Import/export HS code 5505: Waste of man-made fibers
Leftover materials from synthetic fiber production, including yarn waste and recycled fibers
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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 459,779 |
| Sri Lanka | 429,266 |
| Netherlands | 425,152 |
| South Korea | 368,296 |
| Germany | 294,029 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 320,622 | 139,157 | -181,465 |
| Sri Lanka | 318,674 | 110,592 | -208,082 |
| Netherlands | 198,767 | 226,385 | +27,618 |
| South Korea | 368,296 | 0 | -368,296 |
| Germany | 220,969 | 73,060 | -147,909 |
| United States | 39,913 | 115,851 | +75,938 |
| Spain | 0 | 150,956 | +150,956 |
| France | 51,250 | 53,407 | +2,157 |
| Portugal | 84,207 | 15,328 | -68,879 |
| China | 14,971 | 10,993 | -3,978 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 554,308 |
| Sri Lanka | 429,266 |
| Netherlands | 385,921 |
| South Korea | 305,254 |
| Portugal | 162,577 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 405,691 | 148,617 | -257,074 |
| Sri Lanka | 318,674 | 110,592 | -208,082 |
| Netherlands | 197,653 | 188,268 | -9,385 |
| South Korea | 305,254 | 0 | -305,254 |
| Portugal | 147,249 | 15,328 | -131,921 |
| United States | 40,096 | 118,362 | +78,266 |
| Italy | 3,621 | 141,679 | +138,058 |
| Germany | 83,356 | 33,524 | -49,832 |
| France | 51,250 | 46,062 | -5,188 |
| Japan | 30,021 | 58,765 | +28,744 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Lancashire | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Wales | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 1,286,013 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,167,220 |
| Air transport | 111,890 |
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) | 969,424 | 316,589 | -652,835 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 637,646 | 529,574 | -108,072 |
| Air transport | 32,125 | 79,765 | +47,640 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 542,160 |
| Felixstowe | 516,103 |
| London Gateway Port | 483,050 |
| Immingham Docks | 447,263 |
| Eurotunnel | 140,760 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 233,404 | 308,756 | +75,352 |
| Felixstowe | 413,271 | 102,832 | -310,439 |
| London Gateway Port | 409,958 | 73,092 | -336,866 |
| Immingham Docks | 194,494 | 252,769 | +58,275 |
| Eurotunnel | 102,507 | 38,253 | -64,254 |
| Killingholme | 65,012 | 19,265 | -45,747 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,649 | 64,436 | +48,787 |
| Thamesport | 64,592 | 13,163 | -51,429 |
| London | 41,769 | 27,250 | -14,519 |
| Harwich | 58,168 | 0 | -58,168 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 6 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 2 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 4 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
| 2025-05 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 3,831,079 |
| Germany | 2,915,470 |
| Turkey | 1,107,802 |
| Belgium | 859,245 |
| Italy | 753,883 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 2,709,480 | 1,121,599 | -1,587,881 |
| Germany | 1,792,188 | 1,123,282 | -668,906 |
| Turkey | 711,619 | 396,183 | -315,436 |
| Belgium | 618,730 | 240,515 | -378,215 |
| Italy | 459,840 | 294,043 | -165,797 |
| India | 154,403 | 176,430 | +22,027 |
| United States | 227,112 | 58,221 | -168,891 |
| Pakistan | 25,052 | 224,793 | +199,741 |
| Netherlands | 128,654 | 16,065 | -112,589 |
| Portugal | 107,166 | 32,822 | -74,344 |
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 | 443 |
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 | 443 | 0 | -443 |
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) | 6,840,744 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,210,683 |
| Air transport | 61,522 |
| Other | 443 |
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) | 4,941,985 | 1,898,759 | -3,043,226 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,146,542 | 2,064,141 | -82,401 |
| Air transport | 23,194 | 38,328 | +15,134 |
| Other | 443 | 0 | -443 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,210,101 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,382,460 |
| Felixstowe | 1,233,455 |
| Harwich | 989,685 |
| London | 958,192 |
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 | 3,312,207 | 897,894 | -2,414,313 |
| Immingham Docks | 786,122 | 596,338 | -189,784 |
| Felixstowe | 809,625 | 423,830 | -385,795 |
| Harwich | 451,038 | 538,647 | +87,609 |
| London | 447,750 | 510,442 | +62,692 |
| Dover | 524,904 | 154,727 | -370,177 |
| Southampton | 209,171 | 413,945 | +204,774 |
| London Gateway Port | 288,911 | 277,012 | -11,899 |
| Hull | 83,944 | 77,166 | -6,778 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 72,899 | +72,899 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 5505
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Leftover materials from synthetic fiber production, including yarn waste and recycled fibers