Import/export HS code 551120: Synthetic yarn with less than 85% synthetic fibers
Yarn made from synthetic fibers (less than 85%), packaged for retail sale
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 4,655,997 |
| India | 752,388 |
| China | 524,046 |
| United States | 73,786 |
| Netherlands | 43,872 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 2,749,602 | 1,906,395 | -843,207 |
| India | 385,800 | 366,588 | -19,212 |
| China | 395,496 | 128,550 | -266,946 |
| United States | 56,803 | 16,983 | -39,820 |
| Netherlands | 43,872 | 0 | -43,872 |
| Germany | 22,728 | 14,592 | -8,136 |
| Belgium | 25,477 | 0 | -25,477 |
| Italy | 17,411 | 2,315 | -15,096 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 14,973 | 0 | -14,973 |
| Japan | 14,432 | 0 | -14,432 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 4,740,337 |
| India | 719,298 |
| China | 587,201 |
| Peru | 55,190 |
| Italy | 54,880 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 2,822,203 | 1,918,134 | -904,069 |
| India | 352,710 | 366,588 | +13,878 |
| China | 448,149 | 139,052 | -309,097 |
| Peru | 44,191 | 10,999 | -33,192 |
| Italy | 44,325 | 10,555 | -33,770 |
| Japan | 14,432 | 0 | -14,432 |
| United States | 7,160 | 3,929 | -3,231 |
| France | 931 | 1,954 | +1,023 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 2,055 | +2,055 |
| Germany | 1,179 | 0 | -1,179 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Cumbria | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Wales | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 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) | 5,627,548 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 355,483 |
| Road transport | 103,010 |
| Air transport | 89,754 |
| Other | 18,150 |
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) | 3,472,914 | 2,154,634 | -1,318,280 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 187,513 | 167,970 | -19,543 |
| Road transport | 3,155 | 99,855 | +96,700 |
| Air transport | 72,587 | 17,167 | -55,420 |
| Other | 3,170 | 14,980 | +11,810 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,566,281 |
| Southampton | 613,805 |
| London Gateway Port | 537,354 |
| ZLC | 107,618 |
| Thamesport | 101,129 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,898,319 | 1,667,962 | -1,230,357 |
| Southampton | 214,771 | 399,034 | +184,263 |
| London Gateway Port | 366,450 | 170,904 | -195,546 |
| ZLC | 7,763 | 99,855 | +92,092 |
| Thamesport | 75,216 | 25,913 | -49,303 |
| Immingham Docks | 57,527 | 0 | -57,527 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 52,198 | 5,111 | -47,087 |
| Dover | 12,783 | 35,868 | +23,085 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,788 | 17,461 | +3,673 |
| 000 | 3,170 | 14,980 | +11,810 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
| 2025-07 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SPECTRUM YARNS LIMITED | 108 |
| JAMES C BRETT (YARN MERCHANTS) LTD | 93 |
| KING COLE LIMITED | 63 |
| HOBBYCRAFT TRADING LIMITED | 60 |
| TILSATEC LIMITED | 55 |
| LOVECRAFTS GROUP LIMITED | 45 |
| YARN WORLD (UK) LIMITED | 32 |
| WL REALISATIONS (2023) LIMITED | 28 |
| TXN LIMITED | 19 |
| CONCEPT & TRENDS LIMITED | 17 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 356,287 |
| Iceland | 135,221 |
| Germany | 80,588 |
| Ireland | 69,570 |
| Mexico | 51,869 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 160,532 | 195,755 | +35,223 |
| Iceland | 75,355 | 59,866 | -15,489 |
| Germany | 41,328 | 39,260 | -2,068 |
| Ireland | 27,663 | 41,907 | +14,244 |
| Mexico | 27,444 | 24,425 | -3,019 |
| South Korea | 5,912 | 39,715 | +33,803 |
| South Africa | 14,142 | 26,775 | +12,633 |
| New Zealand | 10,969 | 29,780 | +18,811 |
| Australia | 0 | 39,233 | +39,233 |
| Egypt | 30,950 | 0 | -30,950 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 599,352 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 307,337 |
| Air transport | 73,170 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 262,839 | 336,513 | +73,674 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 148,410 | 158,927 | +10,517 |
| Air transport | 21,043 | 52,127 | +31,084 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 196,485 |
| Felixstowe | 185,902 |
| Southampton | 147,641 |
| London Gateway Port | 135,676 |
| Liverpool Docks | 110,805 |
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 | 113,530 | 82,955 | -30,575 |
| Felixstowe | 110,335 | 75,567 | -34,768 |
| Southampton | 26,315 | 121,326 | +95,011 |
| London Gateway Port | 74,889 | 60,787 | -14,102 |
| Liverpool Docks | 25,737 | 85,068 | +59,331 |
| Holyhead | 28,575 | 33,440 | +4,865 |
| Immingham Docks | 25,563 | 2,232 | -23,331 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,645 | 22,524 | +19,879 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 24,474 | +24,474 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,895 | 10,765 | +1,870 |
Quick facts
HS code: 551120
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Yarn made from synthetic fibers (less than 85%), packaged for retail sale