Import/export HS code 551219: Various synthetic fabrics
Woven fabrics made mostly of synthetic fibers, not 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 | 2,987,997 |
| Turkey | 2,081,648 |
| Italy | 2,079,276 |
| Germany | 1,426,162 |
| India | 1,299,350 |
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 | 1,615,338 | 1,372,659 | -242,679 |
| Turkey | 976,288 | 1,105,360 | +129,072 |
| Italy | 1,208,893 | 870,383 | -338,510 |
| Germany | 641,553 | 784,609 | +143,056 |
| India | 700,764 | 598,586 | -102,178 |
| Ireland | 400,865 | 384,165 | -16,700 |
| Switzerland | 304,062 | 344,873 | +40,811 |
| Belgium | 339,646 | 262,428 | -77,218 |
| Czechia | 289,012 | 256,589 | -32,423 |
| France | 151,497 | 380,676 | +229,179 |
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 | 3,352,057 |
| Italy | 2,479,989 |
| Turkey | 2,438,185 |
| India | 1,439,853 |
| Germany | 1,290,327 |
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 | 1,793,335 | 1,558,722 | -234,613 |
| Italy | 1,416,517 | 1,063,472 | -353,045 |
| Turkey | 1,158,273 | 1,279,912 | +121,639 |
| India | 747,647 | 692,206 | -55,441 |
| Germany | 528,932 | 761,395 | +232,463 |
| Ireland | 449,663 | 428,893 | -20,770 |
| Switzerland | 277,476 | 348,577 | +71,101 |
| Sweden | 220,045 | 291,975 | +71,930 |
| Pakistan | 164,985 | 208,003 | +43,018 |
| Netherlands | 171,983 | 193,363 | +21,380 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 57 |
| West Yorkshire | 21 |
| Greater Manchester | 17 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 14 |
| Inner London - East | 12 |
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 | 39 | 38 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 18 | 16 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 | 11 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 10 | +3 |
| Inner London - East | 11 | 4 | -7 |
| Lancashire | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 | 8 | +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) | 6,067,665 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,540,156 |
| Air transport | 3,529,707 |
| Road transport | 287,452 |
| Other | 192,483 |
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) | 3,044,695 | 3,022,970 | -21,725 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,066,306 | 2,473,850 | -592,456 |
| Air transport | 1,532,321 | 1,997,386 | +465,065 |
| Road transport | 150,863 | 136,589 | -14,274 |
| Other | 144,918 | 47,565 | -97,353 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,094,533 |
| Dover | 1,994,480 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,357,633 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,293,452 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,256,309 |
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 | 1,577,900 | 1,516,633 | -61,267 |
| Dover | 1,079,077 | 915,403 | -163,674 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 731,993 | 625,640 | -106,353 |
| East Midlands Airport | 459,729 | 833,723 | +373,994 |
| London Gateway Port | 529,094 | 727,215 | +198,121 |
| Eurotunnel | 631,535 | 489,744 | -141,791 |
| Southampton | 663,966 | 332,825 | -331,141 |
| London Stansted Airport | 344,685 | 347,411 | +2,726 |
| Thamesport | 374,465 | 266,163 | -108,302 |
| Manchester Airport | 274,160 | 220,310 | -53,850 |
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 | 83 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 43 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 38 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 23 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 15 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 40 |
| 2025-11 | 47 |
| 2025-10 | 51 |
| 2025-09 | 49 |
| 2025-08 | 50 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PRESTIGIOUS TEXTILES LIMITED | 117 |
| ROMO LIMITED | 100 |
| RIVER ISLAND CLOTHING CO. LIMITED | 86 |
| INTERIORS NEWCO LIMITED | 83 |
| FRYETT'S FABRICS LIMITED | 78 |
| ALUTRADE PRODUCTS LIMITED | 72 |
| SKOPOS FABRICS LIMITED | 71 |
| CREATION BAUMANN LTD | 69 |
| PANAZ HOLDINGS LIMITED | 68 |
| DESIGNERS GUILD LIMITED | 65 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 142 |
| 54m+ | 40 |
| 0-1m | 38 |
| 15m-54m | 32 |
| Other | 15 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,518,096 |
| United States | 1,219,570 |
| France | 1,176,422 |
| Canada | 642,232 |
| Morocco | 624,312 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 882,859 | 635,237 | -247,622 |
| United States | 603,068 | 616,502 | +13,434 |
| France | 569,011 | 607,411 | +38,400 |
| Canada | 208,691 | 433,541 | +224,850 |
| Morocco | 310,329 | 313,983 | +3,654 |
| Sweden | 132,056 | 166,927 | +34,871 |
| Ireland | 158,809 | 138,718 | -20,091 |
| Germany | 182,571 | 91,311 | -91,260 |
| Romania | 162,065 | 62,106 | -99,959 |
| Indonesia | 174,435 | 3,934 | -170,501 |
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 | 29,899 |
| Belgium | 5,490 |
| Switzerland | 4,278 |
| 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 | 18,047 | 11,852 | -6,195 |
| Belgium | 1,180 | 4,310 | +3,130 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 4,278 | +4,278 |
| 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) | 4,720,851 |
| Air transport | 3,921,618 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 557,319 |
| Road transport | 93,815 |
| Other | 39,882 |
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) | 2,548,486 | 2,172,365 | -376,121 |
| Air transport | 1,811,888 | 2,109,730 | +297,842 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 267,242 | 290,077 | +22,835 |
| Road transport | 93,815 | 0 | -93,815 |
| Other | 19,227 | 20,655 | +1,428 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,559,136 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,614,295 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,218,869 |
| Dover | 1,013,624 |
| London Stansted Airport | 763,082 |
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 | 1,512,161 | 1,046,975 | -465,186 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,028,896 | 585,399 | -443,497 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 299,254 | 919,615 | +620,361 |
| Dover | 440,984 | 572,640 | +131,656 |
| London Stansted Airport | 335,552 | 427,530 | +91,978 |
| Portsmouth | 295,510 | 307,489 | +11,979 |
| ZLC | 198,171 | 149,592 | -48,579 |
| Immingham Docks | 172,712 | 171,031 | -1,681 |
| London Gateway Port | 145,116 | 109,603 | -35,513 |
| Southampton | 57,074 | 132,170 | +75,096 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 551219
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Woven fabrics made mostly of synthetic fibers, not unbleached or bleached