Import/export HS code 551211: Unbleached or bleached synthetic fabrics
Plain woven fabrics made of synthetic fibers, either unbleached or bleached
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 907,801 |
| Pakistan | 872,748 |
| Turkey | 851,595 |
| France | 845,528 |
| Italy | 749,335 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 421,624 | 486,177 | +64,553 |
| Pakistan | 778,983 | 93,765 | -685,218 |
| Turkey | 370,325 | 481,270 | +110,945 |
| France | 620,461 | 225,067 | -395,394 |
| Italy | 569,212 | 180,123 | -389,089 |
| Germany | 305,072 | 217,609 | -87,463 |
| India | 74,527 | 100,634 | +26,107 |
| Chile | 88,198 | 4,579 | -83,619 |
| North Macedonia | 68,307 | 0 | -68,307 |
| Czechia | 10,436 | 36,469 | +26,033 |
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 | 1,650,222 |
| Italy | 899,226 |
| Pakistan | 872,748 |
| Turkey | 856,832 |
| Germany | 431,733 |
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 | 1,000,838 | 649,384 | -351,454 |
| Italy | 633,734 | 265,492 | -368,242 |
| Pakistan | 778,983 | 93,765 | -685,218 |
| Turkey | 376,943 | 479,889 | +102,946 |
| Germany | 237,443 | 194,290 | -43,153 |
| India | 77,109 | 100,634 | +23,525 |
| France | 58,511 | 55,435 | -3,076 |
| Chile | 88,198 | 4,579 | -83,619 |
| North Macedonia | 68,307 | 0 | -68,307 |
| Czechia | 9,532 | 36,469 | +26,937 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 16 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
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 | 12 | 12 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Kent | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +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) | 2,265,522 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,832,683 |
| Air transport | 812,266 |
| Road transport | 447,334 |
| Other | 34 |
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) | 1,349,850 | 915,672 | -434,178 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,237,351 | 595,332 | -642,019 |
| Air transport | 615,138 | 197,128 | -418,010 |
| Road transport | 230,571 | 216,763 | -13,808 |
| Other | 0 | 34 | +34 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,094,118 |
| Eurotunnel | 734,282 |
| Dover | 710,461 |
| ZLC | 525,989 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 524,381 |
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 | 585,078 | 509,040 | -76,038 |
| Eurotunnel | 629,489 | 104,793 | -524,696 |
| Dover | 364,254 | 346,207 | -18,047 |
| ZLC | 298,878 | 227,111 | -71,767 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 524,381 | 0 | -524,381 |
| Southampton | 126,239 | 213,947 | +87,708 |
| London Gateway Port | 124,894 | 197,459 | +72,565 |
| London Stansted Airport | 251,133 | 69,614 | -181,519 |
| Birmingham Airport | 184,047 | 34,562 | -149,485 |
| Manchester Airport | 94,361 | 20,261 | -74,100 |
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 | 27 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 19 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Other manufacturing | 9 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GEORGE SMITH LIMITED | 78 |
| PREMIER TEXTILES LIMITED | 76 |
| SILENT GLISS LIMITED | 47 |
| HOME CURTAINS (UK) LIMITED | 41 |
| HOUSE OF SAVIN LIMITED | 40 |
| SCAPA UK LIMITED | 37 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 33 |
| USEMORE (UK) LIMITED | 32 |
| TURNILS (UK) LIMITED | 32 |
| VISION LINENS GROUP LIMITED | 27 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 36 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | 1,996,451 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 199,556 |
| Germany | 164,104 |
| Norway | 138,530 |
| Kuwait | 137,726 |
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 | 958,669 | 1,037,782 | +79,113 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 140,224 | 59,332 | -80,892 |
| Germany | 57,546 | 106,558 | +49,012 |
| Norway | 60,052 | 78,478 | +18,426 |
| Kuwait | 0 | 137,726 | +137,726 |
| Australia | 7,330 | 124,605 | +117,275 |
| Turkey | 60,925 | 64,178 | +3,253 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 125,098 | +125,098 |
| Canada | 30,304 | 74,516 | +44,212 |
| China | 35,207 | 62,799 | +27,592 |
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) | 1,957,087 |
| Air transport | 1,229,228 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 620,278 |
| Road transport | 8,282 |
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) | 932,464 | 1,024,623 | +92,159 |
| Air transport | 412,835 | 816,393 | +403,558 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 254,959 | 365,319 | +110,360 |
| Road transport | 8,282 | 0 | -8,282 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 632,086 |
| Southampton | 583,032 |
| Liverpool Docks | 538,139 |
| Manchester Airport | 504,146 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 348,489 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 356,184 | 275,902 | -80,282 |
| Southampton | 140,917 | 442,115 | +301,198 |
| Liverpool Docks | 389,565 | 148,574 | -240,991 |
| Manchester Airport | 154,291 | 349,855 | +195,564 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 103,303 | 245,186 | +141,883 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 149,009 | 144,803 | -4,206 |
| East Midlands Airport | 88,247 | 135,385 | +47,138 |
| Hull | 43,855 | 123,650 | +79,795 |
| ZLC | 71,024 | 79,940 | +8,916 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 134,010 | +134,010 |
Quick facts
HS code: 551211
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Plain woven fabrics made of synthetic fibers, either unbleached or bleached