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 | 9,202,221 |
| Belgium | 7,917,121 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2,433,799 |
| Austria | 1,715,806 |
| Germany | 1,342,169 |
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 | 4,427,064 | 4,775,157 | +348,093 |
| Belgium | 4,614,659 | 3,302,462 | -1,312,197 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,071,957 | 1,361,842 | +289,885 |
| Austria | 942,364 | 773,442 | -168,922 |
| Germany | 632,615 | 709,554 | +76,939 |
| Denmark | 413,785 | 148,075 | -265,710 |
| France | 324,852 | 224,693 | -100,159 |
| Netherlands | 227,704 | 321,836 | +94,132 |
| Ireland | 42,770 | 145,071 | +102,301 |
| Turkey | 55,985 | 52,165 | -3,820 |
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 | 9,234,840 |
| Belgium | 7,805,063 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2,433,799 |
| Austria | 1,651,620 |
| Germany | 1,598,223 |
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 | 4,427,064 | 4,807,776 | +380,712 |
| Belgium | 4,531,922 | 3,273,141 | -1,258,781 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,071,957 | 1,361,842 | +289,885 |
| Austria | 878,178 | 773,442 | -104,736 |
| Germany | 941,294 | 656,929 | -284,365 |
| Denmark | 413,785 | 148,075 | -265,710 |
| Ireland | 142,076 | 207,345 | +65,269 |
| Netherlands | 117,349 | 182,459 | +65,110 |
| Slovenia | 62,783 | 88,120 | +25,337 |
| Turkey | 55,985 | 52,165 | -3,820 |
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) | 15,453,359 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,078,003 |
| Air transport | 209,982 |
| Other | 189,451 |
| 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) | 7,320,077 | 8,133,282 | +813,205 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,449,308 | 3,628,695 | -1,820,613 |
| Air transport | 101,774 | 108,208 | +6,434 |
| Other | 45,666 | 143,785 | +98,119 |
| 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 | 5,319,788 |
| Killingholme | 4,762,243 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 3,075,222 |
| Hull | 2,454,616 |
| Felixstowe | 1,849,668 |
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 | 2,130,672 | 3,189,116 | +1,058,444 |
| Killingholme | 3,117,507 | 1,644,736 | -1,472,771 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,995,785 | 1,079,437 | -916,348 |
| Hull | 1,085,387 | 1,369,229 | +283,842 |
| Felixstowe | 1,375,618 | 474,050 | -901,568 |
| Dover | 871,636 | 704,191 | -167,445 |
| Immingham Docks | 362,573 | 819,985 | +457,412 |
| London | 691,170 | 283,589 | -407,581 |
| London Gateway Port | 100,182 | 759,096 | +658,914 |
| Middlesbrough | 510,202 | 286,457 | -223,745 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
| 2025-07 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DON & LOW LIMITED | 38 |
| SIKA LIMITED | 37 |
| BORGERS LIMITED | 37 |
| ATLAS COPCO LIMITED | 31 |
| BOSTIK LIMITED | 26 |
| DAY GROUP LIMITED | 20 |
| IFG DRAKE LIMITED | 19 |
| DEVON VALLEY LIMITED | 19 |
| STRABAG UK LIMITED | 18 |
| 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 | 4,713,792 |
| Denmark | 1,498,365 |
| Australia | 1,113,340 |
| Germany | 871,697 |
| Belgium | 725,841 |
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 | 2,760,757 | 1,953,035 | -807,722 |
| Denmark | 620,771 | 877,594 | +256,823 |
| Australia | 231,823 | 881,517 | +649,694 |
| Germany | 652,316 | 219,381 | -432,935 |
| Belgium | 547,700 | 178,141 | -369,559 |
| Portugal | 313,314 | 352,089 | +38,775 |
| Lithuania | 404,017 | 118,146 | -285,871 |
| Poland | 353,636 | 8,823 | -344,813 |
| France | 178,250 | 158,824 | -19,426 |
| Ireland | 143,743 | 74,416 | -69,327 |
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 | 18,090 |
| Belgium | 12,395 |
| Nicaragua | 8,406 |
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 | 23,586 | 29,248 | +5,662 |
| Spain | 18,090 | 0 | -18,090 |
| Belgium | 6,508 | 5,887 | -621 |
| Nicaragua | 8,406 | 0 | -8,406 |
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) | 7,435,105 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,113,605 |
| Other | 91,725 |
| Air transport | 80,474 |
| Road transport | 12,999 |
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) | 3,440,079 | 3,995,026 | +554,947 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,974,354 | 1,139,251 | -1,835,103 |
| Other | 56,590 | 35,135 | -21,455 |
| Air transport | 61,746 | 18,728 | -43,018 |
| Road transport | 12,999 | 0 | -12,999 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 6,318,461 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,549,693 |
| London Gateway Port | 586,678 |
| Southampton | 488,880 |
| Felixstowe | 414,899 |
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 | 3,996,977 | 2,321,484 | -1,675,493 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,221,326 | 1,328,367 | +107,041 |
| London Gateway Port | 89,408 | 497,270 | +407,862 |
| Southampton | 193,764 | 295,116 | +101,352 |
| Felixstowe | 123,479 | 291,420 | +167,941 |
| Dover | 196,202 | 113,587 | -82,615 |
| Killingholme | 265,591 | 0 | -265,591 |
| Poole | 39,060 | 112,634 | +73,574 |
| Middlesbrough | 70,860 | 37,896 | -32,964 |
| London | 59,919 | 43,029 | -16,890 |
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