Import/export HS code 55051050: Waste of acrylic or modacrylic fibers
Recycled or leftover materials from acrylic or modacrylic fiber production
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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 244,233 |
| France | 86,859 |
| Germany | 85,400 |
| Portugal | 48,994 |
| Belgium | 43,370 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 81,244 | 162,989 | +81,745 |
| France | 40,797 | 46,062 | +5,265 |
| Germany | 7,892 | 77,508 | +69,616 |
| Portugal | 48,994 | 0 | -48,994 |
| Belgium | 29,855 | 13,515 | -16,340 |
| United States | 15,007 | 0 | -15,007 |
| Faroe Islands | 0 | 1,724 | +1,724 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 223,870 |
| France | 86,859 |
| Belgium | 61,480 |
| Portugal | 48,994 |
| Japan | 48,501 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 81,244 | 142,626 | +61,382 |
| France | 40,797 | 46,062 | +5,265 |
| Belgium | 29,855 | 31,625 | +1,770 |
| Portugal | 48,994 | 0 | -48,994 |
| Japan | 0 | 48,501 | +48,501 |
| Germany | 7,892 | 31,260 | +23,368 |
| United States | 15,007 | 1,724 | -13,283 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Highlands and Islands | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 441,752 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 82,111 |
| Air transport | 1,724 |
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) | 159,788 | 281,964 | +122,176 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 64,001 | 18,110 | -45,891 |
| Air transport | 0 | 1,724 | +1,724 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 295,474 |
| Eurotunnel | 72,697 |
| Dover | 55,832 |
| Thamesport | 46,829 |
| London | 35,859 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 111,099 | 184,375 | +73,276 |
| Eurotunnel | 34,444 | 38,253 | +3,809 |
| Dover | 14,245 | 41,587 | +27,342 |
| Thamesport | 46,829 | 0 | -46,829 |
| London | 0 | 35,859 | +35,859 |
| Southampton | 15,007 | 0 | -15,007 |
| Newhaven | 2,165 | 0 | -2,165 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 1,724 | +1,724 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 4 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 1 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 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 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
| 2025-05 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CORLAY & CO LIMITED | 12 |
| JOHN COTTON GROUP LIMITED | 8 |
| GOONVEAN FIBRES LIMITED | 8 |
| ANGLO RECYCLING TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | 6 |
| DAVY TEXTILES LIMITED | 2 |
| GROAQUA LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 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 | 40,248 |
| United Arab Emirates | 27,937 |
| Taiwan | 11,880 |
| Belgium | 5,222 |
| Netherlands | 2,500 |
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 | 0 | 40,248 | +40,248 |
| United Arab Emirates | 27,937 | 0 | -27,937 |
| Taiwan | 11,880 | 0 | -11,880 |
| Belgium | 5,222 | 0 | -5,222 |
| Netherlands | 2,500 | 0 | -2,500 |
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) | 47,970 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 39,817 |
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) | 7,722 | 40,248 | +32,526 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 39,817 | 0 | -39,817 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 26,162 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,403 |
| Dover | 19,345 |
| Southampton | 13,655 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,222 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 26,162 | 0 | -26,162 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,500 | 20,903 | +18,403 |
| Dover | 0 | 19,345 | +19,345 |
| Southampton | 13,655 | 0 | -13,655 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,222 | 0 | -5,222 |
Quick facts
HS code: 55051050
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Recycled or leftover materials from acrylic or modacrylic fiber production