Thailand | 39,096 | 38,808 | -288 |
| Norway | 31,451 | 12,508 | -18,943 |
| China | 0 | 36,368 | +36,368 |
| Netherlands | 29,662 | 6,060 | -23,602 |
| United States | 8,874 | 13,567 | +4,693 |
| Ethiopia | 22,198 | 0 | -22,198 |
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) | 572,743 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 401,505 |
| Air transport | 37,670 |
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) | 231,900 | 340,843 | +108,943 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 190,569 | 210,936 | +20,367 |
| Air transport | 25,720 | 11,950 | -13,770 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 389,902 |
| Immingham Docks | 239,892 |
| Southampton | 239,593 |
| London Gateway Port | 87,173 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 22,198 |
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 | 142,222 | 247,680 | +105,458 |
| Immingham Docks | 152,789 | 87,103 | -65,686 |
| Southampton | 39,096 | 200,497 | +161,401 |
| London Gateway Port | 79,488 | 7,685 | -71,803 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 22,198 | 0 | -22,198 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,874 | 2,754 | -6,120 |
| ZLC | 3,522 | 3,666 | +144 |
| Tyne | 0 | 6,060 | +6,060 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 4,724 | +4,724 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 3,560 | +3,560 |
Quick facts
HS code: 550319
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Unprocessed synthetic fibers not specified elsewhere, used in textiles and other industries