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 | 939,893 |
| France | 874,920 |
| Turkey | 871,983 |
| Pakistan | 867,805 |
| Italy | 783,698 |
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 | 477,097 | 462,796 | -14,301 |
| France | 680,878 | 194,042 | -486,836 |
| Turkey | 454,275 | 417,708 | -36,567 |
| Pakistan | 778,983 | 88,822 | -690,161 |
| Italy | 578,221 | 205,477 | -372,744 |
| Germany | 299,763 | 243,486 | -56,277 |
| India | 53,387 | 109,955 | +56,568 |
| Chile | 88,198 | 4,579 | -83,619 |
| North Macedonia | 68,307 | 0 | -68,307 |
| Czechia | 5,547 | 37,515 | +31,968 |
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 | 1,760,536 |
| Italy | 889,147 |
| Turkey | 877,220 |
| Pakistan | 867,805 |
| Germany | 448,907 |
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 | 1,114,921 | 645,615 | -469,306 |
| Italy | 621,353 | 267,794 | -353,559 |
| Turkey | 460,893 | 416,327 | -44,566 |
| Pakistan | 778,983 | 88,822 | -690,161 |
| Germany | 252,800 | 196,107 | -56,693 |
| India | 55,969 | 109,955 | +53,986 |
| France | 59,410 | 51,910 | -7,500 |
| Chile | 88,198 | 4,579 | -83,619 |
| North Macedonia | 68,307 | 0 | -68,307 |
| Czechia | 4,643 | 37,515 | +32,872 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 17 |
| 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 | 11 | 12 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Kent | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
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) | 2,378,939 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,874,685 |
| Air transport | 812,965 |
| Road transport | 410,358 |
| 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) | 1,467,308 | 911,631 | -555,677 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,310,135 | 564,550 | -745,585 |
| Air transport | 597,270 | 215,695 | -381,575 |
| Road transport | 226,842 | 183,516 | -43,326 |
| Other | 0 | 34 | +34 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,239,086 |
| Eurotunnel | 782,761 |
| Dover | 707,940 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 524,381 |
| ZLC | 490,257 |
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 | 689,738 | 549,348 | -140,390 |
| Eurotunnel | 634,296 | 148,465 | -485,831 |
| Dover | 401,848 | 306,092 | -95,756 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 524,381 | 0 | -524,381 |
| ZLC | 296,393 | 193,864 | -102,529 |
| London Stansted Airport | 242,907 | 92,573 | -150,334 |
| London Gateway Port | 124,894 | 197,459 | +72,565 |
| Southampton | 142,347 | 166,288 | +23,941 |
| Birmingham Airport | 182,358 | 38,782 | -143,576 |
| Immingham Docks | 100,237 | 30,732 | -69,505 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 14 |
| 2025-07 | 10 |
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 | 75 |
| SILENT GLISS LIMITED | 46 |
| 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 | 2,032,897 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 194,249 |
| Germany | 164,799 |
| 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 | 1,005,303 | 1,027,594 | +22,291 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 127,054 | 67,195 | -59,859 |
| Germany | 56,110 | 108,689 | +52,579 |
| Norway | 60,052 | 78,478 | +18,426 |
| Kuwait | 0 | 137,726 | +137,726 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 125,098 | +125,098 |
| Turkey | 60,925 | 59,516 | -1,409 |
| Canada | 28,258 | 76,562 | +48,304 |
| China | 27,545 | 59,114 | +31,569 |
| Ireland | 39,829 | 24,189 | -15,640 |
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) | 1,886,934 |
| Air transport | 1,196,030 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 600,864 |
| 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) | 964,106 | 922,828 | -41,278 |
| Air transport | 399,836 | 796,194 | +396,358 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 281,865 | 318,999 | +37,134 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 581,463 |
| Liverpool Docks | 561,166 |
| London Gateway Port | 552,847 |
| Manchester Airport | 480,105 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 351,699 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 130,782 | 450,681 | +319,899 |
| Liverpool Docks | 402,274 | 158,892 | -243,382 |
| London Gateway Port | 375,520 | 177,327 | -198,193 |
| Manchester Airport | 141,121 | 338,984 | +197,863 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 109,821 | 241,878 | +132,057 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 170,606 | 140,604 | -30,002 |
| East Midlands Airport | 81,799 | 127,922 | +46,123 |
| ZLC | 69,581 | 81,383 | +11,802 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 134,010 | +134,010 |
| Hull | 44,655 | 83,744 | +39,089 |
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