Import/export HS code 5512: Woven fabrics made mostly of synthetic fibers
Woven fabrics containing 85% or more synthetic fibers, used for clothing and textiles
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 6,340,253 |
| Spain | 5,617,151 |
| China | 4,862,076 |
| Italy | 4,398,462 |
| Turkey | 3,313,569 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 3,559,337 | 2,780,916 | -778,421 |
| Spain | 2,697,135 | 2,920,016 | +222,881 |
| China | 2,404,849 | 2,457,227 | +52,378 |
| Italy | 2,532,363 | 1,866,099 | -666,264 |
| Turkey | 1,619,539 | 1,694,030 | +74,491 |
| United States | 1,563,467 | 1,347,381 | -216,086 |
| India | 1,378,539 | 1,317,364 | -61,175 |
| Germany | 1,268,211 | 1,291,444 | +23,233 |
| Ireland | 976,212 | 612,552 | -363,660 |
| Pakistan | 940,801 | 311,075 | -629,726 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 6,287,529 |
| Spain | 5,671,482 |
| Italy | 4,878,381 |
| France | 4,535,438 |
| Turkey | 3,695,013 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 3,302,060 | 2,985,469 | -316,591 |
| Spain | 2,723,171 | 2,948,311 | +225,140 |
| Italy | 2,821,739 | 2,056,642 | -765,097 |
| France | 2,522,731 | 2,012,707 | -510,024 |
| Turkey | 1,820,464 | 1,874,549 | +54,085 |
| India | 1,435,190 | 1,419,153 | -16,037 |
| Germany | 1,008,363 | 1,260,532 | +252,169 |
| Mexico | 1,017,956 | 906,855 | -111,101 |
| Ireland | 999,999 | 688,315 | -311,684 |
| Pakistan | 940,801 | 313,989 | -626,812 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 92 |
| Greater Manchester | 35 |
| West Yorkshire | 28 |
| Inner London - East | 27 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 22 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 62 | 60 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 23 | 26 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 21 | 26 | +5 |
| Inner London - East | 20 | 11 | -9 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 15 | 14 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 14 | 13 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 14 | 11 | -3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 12 | 10 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 13 | 9 | -4 |
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) | 15,046,941 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,987,537 |
| Air transport | 10,608,770 |
| Other | 754,658 |
| Road transport | 717,358 |
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) | 9,137,151 | 5,909,790 | -3,227,361 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,853,111 | 7,134,426 | +1,281,315 |
| Air transport | 5,429,664 | 5,179,106 | -250,558 |
| Other | 399,977 | 354,681 | -45,296 |
| Road transport | 400,452 | 316,906 | -83,546 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 6,178,752 |
| Felixstowe | 5,107,571 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,480,139 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,406,892 |
| Thamesport | 2,921,854 |
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 | 3,796,079 | 2,382,673 | -1,413,406 |
| Felixstowe | 2,608,412 | 2,499,159 | -109,253 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,460,580 | 1,019,559 | -1,441,021 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,925,948 | 1,480,944 | -445,004 |
| Thamesport | 674,954 | 2,246,900 | +1,571,946 |
| London | 1,242,536 | 1,145,995 | -96,541 |
| East Midlands Airport | 962,928 | 1,342,590 | +379,662 |
| London Gateway Port | 890,481 | 1,341,092 | +450,611 |
| Southampton | 1,313,264 | 873,418 | -439,846 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,131,066 | 969,928 | -161,138 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 129 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 79 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 71 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 34 |
| Other manufacturing | 27 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 76 |
| 2025-10 | 95 |
| 2025-09 | 80 |
| 2025-08 | 85 |
| 2025-07 | 96 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 116 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 100 |
| GEORGE SMITH LIMITED | 96 |
| RIVER ISLAND CLOTHING CO. LIMITED | 91 |
| HOLLAND & SHERRY LIMITED | 90 |
| PREMIER TEXTILES LIMITED | 86 |
| INTERIORS NEWCO LIMITED | 82 |
| WARWICK FABRICS (UK) LIMITED | 79 |
| FRYETT'S FABRICS LIMITED | 78 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 77 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 236 |
| 0-1m | 82 |
| 54m+ | 78 |
| 15m-54m | 48 |
| Other | 21 |
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 | 10,389,755 |
| United States | 6,347,828 |
| Romania | 5,293,272 |
| India | 3,651,372 |
| Morocco | 2,375,057 |
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 | 6,124,915 | 4,264,840 | -1,860,075 |
| United States | 3,033,579 | 3,314,249 | +280,670 |
| Romania | 3,040,150 | 2,253,122 | -787,028 |
| India | 2,668,910 | 982,462 | -1,686,448 |
| Morocco | 1,195,948 | 1,179,109 | -16,839 |
| France | 1,184,122 | 976,323 | -207,799 |
| Netherlands | 912,656 | 701,449 | -211,207 |
| Australia | 1,392,234 | 172,467 | -1,219,767 |
| Viet Nam | 842,790 | 557,258 | -285,532 |
| Tunisia | 173,276 | 971,449 | +798,173 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 30,215 |
| Belgium | 5,490 |
| Switzerland | 3,899 |
| XI | 215 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 19,107 | 11,108 | -7,999 |
| Belgium | 594 | 4,896 | +4,302 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 3,899 | +3,899 |
| XI | 0 | 215 | +215 |
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) | 25,514,463 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,230,885 |
| Air transport | 10,185,070 |
| Road transport | 177,119 |
| Other | 39,819 |
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) | 13,756,923 | 11,757,540 | -1,999,383 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,904,138 | 4,326,747 | -3,577,391 |
| Air transport | 4,769,677 | 5,415,393 | +645,716 |
| Road transport | 177,119 | 0 | -177,119 |
| Other | 19,701 | 20,118 | +417 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,980,541 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,596,737 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,170,933 |
| Dover | 3,119,633 |
| Southampton | 2,952,039 |
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 | 10,296,973 | 8,683,568 | -1,613,405 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,892,393 | 1,704,344 | -2,188,049 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,573,188 | 2,597,745 | +1,024,557 |
| Dover | 1,766,995 | 1,352,638 | -414,357 |
| Southampton | 1,470,871 | 1,481,168 | +10,297 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,506,553 | 1,055,282 | -451,271 |
| Hull | 1,132,067 | 986,980 | -145,087 |
| London Stansted Airport | 765,212 | 731,402 | -33,810 |
| Liverpool Docks | 764,514 | 494,130 | -270,384 |
| ZLC | 716,944 | 433,379 | -283,565 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 5512
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Woven fabrics containing 85% or more synthetic fibers, used for clothing and textiles