Import/export HS code 550991: Yarn made from synthetic fibers, mainly mixed with wool or animal hair
Yarn made mainly from synthetic fibers mixed with wool or fine animal hair, used for weaving or knitting
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 351,662 |
| Czechia | 276,399 |
| Italy | 126,140 |
| Germany | 103,790 |
| Portugal | 45,244 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 302,673 | 48,989 | -253,684 |
| Czechia | 171,296 | 105,103 | -66,193 |
| Italy | 126,140 | 0 | -126,140 |
| Germany | 44,610 | 59,180 | +14,570 |
| Portugal | 21,939 | 23,305 | +1,366 |
| Romania | 0 | 10,624 | +10,624 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 436,804 |
| Austria | 167,658 |
| Italy | 126,140 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 295,841 | 140,963 | -154,878 |
| Austria | 167,658 | 0 | -167,658 |
| Italy | 126,140 | 0 | -126,140 |
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) | 730,602 |
| Other | 183,257 |
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) | 589,639 | 140,963 | -448,676 |
| Other | 77,019 | 106,238 | +29,219 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 385,463 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 198,892 |
| 000 | 183,257 |
| Dover | 146,247 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 280,360 | 105,103 | -175,257 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 198,892 | 0 | -198,892 |
| 000 | 77,019 | 106,238 | +29,219 |
| Dover | 110,387 | 35,860 | -74,527 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Quick facts
HS code: 550991
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Yarn made mainly from synthetic fibers mixed with wool or fine animal hair, used for weaving or knitting