Import/export HS code 55121910: Printed synthetic fabrics
Woven synthetic fabrics with printed designs or patterns
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 424,952 |
| China | 398,455 |
| India | 256,520 |
| Pakistan | 188,226 |
| Italy | 93,389 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 229,118 | 195,834 | -33,284 |
| China | 139,670 | 258,785 | +119,115 |
| India | 186,116 | 70,404 | -115,712 |
| Pakistan | 57,831 | 130,395 | +72,564 |
| Italy | 44,615 | 48,774 | +4,159 |
| Switzerland | 74,434 | 10,478 | -63,956 |
| Sweden | 12,989 | 25,539 | +12,550 |
| Turkey | 4,727 | 23,489 | +18,762 |
| United States | 12,072 | 14,776 | +2,704 |
| Austria | 0 | 25,138 | +25,138 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 407,389 |
| China | 401,134 |
| India | 262,392 |
| Pakistan | 188,226 |
| Switzerland | 107,563 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 213,994 | 193,395 | -20,599 |
| China | 142,349 | 258,785 | +116,436 |
| India | 189,183 | 73,209 | -115,974 |
| Pakistan | 57,831 | 130,395 | +72,564 |
| Switzerland | 75,573 | 31,990 | -43,583 |
| Italy | 42,015 | 47,574 | +5,559 |
| Sweden | 12,989 | 25,539 | +12,550 |
| Turkey | 7,252 | 23,489 | +16,237 |
| United States | 12,072 | 14,776 | +2,704 |
| Belgium | 14,850 | 6,065 | -8,785 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 13 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Lancashire | 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 | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 0 | 2 | +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) | 775,400 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 537,505 |
| Air transport | 221,995 |
| Road transport | 68,036 |
| Other | 7,327 |
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) | 374,101 | 401,299 | +27,198 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 280,431 | 257,074 | -23,357 |
| Air transport | 79,288 | 142,707 | +63,419 |
| Road transport | 56,469 | 11,567 | -44,902 |
| Other | 5,030 | 2,297 | -2,733 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 504,960 |
| Dover | 397,312 |
| Southampton | 119,158 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 98,533 |
| Eurotunnel | 89,960 |
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 | 182,610 | 322,350 | +139,740 |
| Dover | 224,084 | 173,228 | -50,856 |
| Southampton | 114,936 | 4,222 | -110,714 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 27,427 | 71,106 | +43,679 |
| Eurotunnel | 42,891 | 47,069 | +4,178 |
| London Gateway Port | 35,554 | 42,803 | +7,249 |
| ZLC | 56,469 | 11,567 | -44,902 |
| East Midlands Airport | 20,048 | 40,035 | +19,987 |
| 499 | 0 | 36,332 | +36,332 |
| London | 31,397 | 4,408 | -26,989 |
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 | 17 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| 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 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MARSON FABRICS (LONDON) LIMITED | 57 |
| CREATION BAUMANN LTD | 55 |
| FRYETT'S FABRICS LIMITED | 50 |
| JOHN LEWIS PLC | 50 |
| RIVER ISLAND CLOTHING CO. LIMITED | 48 |
| ZONWERING HOLDINGS LIMITED | 41 |
| COLEFAX GROUP PLC | 29 |
| TURNILS (UK) LIMITED | 29 |
| INTERIORS NEWCO LIMITED | 28 |
| SMD (HOLDINGS) 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 | 26 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Morocco | 582,851 |
| United States | 308,714 |
| France | 149,938 |
| Singapore | 128,312 |
| Ireland | 68,154 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco | 290,154 | 292,697 | +2,543 |
| United States | 146,224 | 162,490 | +16,266 |
| France | 50,341 | 99,597 | +49,256 |
| Singapore | 116,621 | 11,691 | -104,930 |
| Ireland | 31,598 | 36,556 | +4,958 |
| Germany | 33,891 | 30,278 | -3,613 |
| China | 3,613 | 50,847 | +47,234 |
| Japan | 6,102 | 31,814 | +25,712 |
| Australia | 10,138 | 17,561 | +7,423 |
| Portugal | 21,597 | 5,878 | -15,719 |
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 |
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 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 982,212 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 739,036 |
| Other | 29,899 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,575 |
| Road transport | 5,660 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 434,892 | 547,320 | +112,428 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 387,056 | 351,980 | -35,076 |
| Other | 18,047 | 11,852 | -6,195 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,575 | 0 | -16,575 |
| Road transport | 5,660 | 0 | -5,660 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 608,644 |
| Portsmouth | 581,772 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 212,669 |
| London Stansted Airport | 95,749 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 77,103 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 375,795 | 232,849 | -142,946 |
| Portsmouth | 290,154 | 291,618 | +1,464 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,978 | 196,691 | +180,713 |
| London Stansted Airport | 29,386 | 66,363 | +36,977 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 59,147 | 17,956 | -41,191 |
| ZLC | 16,423 | 46,458 | +30,035 |
| Dover | 22,066 | 19,151 | -2,915 |
| 000 | 18,047 | 11,852 | -6,195 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,798 | 13,911 | +11,113 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 16,575 | 0 | -16,575 |
Quick facts
HS code: 55121910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Woven synthetic fabrics with printed designs or patterns