Import/export HS code 550340: Polypropylene synthetic fibers
Durable, lightweight synthetic fibers made from polypropylene, used in ropes, carpets, and packaging
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Greece | 9,605,678 |
| Belgium | 7,689,124 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2,555,612 |
| Austria | 1,698,495 |
| Germany | 1,452,250 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | 4,477,533 | 5,128,145 | +650,612 |
| Belgium | 4,585,941 | 3,103,183 | -1,482,758 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,100,216 | 1,455,396 | +355,180 |
| Austria | 924,233 | 774,262 | -149,971 |
| Germany | 716,956 | 735,294 | +18,338 |
| Netherlands | 241,559 | 317,672 | +76,113 |
| France | 436,737 | 112,808 | -323,929 |
| Denmark | 389,931 | 110,958 | -278,973 |
| Ireland | 42,770 | 145,071 | +102,301 |
| Turkey | 43,250 | 59,841 | +16,591 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Greece | 9,638,297 |
| Belgium | 7,567,786 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2,555,612 |
| Germany | 1,708,304 |
| Austria | 1,634,309 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | 4,477,533 | 5,160,764 | +683,231 |
| Belgium | 4,507,962 | 3,059,824 | -1,448,138 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,100,216 | 1,455,396 | +355,180 |
| Germany | 1,025,635 | 682,669 | -342,966 |
| Austria | 860,047 | 774,262 | -85,785 |
| Denmark | 389,931 | 115,249 | -274,682 |
| Ireland | 244,861 | 104,560 | -140,301 |
| Netherlands | 131,204 | 174,004 | +42,800 |
| Slovenia | 58,317 | 102,158 | +43,841 |
| Turkey | 43,250 | 59,841 | +16,591 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 2 | +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) | 16,072,057 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,794,136 |
| Air transport | 219,554 |
| Other | 189,159 |
| Road transport | 2,886 |
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) | 7,543,734 | 8,528,323 | +984,589 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,463,310 | 3,330,826 | -2,132,484 |
| Air transport | 97,308 | 122,246 | +24,938 |
| Other | 45,374 | 143,785 | +98,411 |
| Road transport | 2,886 | 0 | -2,886 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Greenock | 5,677,857 |
| Killingholme | 4,537,653 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 3,120,610 |
| Hull | 2,456,915 |
| Felixstowe | 1,850,667 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenock | 2,612,799 | 3,065,058 | +452,259 |
| Killingholme | 3,055,065 | 1,482,588 | -1,572,477 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,539,378 | 1,581,232 | +41,854 |
| Hull | 1,200,974 | 1,255,941 | +54,967 |
| Felixstowe | 1,370,408 | 480,259 | -890,149 |
| Dover | 985,547 | 569,976 | -415,571 |
| Immingham Docks | 376,745 | 843,265 | +466,520 |
| London Gateway Port | 128,441 | 852,650 | +724,209 |
| London | 582,437 | 283,589 | -298,848 |
| Middlesbrough | 564,372 | 287,536 | -276,836 |
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 | 7 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 7 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 6 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DON & LOW LIMITED | 39 |
| BORGERS LIMITED | 38 |
| SIKA LIMITED | 37 |
| ATLAS COPCO LIMITED | 32 |
| BOSTIK LIMITED | 27 |
| IFG DRAKE LIMITED | 20 |
| DEVON VALLEY LIMITED | 20 |
| DAY GROUP LIMITED | 20 |
| STRABAG UK LIMITED | 19 |
| REG GROUP LTD | 18 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 21 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 4,488,405 |
| Denmark | 1,534,872 |
| Australia | 1,119,783 |
| Germany | 1,059,203 |
| Belgium | 729,015 |
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 | 2,639,766 | 1,848,639 | -791,127 |
| Denmark | 700,758 | 834,114 | +133,356 |
| Australia | 231,823 | 887,960 | +656,137 |
| Germany | 647,023 | 412,180 | -234,843 |
| Belgium | 522,759 | 206,256 | -316,503 |
| Portugal | 302,842 | 338,240 | +35,398 |
| Lithuania | 288,595 | 118,146 | -170,449 |
| Poland | 348,078 | 8,823 | -339,255 |
| France | 172,814 | 179,884 | +7,070 |
| Ireland | 142,762 | 65,214 | -77,548 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 52,834 |
| Spain | 15,521 |
| Belgium | 13,466 |
| Nicaragua | 2,634 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 28,048 | 24,786 | -3,262 |
| Spain | 15,521 | 0 | -15,521 |
| Belgium | 6,210 | 7,256 | +1,046 |
| Nicaragua | 2,634 | 0 | -2,634 |
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) | 7,683,719 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,732,233 |
| Air transport | 85,881 |
| Other | 84,455 |
| Road transport | 7,441 |
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) | 3,631,682 | 4,052,037 | +420,355 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,647,660 | 1,084,573 | -1,563,087 |
| Air transport | 61,746 | 24,135 | -37,611 |
| Other | 52,413 | 32,042 | -20,371 |
| Road transport | 7,441 | 0 | -7,441 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 6,476,489 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,466,301 |
| London Gateway Port | 586,678 |
| Southampton | 495,323 |
| Felixstowe | 417,168 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,085,597 | 2,390,892 | -1,694,705 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,164,470 | 1,301,831 | +137,361 |
| London Gateway Port | 91,173 | 495,505 | +404,332 |
| Southampton | 256,201 | 239,122 | -17,079 |
| Felixstowe | 123,479 | 293,689 | +170,210 |
| Dover | 193,026 | 113,587 | -79,439 |
| Poole | 39,060 | 112,634 | +73,574 |
| Middlesbrough | 70,860 | 37,896 | -32,964 |
| London | 59,919 | 43,029 | -16,890 |
| 000 | 52,413 | 32,042 | -20,371 |
Quick facts
HS code: 550340
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Durable, lightweight synthetic fibers made from polypropylene, used in ropes, carpets, and packaging